Although rock-mass rating (RMR) and tunneling quality index (Q) systems are used in
different rock engineering projects as empirical design tools, their application in tunnel …

Large-scale slope destabilization could be aggravated due to swift urbanization and ever-
rising demands of geoengineering projects such as dams, tunnels, bridges and widening …

A comprehensive understanding of geological, structural geological, hydrogeological and
geotechnical features of the host rock are essential for the design and performance …

We used a systematic numerical method to determine deformability and strength parameters
of a fractured rock mass with irregular and stochastic fracture systems in 3D. In this case …

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 goal of this paper is to present the influence of the water saturation of the intact rock on
different mechanical parameters, such as internal friction angle, cohesion, Hoek-Brown …

Abstract The Hoek-Brown (HB) empirical failure envelope is widely used for calculating the
mechanical behavior of the rock mass. An important input parameter of the HB failure …

Uncertainties in a rock mass quality measure are due largely to the inherently
heterogeneous nature of the rock mass itself. Traditional deterministic methods for the …

The roadway networks serve as arteries for the ongoing socio-economic activities within the
Himalayan region. The perilous conditions of geologically active and fragile terrain are …

We investigate herein the scale effect and anisotropy of jointed rock mass (JRM) from the
perspective of acoustic emission (AE) characteristics and estimate the size of the …