Rockburst is becoming a huge challenge for the utilization of deep underground space.
Extensive efforts have been devoted to investigating the rockburst behavior and mechanism …

Technical challenges have always been part of underground mining activities, however,
some of these challenges grow in complexity as mining occurs in deeper and deeper …

Triaxial loading and unloading tests on marble specimens under different stress paths were
conducted to investigate the characteristics of energy evolution in rock deformation process …

Rock pillars in rock engineering are affected by the stress concentration, which is uneven
and can lead to potential instability after loading disturbance. In this paper, considering the …

Frequent dynamic disturbances, such as explosions, vibrations, and earthquakes, may
trigger the risk of rock burst disasters around neighbouring deep-buried tunnels. In this …

Cyclic loading and confining pressure unloading are two common types of disturbance
effects in rock engineering. In this study, a series of triaxial tests under combined …

In the construction procedure of infrastructure, the excavation disturbance significantly
changes the initial stress state of rocks in deep geotechnical engineering, and a rock burst …

The stability of rock engineering applications is significantly influenced by the mechanical
behavior of jointed rock masses. However, the deformability, strength and failure …

In this study, we adopt the Discrete Element Method (DEM) to evaluate the influence of
Freeze–Thaw Cycles (FTCs) action on the mechanical properties of rock. To overcome the …

Accurate prediction of compressive strength of rocks relies on the rate-dependent behaviors
of rocks, and correlation among the geometrical, physical, and mechanical properties of …