<p>The evolutions of practices of seismic slope stability analysis of earth embankment/dam are discussed in this paper. The basic concepts of various methods, salient features, advantages and limitations of each of them are elucidate. Methods for both stability ...

To understand the strain-dependent shear modulus and damping ratio of reconstituted pumice sand samples, a series of dynamic deformation tests was performed using hollow cylindrical torsional shear test apparatus. The effects of confining pressure level and ...

The paper describes some experiences carried out in monitoring of two rock faces in Italian Prealps in order to detect changes due to rock detachments. Since the forecasting of possible rockfall events is the main aim of this research, terrestrial laser scanning ...

<p>Monitoring the deformations of subway tunnels in soft ground is a principal means for selecting the appropriate excavation and support methods in the design. In this paper, briefly describes the basic deformation monitoring requirements, analyzes the tunnel ...

<p>Taking a 24.09-m-deep foundation pit of Shanghai Metro Line 1 which uses the semi-reverse construction process of &ldquo;three open excavating-one tunneling&rdquo; as an example, through gathering and analyzing field monitoring data and making use of forward ...

<p>Samples of saturated loose sand were tested under bi-directional cyclic loading to characterize liquefaction and cyclic failure, by using an advanced soil static and dynamic universal triaxial and torsional shear apparatus.</p>

<p>The main concern when designing or analysing embankment dams is usually their stability. However, assessing their deformation is also important. This paper describes the recent use of advanced numerical analysis to predict the latter. Examples of its use ...

<p>In this paper detailed engineering geological characterization and performance observations were carried out at the site of the Kallat tunnel in the north east of Iran. Numerical modeling studies (FEM and DEM) based on mapped field data and laboratory data, ...

<p>In numerical analyses involving multiple geological materials, predicted stress distributions, deformation patterns, and failure mechanisms depend on the ratios of the Young's moduli for the different materials, a detailed often overlooked. Using two simple ...

Infill materials found in natural rock joints may cause a reduction in joint shear strength, influencing rock mass stability. This paper reports a study aimed at developing a semi-empirical methodology for predicting the shear<br>strength of infilled joints, ...