Recent advances in nature-inspired solutions for ground engineering (NiSE)
The ground is a natural grand system; it is composed of myriad constituents that aggregate
to form several geologic and biogenic systems. These systems operate independently and …
to form several geologic and biogenic systems. These systems operate independently and …
Response and mechanism of a tunnel subjected to combined fault rupture deformation and subsequent seismic excitation
C Zhen, S Qian, Z Gui-min, Z Mao-chu… - Transportation …, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, sophisticated numerical methods and constitutive models were used to study
the effect of combined fault rupture deformation and subsequent seismic excitation on a …
the effect of combined fault rupture deformation and subsequent seismic excitation on a …
Evaluating the Response of a Tunnel Subjected to Strike-Slip Fault Rupture in Conjunction with Model Test and Hybrid Discrete–Continuous Numerical Modeling
C Zhen, L Jian-he, F Xing-wei, S Qian… - Rock Mechanics and …, 2022 - Springer
The current paper evaluates the response of a tunnel subjected to strike-slip fault rupture
with experimental and numerical approaches. Some state-of-art techniques were adopted in …
with experimental and numerical approaches. Some state-of-art techniques were adopted in …
Insights into the transport and fragmentation characteristics of earthquake-induced rock avalanche: numerical study
The earthquake-induced rock avalanche in the Tangjia Valley was the most notable
geological disaster triggered by the Lushan earthquake in 2013. In order to investigate the …
geological disaster triggered by the Lushan earthquake in 2013. In order to investigate the …
Fault propagation and surface rupture in geologic materials with a meshfree continuum method
We utilize smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH), a Lagrangian particle-based continuum
method, to study the initiation and propagation of shear bands or faults in geologic materials …
method, to study the initiation and propagation of shear bands or faults in geologic materials …
[HTML][HTML] Distinct element simulations of earthquake fault rupture through materials of varying density
Surface manifestations of earthquake fault rupture are strongly affected by the dilatant
response of the soil deposit overlying the bedrock fault displacement. The granular …
response of the soil deposit overlying the bedrock fault displacement. The granular …
Initiation and movement of a rock avalanche in the Tibetan Plateau, China: insights from field observations and numerical simulations
D Zhang, J Wang, L Qi, Y Zhang, J Ma, G Lu - Landslides, 2022 - Springer
Rock avalanches are a significant threat to infrastructure as they can cause catastrophic
damage far away from their source. To ensure the safe construction and operation of the …
damage far away from their source. To ensure the safe construction and operation of the …
Discrete element analysis of earthquake surface fault rupture through layered media
The influence of soil inhomogeneity on earthquake surface fault rupture is analyzed using
the discrete element method (DEM). Particle assemblages are produced with layers having …
the discrete element method (DEM). Particle assemblages are produced with layers having …
3D modeling of the ground deformation along the fault rupture and its impact on engineering structures: Insights from the 1999 Chi-Chi earthquake, Shigang District …
The reactivation of the Chelungpu Fault triggered the 1999 Chi-Chi M w 7.6 earthquake,
resulting in substantial ground surface ruptures and severe damage. After the earthquake …
resulting in substantial ground surface ruptures and severe damage. After the earthquake …
Modeling the shear response of granular materials with discrete element assemblages of sphere-clusters
Numerous high-performance computations of discrete element simulations of the direct-
shear test investigate macroscopic and microscopic responses of granular materials …
shear test investigate macroscopic and microscopic responses of granular materials …