[HTML][HTML] The use of discrete fracture networks for modelling coupled geomechanical and hydrological behaviour of fractured rocks
We present a discussion of the state-of-the-art on the use of discrete fracture networks
(DFNs) for modelling geometrical characteristics, geomechanical evolution and …
(DFNs) for modelling geometrical characteristics, geomechanical evolution and …
Yade documentation
Yade is an extensible open-source framework for discrete numerical models, focused on the
Discrete Element Method. The computation parts are written in c++ using a flexible object …
Discrete Element Method. The computation parts are written in c++ using a flexible object …
Vertical accuracy of freely available global digital elevation models (ASTER, AW3D30, MERIT, TanDEM-X, SRTM, and NASADEM)
Freely available global digital elevation models (DEMs) are important inputs for many
research fields and applications. During the last decade, several global DEMs have been …
research fields and applications. During the last decade, several global DEMs have been …
Improvements in the integration of remote sensing and rock slope modelling
Over the last two decades, the approach to the investigation of landslides has changed
dramatically. The advent of new technologies for engineering geological surveys and slope …
dramatically. The advent of new technologies for engineering geological surveys and slope …
Development and verification of three-dimensional equivalent discrete fracture network modelling based on the finite element method
The discrete fracture network (DFN) method is essential for estimating the mechanical
properties of naturally fractured rock masses. A three-dimensional (3D) equivalent DFN …
properties of naturally fractured rock masses. A three-dimensional (3D) equivalent DFN …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of strain rate on specific fracture energy and micro-fracture surface properties of rock specimen under dynamic uniaxial compression
Abstract Effects of strain rate on specific fracture energy and micro-fracture surface
properties of rock specimen were investigated at strain rates of∼ 60–115.0 s-1. To achieve …
properties of rock specimen were investigated at strain rates of∼ 60–115.0 s-1. To achieve …
A new phase field model for mixed-mode brittle fractures in rocks modified from triple shear energy criterion
Y Xu, S Zhou, C **a, Y Hu - Acta Geotechnica, 2022 - Springer
Fracture initiation, propagation, merging and branching in rocks are considerably
complicated and commonly exhibit a great variety of patterns. How to characterize and …
complicated and commonly exhibit a great variety of patterns. How to characterize and …
A grain-based model considering pre-existing cracks for modelling mechanical properties of crystalline rock
Mechanical properties of crystalline rock are greatly affected by its micro-structures which
are characterized as highly-interlocked polygon grains and presence of micro-defects. Due …
are characterized as highly-interlocked polygon grains and presence of micro-defects. Due …
Pseudo-dynamic stability of rock slope considering Hoek–Brown strength criterion
Rock slopes with planar joints or weak structural planes are vulnerable in nature, especially
suffering from the natural hazards, instabilities of slopes are more prone to occur. Therefore …
suffering from the natural hazards, instabilities of slopes are more prone to occur. Therefore …
Application of 3D-DDA integrated with unmanned aerial vehicle–laser scanner (UAV-LS) photogrammetry for stability analysis of a blocky rock mass slope
In stability analysis of discontinuity-controlled slopes, the rationality of results is related to the
accuracy of three-dimensional (3D) slope morphology and the reliability of the discontinuity …
accuracy of three-dimensional (3D) slope morphology and the reliability of the discontinuity …