The failure mechanism of anti-dip layered slopes is essentially different from that of dip
layered slopes. Therefore, it is important to investigate the failure mechanism of anti-dip …

With ongoing increases in excavation depth, the large-scale toppling instability failure of
stratified anti-inclined slopes is gaining wide attention. To address the problem of controlling …

Rock mechanics plays a critical role in the design and construction of hydroelectric projects
including large caverns under high in situ stress, deep tunnels with overburden more than …

Many underground engineering projects show that rockburst can occur in rocks at great
depth and high temperature, and temperature is a critical factor affecting the intensity of …

Risks associated with the left bank slope of Jinping first hydropower station in southwestern
China are growing as a result of excavation of the dam foundation ditch and various tunnels …

The nonlinear stress and deformation response of tunnel excavation unloading under high
and complicated geostresses are important features of deep rock tunnel engineering, and …

China has entered a high-speed construction period on hydropower engineering since the
late 20th century. Blasting is the major way for rock excavation on large projects, especially …

A state-of-the-art microseismic monitoring system has been implemented at the left bank
slope of the Jinping first stage hydropower station since June 2009. The main objectives are …

Natural rock mass generally contains discontinuous structural planes, such as joints,
fractures and faults, which have great influence on the occurrence of rockburst. The …

Geomorphological features are commonly used to identify potential landslides.
Nevertheless, overemphasis on these features could lead to misjudgment. This research …