Three-dimensional numerical analysis for rock slope stability using shear strength reduction method

J Shen, M Karakus - Canadian geotechnical journal, 2014 - cdnsciencepub.com
Existing numerical modeling of three-dimensional (3D) slopes is performed mainly by using
the shear strength reduction (SSR) technique based on the linear Mohr–Coulomb (MC) …

Evaluation of ultimate conditions of FRP-confined concrete columns using genetic programming

JC Lim, M Karakus, T Ozbakkaloglu - Computers & Structures, 2016 - Elsevier
A large database consisting of 832 axial compression tests results of fiber reinforced
polymer (FRP)-confined concrete specimens was assembled. Using the test database …

Landslide displacement prediction using the GA-LSSVM model and time series analysis: a case study of Three Gorges Reservoir, China

T Wen, H Tang, Y Wang, C Lin… - Natural Hazards and …, 2017 - nhess.copernicus.org
Predicting landslide displacement is challenging, but accurate predictions can prevent
casualties and economic losses. Many factors can affect the deformation of a landslide …

Consistency analysis of Hoek–Brown and equivalent Mohr–coulomb parameters in calculating slope safety factor

Y Chen, H Lin - Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 2019 - Springer
In slope stability analysis, the Mohr–Coulomb (MC) criterion is usually adopted, however, it
has some limitations with regard to the rock mass description. Then the Hoek–Brown (HB) …

Chart-based slope stability assessment using the Generalized Hoek–Brown criterion

J Shen, M Karakus, C Xu - International Journal of Rock Mechanics and …, 2013 - Elsevier
We present new stability charts for the analysis of rock mass slopes satisfying the
Generalized Hoek–Brown (GHB) criterion. Firstly, charts for calculating the factor of safety …

Stability charts for rock mass slopes based on the Hoek-Brown strength reduction technique

C Sun, J Chai, Z Xu, Y Qin, X Chen - Engineering Geology, 2016 - Elsevier
This study presents stability charts for estimating the stability of rock mass slopes that are
suitable for the generalized Hoek-Brown (GHB) failure criterion based on the strength …

Predicting ultimate condition and transition point on axial stress–strain curve of FRP-confined concrete using a meta-heuristic algorithm

AF Pour, RS Faradonbeh, A Gholampour, TD Ngo - Composite Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Accurately predicting key reference points on the axial stress–strain curve of fiber-reinforced
polymer (FRP)-confined concrete is of great importance for the pre-design and modeling of …

A particle mechanics approach for the dynamic strength model of the jointed rock mass considering the joint orientation

C Zhou, C Xu, M Karakus, J Shen - International Journal for …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
In nature, there exist several forms of anisotropy in rock masses due to the presence of
bedding planes, joints, and weak layers. It is well understood that the anisotropic properties …