The failure characteristics of the fractured rock mass and the interaction between flaws were
significantly affected by the flaw configurations. This study quantitatively investigated the …

Natural faults in key areas can significantly affect the stability of underground twin roadways.
To assess the combined effect of fault geometry and roadway cross-section shape on the …

The existence of joints poses a challenge to the dynamic stability of underground caverns.
To investigate the dynamic response of the underground cavern affected by an unexposed …

Shear failure often occurs during the construction of the geotechnical engineering projects,
especially under dynamic loading condition. To investigate the effect of loading rate and …

It is critical to understand the temperature-dependent shear behavior of rock in exploiting
deep natural resources-geothermal energy, coal, and oil. The shear behavior of thermally …

Micro-cracks, which are prevalent in crustal rock masses, can significantly affect the physical
and mechanical properties of rocks. The closure of micro-cracks explains the initial non …

The failure of rock masses is often controlled by structural planes, and the study on the
dynamic mechanical behavior of multi-jointed rock masses under repetitive dynamic loading …

Some high-altitude open-pit mines experience periods of very low rainfall during the year,
and the dry, frozen rock in the slope is susceptible to tensile damage. To investigate the …

The coalescence of flaws provides valuable insights into the failure behaviors of rock
masses, which is a critical issue in rock engineering. In this study, a series of compressive …

The coalescence of cracks in rock, triggered by external stress or geological activities, plays
a pivotal role in determining the mechanical properties and stability of rock structures …