Numerical Investigation for the Effect of Joint Persistence on Rock Slope Stability Using a Lattice Spring-Based Synthetic Rock Mass Model

M Al-E'Bayat, D Guner, T Sherizadeh, M Asadizadeh - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study underscores the profound influence of rock joints, both persistent and non-
persistent with rock bridges, on the stability and behavior of rock masses—a critical …

Effect of Non-persistent Joint Distribution on Crack Growth and Shear Behavior in Andesite Using a Lattice-Spring Synthetic Rock Mass Approach

S Kefayati, M Ahmadi, K Goshtasbi… - Geotechnical and …, 2025 - Springer
Rock bridges play a significant role in the stability of rock slopes, but their influence on shear
strength parameters and failure patterns in design analyses is not well understood. In this …

Sensitivity and probabilistic slope stability analyses to understand sources of geotechnical uncertainty in Open Pit Mining

GA Velarde Herencia - 2024 - era.library.ualberta.ca
The open pit mining industry is an essential sector around the globe, playing a crucial role in
energy production and the development of renewable energy technologies. To this end …