The presence of caves and, in general, of subterranean landforms produced by karst
processes is among the most typical geological features of the territory of Apulia, southern …

An inappropriately maintained road cut-slope is likely to fail, resulting in landslides or falling
rocks that compromise road safety. Thus, road managers need to know the location of …

Recent advances in the use of remote sensing techniques allow the acquisition of dense 3D
information helpful for the characterization of the rock mass joints. This implies the necessity …

High temperature can change the mechanical properties of granite, with significant
nonlinear characteristics, and at the same time change its microstructure. Therefore, two …

Puerto de Cajas serves as a vital high-altitude passage in Ecuador, connecting the coastal
region to the city of Cuenca. The stability of this rocky massif is carefully managed through …

The Q-slope (2015) geomechanical classification is the only empirical methodology for
slope stability analysis that considers the effect of ice. This article shows the results of its …

La revolución experimentada por el uso creciente de la geoinformación 3D en la ingeniería
geológica, gracias a los avances tecnológicos, que progresivamente han facilitado una …

Abstract The Structure from Motion (SfM) photogrammetric technique has emerge as an
efficient alternative for remote 3D rock mass characterization, compared to laser scanner …

The geotechnical assets are those components of the transportation infrastructure through
which the ground has been adapted to the route (eg, slopes, embankments, tunnels …

[ES] Los ecosistemas dunares son sistemas altamente dinámicos que juegan un papel
clave en la estabilización de la costa, por lo que resulta esencial llevar un registro preciso …