The basis of the design of earth and rockfill dams is focused on ensuring the stability of the structure under a set of conditions expected to occur during its life. Combined mechanical and hydraulic conditions must be considered since pore pressures develop ...

<p>Mechanisms leading to degradation of shales are first described from a qualitative perspective. Stress changes and suction cycles are stressed as important contributors. The effect of these two effects on the degradation of clay rocks around tunnels are ...