Global hotspots for soil nature conservation
Soils are the foundation of all terrestrial ecosystems. However, unlike for plants and animals,
a global assessment of hotspots for soil nature conservation is still lacking. This hampers our …
a global assessment of hotspots for soil nature conservation is still lacking. This hampers our …
Review of the geological strength index (GSI) as an empirical classification and rock mass property estimation tool: Origination, modifications, applications, and …
S Hussian, N Mohammad, Z Ur Rehman… - Advances in Civil …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The geological strength index (GSI) is one of the most exceptional rock mass classification
system which is used to evaluate very weak and highly jointed rock mass by different …
system which is used to evaluate very weak and highly jointed rock mass by different …
An optimized ANN model based on genetic algorithm for predicting ripping production
Due to the environmental constraints and the limitations on blasting, ripping as a ground
loosening and breaking method has become more popular in both mining and civil …
loosening and breaking method has become more popular in both mining and civil …
Effect of rock mass disturbance on the stability of rock slopes using the Hoek–Brown failure criterion
The process of creating man made or “cut” slopes in rock invariably leads to stress relief
within the rock mass which in turn induces a certain degree of fracturing and disturbance …
within the rock mass which in turn induces a certain degree of fracturing and disturbance …
A new hybrid method for predicting ripping production in different weathering zones through in situ tests
Due to blasting's limitations, ripping as a breaking technique of rock mass is one of the most
popular methods in mining and civil engineering applications. The typical practice is that …
popular methods in mining and civil engineering applications. The typical practice is that …
Characteristics and rippability conditions of near-surface lithologic units (Penang Island, Malaysia) derived from multimethod geotomographic models and …
AS Akingboye, AA Bery - Journal of Applied Geophysics, 2022 - Elsevier
The nature and rippability conditions (rock mass quality [RMQ]) of the near-surface lithologic
units of Batu Maung, Penang Island, Malaysia, were investigated to develop sustainable …
units of Batu Maung, Penang Island, Malaysia, were investigated to develop sustainable …
The effects of blast damage zone thickness on rock slope stability
The selection of the blast damage zone thickness T for the Hoek-Brown (HB) criterion is
significant in open pit slope design and stability analysis. Traditional slope stability analysis …
significant in open pit slope design and stability analysis. Traditional slope stability analysis …
Parametric Monte Carlo studies of rock slopes based on the Hoek–Brown failure criterion
Probabilistic evaluation of slope failures is increasingly seen as the most appropriate
framework for accounting for uncertainties in design. This paper performs reliability …
framework for accounting for uncertainties in design. This paper performs reliability …
Parametric studies of disturbed rock slope stability based on finite element limit analysis methods
This study employs the finite element upper bound and lower bound limit analysis methods
to investigate the stability of inhomogeneous rock slopes. The differences in the stability …
to investigate the stability of inhomogeneous rock slopes. The differences in the stability …
Evaluating the time-dependent behavior of deeply buried tunnels in soft rock environments and relevant measures guaranteeing their long-term stability
W Frenelus, H Peng - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
The time-dependent behavior and long-term stability of deep-buried tunnels in soft rocks
have received lots of considerations in tunnel engineering and allied sciences. To better …
have received lots of considerations in tunnel engineering and allied sciences. To better …