The geological conditions in Yunnan Province, China, are intricate, and numerous
challenges are anticipated during tunnel excavation. The goal of this study was to develop a …

Rock quality designation (RQD) and permeability coefficient are important reference indexes
for grouting application. Based on the readily available RQD, RQD is found to have no …

Many landslides occurred in the 11 Turkish provinces affected by the earthquakes centered
in Kahramanmaraş in February 2023, and many people lost their lives due to those …

During the excavation of rock tunnels, accurately understanding the structural characteristics
of the tunnel face is crucial for ensuring construction safety. The study evaluates the …

Reliably assessing the quality and mechanical properties of rock masses is crucial in
underground engineering. However, existing methods have significant limitations in terms of …

Ethiopia is currently emphasizing the construction of micro dams to enhance agricultural
productivity and assure food security. The Upper Guder Dam, situated in the West Shoa …

The Ethiopian economy is primarily dependent on agriculture, making the construction of
water harvesting facilities, such as dams, crucial for improving the productivity of this sector …

Rock mass integrity is mainly assessed by geotechnical parameters. Rock quality
designation (RQD) is a reliable geomechanical parameter, extensively used in geotechnical …

An expeditious and precise slope stability assessment approach is required to mitigate the
personnel and economic losses due slope failure disaster. This study successfully …

Thorough and accurate assessment of rock mass units is important for development of
engineering infrastructures and groundwater resources assessments. Rock mass units are …