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 …

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 …

This paper experimentally investigates the cracking behavior of rock-like specimens
containing artificial open flaws under uniaxial compressive loads. The present experiments …

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 …

In this research, we present a new approach to define the distribution of block volumes
during rockfall simulations. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are utilized to generate high …

This study presents the initiation and kinetics characteristics of the **aogangjian (XGJ)
rockslide failure via three-dimensional (3D) discrete element method (DEM) simulations …

Local topography and structural features of discontinuities have a great effect on the
movement characteristics and failure mechanisms of the unstable rock blocks of the rock …

To investigate the roles of nonisometric flaws in rock failure behaviors, uniaxial compression
tests with the combined monitoring of acoustic emission (AE) and digital imaging were …

The existing structural discontinuities such as faults, joints and cleavages in rock slopes
control the rock mass properties. The presence of structural discontinuities is strongly …

This paper presents the slope dynamic response of jointed rock slopes containing three
groups of typical joints and analyzes the effect of input harmonic frequency and joint density …