The joint roughness coefficient (JRC), introduced in Barton (1973) represented a new
method in rock mechanics and rock engineering to deal with problems related to joint …

The discontinuity persistence is an important parameter that affects the strength of rock
masses and stability in rock engineering. However, determining the 3D discontinuity …

In the last three decades, a series of large landslides have occurred in the Siguas River
Valley, Peru, and their causes have been attributed to irrigation input affecting the local …

This paper combines empirical observations, kinematic analysis, and numerical simulation
to investigate slope failure susceptibility, with practical implications for regional infrastructure …

The shear strength parameters of the discontinuity surfaces should be acquired for the
investigation of discontinuity-controlled instabilities in rock masses. Particularly in weak …

When the least square approach is used to solve regression coefficients during the back
analysis of a virgin stress field, the multicollinearity among independent variables may …

Landslides are one of the most common geohazards, posing significant risks to
infrastructure, recreation, and human life. Slope stability analyses rely on detailed data …

Underground mining under the slope can induce strata movement, which in turn can induce
landslides and surface subsidence. Previous studies have focused on the damage behavior …

Roadways are the lifeline for any city, especially in hilly regions. The increase in population
and road constructions has led to the destabilization of the slopes resulting in mass …

Rock masses are highly characterized by size effect due to the existence of complex
discontinuities, which could be reflected by representative volume element (RVE). This study …