In this paper, a novel percussion-based bolt looseness monitoring approach using intrinsic
multiscale entropy analysis and back propagation (BP) neural network is proposed. The …

Real-time assessment of slope reinforcements to diagnose their state in all stages of service
life is imperative for prompt evaluation of slope stability and establishing an efficient early …

To realize the numerical analysis of rock bolt bearing-yield-fracture under tension-shear
coupling and to provide an effective means for supporting the design of roadways or tunnels …

A parametric study was conducted to determine the influence of different bolt parameters
(bolt length and diameter) on the maximum induced boundary displacements in jointed …

Rock bolts are one of the primary support systems utilized in underground excavations
within the civil and mining engineering industries. Rock bolts support the weakened rock …

Underground mine pillars provide natural stability to the mine area, allowing safe operations
for workers and machinery. Extensive prior research has been conducted to understand …

The nonlinear mechanical behavior perception and deformation control of engineering rock
masses are crucial technical challenges in the fields of underground engineering support …

Rockburst has perennially posed a formidable challenge to the stability of underground
engineering works, particularly under conditions of deep-seated high stress. This paper …

Confinement of rock bolts by the surrounding rock formation has long been recognized as a
positive contributor to the pull-out behavior, yet only a few experimental works and analytical …

A recent research campaign at a Canadian nickel-copper mine involved instrumenting a
hard rock sill drift pillar with an array of multi-point rod extensometers, distributed optical …