Face stability is an essential issue in tunnel design and construction. Layered rock masses
are typical and ubiquitous; uncertainties in rock properties always exist. In view of this, a …

In this paper, the combined static-dynamic loading tests on refabricated parallel fissured
granite were conducted with SHPB system at six confining pressures (0, 10, 20, 30, 50, and …

The value of Poisson's ratio is a crucial parameter in rock mechanics and engineering for
both intact rock and rock mass. Poisson's ratio has not gotten the attention it merits …

The sliding friction angle is a fundamental mechanical property both for intact and jointed
rocks. The aim of this paper is to compare the value of sliding friction angle obtained from …

To offer guidance for using Brazilian tensile strength (BTS) to estimate UCS of
heterogeneous rocks, this study uses sandstone (fine or coarse grain) and gneiss (0°, 45° …

Many studies focus on brittle–ductile transition stress in intact rocks; however, in real life, we
deal with rock mass which contains many discontinuities. To fill this gap, this research …

The study of rock burst tendency of rock masses with different sizes plays a key role in the
prevention of rock burst. Through theoretical analysis, it is proposed that uniaxial …

An important parameter of the Hoek-Brown failure criterion for intact rock materials is mi, a
dimensionless material constant that depends on the frictional characteristics of the …

The freezing technique has been employed for a long time to strengthen the mechanical
properties of intact rock and rock mass; however, it has not received as much attention as it …

One of the two independent key parameters of the Hoek–Brown failure criterion, mi, is
calculated using 3-axial test data consisting of at least five major and minor principal …