Failure of brittle rock is often progressive and understanding the fracture development
process within rock masses is important to identify the precursors of failures. Joints in rock …

The geometric and mechanical characteristics of multiple intersecting joints can govern the
strength anisotropy behavior of a rock mass. Laboratory uniaxial compression tests with …

Conclusions An experimental programme that involved UCS testing of cylindrical cement–
mortar specimens (each with an embedded, partially-spanning joint) was used to investigate …

The smooth‐joint contact model based on distinct element method has been widely used to
represent discontinuity in the simulation of fractured rock mass, but there is rare efficient …

Preexisting unparallel fissures in rock mass significantly affect the overall mechanical
behaviours of rock engineering structures. Understanding the mechanical properties of …

The hydromechanical behavior of singly jointed sandstone under undrained triaxial
conditions was studied. Maximum induced pore water pressure was observed to increase …

Determining the failure depth of coal seam floor is necessary for safe mining operations,
especially when the coal seam is located above confined aquifers with high water pressure …

In rock masses containing multiple joint sets the joints will intersect. The geometric nature of
such joint intersections can influence the hydro-mechanical response of jointed rock. An …

The quality of rock mass has significant impacts on the stability of underground excavations.
Rock mass is a matrix consisting of rock material and discontinuities/fractures (eg, faults …

The load bearing capacity of soils in Otukpa area of Benue state, Nigeria was evaluated by
characterizing the geotechnical, geophysical and structural properties of the soil. The …