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View article: Development a practical method for calculation of the block volume and block surface in a fractured rock mass
Development a practical method for calculation of the block volume and block surface in a fractured rock mass Open
This study introduces a practical method for calculating the volume and surface area of blocks formed by the intersection of three persistent joint sets in a fractured rock mass. The proposed method considers the geometrical characteristic…
View article: Assessing the Hydraulic Parameters of an Open Channel Spillway Through Numerical and Experimental Approaches
Assessing the Hydraulic Parameters of an Open Channel Spillway Through Numerical and Experimental Approaches Open
The effective design and operation of hydraulic structures, particularly open channel spillways, are crucial for water resource management and flood risk reduction in dams. A clear understanding of flow properties, such as velocity fluctua…
View article: Uniaxial Compressive Stress–Strain Model for Bauxite Residue Concrete
Uniaxial Compressive Stress–Strain Model for Bauxite Residue Concrete Open
This paper investigates the full stress–strain response of bauxite residue concrete under uniaxial compression and presents an adapted constitutive model. This study investigates the stress–strain behavior in a series of uniaxial compressi…
View article: Enhancing the Unit Stream Power Dissipation Equation for Unlined Spillways: Incorporating Geometrical Parameters and Surface Irregularities
Enhancing the Unit Stream Power Dissipation Equation for Unlined Spillways: Incorporating Geometrical Parameters and Surface Irregularities Open
The unit stream power dissipation (USPD) equation is widely used to predict water flow characteristics over spillways. However, the current formulation of the USPD equation may not provide accurate predictions of the energy dissipation rat…
View article: Study of the uniaxial behavior of isotropic ice in relation to time‐dependent and time‐independent strains
Study of the uniaxial behavior of isotropic ice in relation to time‐dependent and time‐independent strains Open
Existing studies that assess ice strain behavior do not consider the presence of a permanent inelastic strain that is independent of time, such as is observed in other materials. To investigate permanent inelastic strain and to determine t…
View article: Evaluation of geological hazards along the Karaj water conveyance tunnel using multiple approaches and GIS
Evaluation of geological hazards along the Karaj water conveyance tunnel using multiple approaches and GIS Open
The prediction of geological hazards prior to tunnel excavation is of paramount importance, as understanding these hazards is fundamental in tunnel design, route selection, drilling technology choice, maintenance, and the construction of a…
View article: A Review of Parameters and Methods for Seismic Site Response
A Review of Parameters and Methods for Seismic Site Response Open
Prediction of the intensity of earthquake-induced motions at the ground surface attracts extensive attention from the geoscience community due to the significant threat it poses to humans and the built environment. Several factors are invo…
View article: A numerical study on the effect of gate configuration on the hydraulic parameters of dam spillways
A numerical study on the effect of gate configuration on the hydraulic parameters of dam spillways Open
Understanding the importance of hydraulic parameters affecting erosion is crucial for designing hydraulic structures, particularly in open channel spillways. While previous research has studied the impact of hydraulic parameters on the ero…
View article: Development of a damage simulator for probabilistic seismic vulnerability assessment of electrical installations
Development of a damage simulator for probabilistic seismic vulnerability assessment of electrical installations Open
Recent earthquakes have revealed the vulnerability of electric power networks to seismic events. To assess their susceptibility to seismic shaking, a user-friendly damage simulator is developed. It consists of two major components: seismic…
View article: Prediction of retrogressive landslide in sensitive clays by incorporating a novel strain softening law into the Material Point Method
Prediction of retrogressive landslide in sensitive clays by incorporating a novel strain softening law into the Material Point Method Open
Sensitive clays, when subjected to large strains, exhibit a unique strain-softening behavior, transforming into a remolded liquid with remarkably low shear strength. When a slope fails, this behavior leads to the remolded clay moving away …
View article: Determining the Relevance of Commonly Used Hydraulic Parameters for Representing the Water Erosive Force in Rock Mass Erosion within Dam Spillways
Determining the Relevance of Commonly Used Hydraulic Parameters for Representing the Water Erosive Force in Rock Mass Erosion within Dam Spillways Open
Spillways are essential control structures in hydroelectric dams for evacuating excess water during periods of high-water flow. These structures are generally excavated within a rock mass, without lining, and they take the form of a flow c…
View article: Modelling of the variation of granular base materials resilient modulus with material characteristics and humidity conditions
Modelling of the variation of granular base materials resilient modulus with material characteristics and humidity conditions Open
This study aims to quantify the susceptibility of granular materials used in pavements to changes in moisture content and propose a correlation model to incorporate this susceptibility into seasonal analyses. The fines content and the perc…
View article: An exponential model for strain softening behavior of sensitive clays
An exponential model for strain softening behavior of sensitive clays Open
Strain softening in sensitive clays is a major cause of retrogressive landslides. The assessment of post failure movements like retrogression or run out in such landslides requires detailed data regarding the post peak parameters, especial…
View article: A methodology for damage evaluation of underground tunnels subjected to static loading using numerical modeling
A methodology for damage evaluation of underground tunnels subjected to static loading using numerical modeling Open
We have proposed a methodology to assess the robustness of underground tunnels against potential failure. This involves developing vulnerability functions for various qualities of rock mass and static loading intensities. To account for th…
View article: Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders among Patients with Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener's) and the Predictive Role of Personality Traits
Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders among Patients with Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener's) and the Predictive Role of Personality Traits Open
Background Wegener’s disease is an autoimmune condition affecting the respiratory tract and kidneys. Mental health assessment is crucial due to the impact of psychological disorders on the immune system. Despite this, there is limited comm…
View article: Determination of uncertainties of geomechanical parameters of metamorphic rocks using petrographic analyses
Determination of uncertainties of geomechanical parameters of metamorphic rocks using petrographic analyses Open
Geomechanical parameters of intact metamorphic rocks determined from laboratory testing remain highly uncertain because of the great intrinsic variability associated with the degrees of metamorphism. The aim of this paper is to develop a p…
View article: Evaluation of the Effect of Surface Irregularities on the Hydraulic Parameters within Unlined Dam Spillways
Evaluation of the Effect of Surface Irregularities on the Hydraulic Parameters within Unlined Dam Spillways Open
Erosional incidents have heightened the necessity of studies regarding rock mass erosion in unlined dam spillways. Enhanced comprehension of hydraulic erodibility necessitates an investigation into the geomechanical and hydraulic aspects o…
View article: Failure mechanism, existing constitutive models and numerical modeling of landslides in sensitive clay: a review
Failure mechanism, existing constitutive models and numerical modeling of landslides in sensitive clay: a review Open
Landslides involving sensitive clays are recurrent events in the world's northern regions and are especially notorious in eastern Canada. The two critical factors that separate sensitive clay landslides from traditional slope stability ana…
View article: Review of Applicable Outlier Detection Methods to Treat Geomechanical Data
Review of Applicable Outlier Detection Methods to Treat Geomechanical Data Open
The reliability of geomechanical models and engineering designs depend heavily on high-quality data. In geomechanical projects, collecting and analyzing laboratory data is crucial in characterizing the mechanical properties of soils and ro…
View article: Development of a methodology for predicting landslide hazards at a regional scale
Development of a methodology for predicting landslide hazards at a regional scale Open
Landslide risk analysis is a common geotechnical evaluation and it aims to protect life and infrastructure. In the case of sensitive clay zones, landslides can affect large areas and are difficult to predict. Here we propose a methodology …
View article: Advancements in rock block volume calculation by analytical method for geological engineering applications
Advancements in rock block volume calculation by analytical method for geological engineering applications Open
The shape, the volume, and the distribution of the rock blocks represent important geomechanical factors of a rock mass behavior in engineering works. Several methods have been developed for estimating these parameters, including numerical…
View article: The Effects of the Type and Quantity of Recycled Materials on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Concrete and Mortar: A Review
The Effects of the Type and Quantity of Recycled Materials on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Concrete and Mortar: A Review Open
The reuse of industrial wastes to produce concrete and mortar is an environmental solution for their disposal as well as for the development of ecological and sustainable concrete. A large number of previous studies summarized in this revi…