Karst environments are characterized by distinctive landforms and a peculiar hydrologic
behavior dominated by subsurface drainage. Karst systems can be extremely complex …

The design and strength of pillars are important parameters while implementing the room-
and-pillar mining method in a limestone mine. The process becomes complex with the …

Classical rock mass classification systems are not applicable to carbonate rocks, especially
when these are affected by karst processes. Their applications to such settings could …

The assessment of stability of man-made underground caves, excavated in the past and
later on abandoned, represents a serious challenge for land and urban planning operations …

Stabilization projects of rock masses cannot be performed without a proper geomechanical
characterization. The classical approaches, due to logistic issues, typically are not able to …

Unexpected water inrush to tunnels is one of the most hazardous events, especially in karst
terrains that could take place during mechanized shield tunneling mostly due to …

In the high basin of Oum Er Rbia in the Middle Atlas Mountain, the steep slopes with
inherent soil lead to the formation of landslides, which could pose danger to road …

Rock slope failures in urban areas may represent a serious hazard for human life, as well as
private and public property, even on the occasion of sporadic episodes. Prevention and …

This paper presents a study to evaluate the collapse susceptibility of a karst cave located
along a slope on the Amalfi coast (southern Italy) and the presumable geomorphological …

It is widely accepted that spring hydrographs are an effective tool for evaluating the internal
structure of karst aquifers because they depict the response of the whole aquifer to recharge …