A stochastic approach to slope stability analysis in bimrocks
The aim of this paper is to investigate slope stability in bimrocks using both finite element
(FEM) and limit equilibrium (LEM) methods. More than 90 2D stability analyses were …
(FEM) and limit equilibrium (LEM) methods. More than 90 2D stability analyses were …
Research Progress on the Geomechanical properties of Block-in-Matrix rocks
S Guo, Q Wei, S Qi, L Xue, B Zheng, H Wang, J Li… - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
The differences in geomechanical properties and the uncertainty in the spatial distribution of
Bimrock pose significant challenges to the construction and disaster prediction of …
Bimrock pose significant challenges to the construction and disaster prediction of …
Statistical analysis of bimslope stability using physical and numerical models
Bimrocks are complex geological mixtures of strong blocks and weak matrix occurring
various geological environments such as melanges, fault rocks and weathered rocks …
various geological environments such as melanges, fault rocks and weathered rocks …
Tunneling in heterogeneous rock masses with a block-in-matrix fabric
ML Napoli, M Barbero, C Scavia - … Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining …, 2021 - Elsevier
Heterogeneous rock masses composed of strong rock blocks embedded in a weaker matrix
belong to complex formations and are often referred to as bimrocks (block-in-matrix-rocks) …
belong to complex formations and are often referred to as bimrocks (block-in-matrix-rocks) …
Estimating unconfined compressive strength and elastic modulus of a fault breccia mixture of weak blocks and strong matrix
S Kahraman, M Alber - International journal of rock mechanics and mining …, 2006 - Elsevier
Determination of the compressive strength and elastic modulus of rocks from direct methods
requires a large number of regularly shaped specimens. Weak rocks are usually not suitable …
requires a large number of regularly shaped specimens. Weak rocks are usually not suitable …
Investigation of scale effect of numerical unconfined compression strengths of virtual colluvial–deluvial soil–rock mixture
A series of numerical unconfined compression tests for virtual pseudo three-dimensional
colluvial–deluvial soil–rock mixture (CDSRM) specimens with different areal block …
colluvial–deluvial soil–rock mixture (CDSRM) specimens with different areal block …
Identifying uncertainty in estimates of bimrocks volumetric proportions from 2D measurements
Chaotic geological bodies composed of rock inclusions of different lithology and size
enclosed in a weaker matrix are often referred to as bimrocks (block-in-matrix rocks). When …
enclosed in a weaker matrix are often referred to as bimrocks (block-in-matrix rocks). When …
[PDF][PDF] Geopractitioner approaches to working with antisocial mélanges
EW Medley, D Zekkos - Geological Society of America Special …, 2011 - academia.edu
Although mélanges are exciting, puzzling, and controversial to geologists, it is
geopractitioners and contractors who must work with them to engineer the constructed works …
geopractitioners and contractors who must work with them to engineer the constructed works …
The contribution of geostatistics to the characterisation of some bimrock properties
N Coli, P Berry, D Boldini, R Bruno - Engineering geology, 2012 - Elsevier
This paper introduces a geostatistical approach for characterising the morphological and
spatial variability of rock inclusions in bimrocks and for attempting their direct mechanical …
spatial variability of rock inclusions in bimrocks and for attempting their direct mechanical …
Contribution of fractal dimension theory into the uniaxial compressive strength prediction of a volcanic welded bimrock
E Avşar - Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 2020 - Springer
This study was carried out on Sille agglomerate which is a typical volcanic welded bimrock.
Two precious historical monuments, Koimesis Tes Panagias Church and Sekili hill …
Two precious historical monuments, Koimesis Tes Panagias Church and Sekili hill …