Recent advances in nature-inspired solutions for ground engineering (NiSE)

A Assadi-Langroudi, BC O'Kelly, D Barreto… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
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 …

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 …

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 …

Insights into the transport and fragmentation characteristics of earthquake-induced rock avalanche: numerical study

G Gao, MA Meguid, LE Chouinard… - International Journal of …, 2020 - ascelibrary.org
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 …

Fault propagation and surface rupture in geologic materials with a meshfree continuum method

EM del Castillo, AH Fávero Neto, RI Borja - Acta Geotechnica, 2021 - Springer
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Distinct element simulations of earthquake fault rupture through materials of varying density

FE Garcia, JD Bray - Soils and foundations, 2018 - Elsevier
Surface manifestations of earthquake fault rupture are strongly affected by the dilatant
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 …

Discrete element analysis of earthquake surface fault rupture through layered media

FE Garcia, JD Bray - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

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 …

ML Lin, CH Lin, CH Li, CY Liu, CH Hung - Engineering Geology, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …

Modeling the shear response of granular materials with discrete element assemblages of sphere-clusters

FE Garcia, JD Bray - Computers and Geotechnics, 2019 - Elsevier
Numerous high-performance computations of discrete element simulations of the direct-
shear test investigate macroscopic and microscopic responses of granular materials …