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 …

The automated interpretation of rock structure can improve the efficiency, accuracy, and
consistency of the geological risk assessment of tunnel face. Because of the high …

Current assessments of rock mass quality of a NATM tunnel face are important in the
practice of tunnel excavation. This study establishes a multi-source database and proposes …

Abstract The so-called “Non-Deformable Support System” and “Yielding Support System”
have been used in tunnel ground support designs in squeezing rock conditions. According …

In this study a comparison of Discrete Fracture Network (DFN) modeling and empirical
relationships based on conventional engineering rock mass classifications is carried out in …

This paper investigates a series of experimental results and numerical simulations
employed to estimate the deformation modulus of a stratified rock mass. The deformation …

In this paper, an advanced integrated pixel-level method based on the deep convolutional
neural network (DCNN) approach named DeepLabv3+ is proposed for weak interlayers …

Rocks are natural geo-materials, whose properties are affected by many spatially-varying
factors, such as the properties of their parent materials, weathering processes, and …

The rock mass classification system is utilized to categorize rocks, and has been used in
engineering projects and stability investigations. It focuses on the parameters of rock mass …

We used a systematic numerical method to determine deformability and strength parameters
of a fractured rock mass with irregular and stochastic fracture systems in 3D. In this case …