In recent years, rock scouring or erosion downstream of dams has become an increasing
dam safety concern. Several theoretical, semi-theoretical, semi-analytical and numerical …

During the numerical simulation of blasting in jointed rock masses, the accuracy of joint
geometric parameters is one of the key factors affecting the numerical results. To facilitate …

Calibration and validation of the Discrete Fracture Network (DFN) model are always based
on the comparison between actual fracture trace map** and cross-section extracted from …

The discrete fracture system of a rock mass plays a crucial role in controlling the stability of
rock slopes. To fully account for the geometric shape and distribution characteristics of …

Fractures play a crucial role in earth resource engineering, such as geothermal exploitation,
coalbed methane (CBM) extraction, and hydraulic fracturing. Breaches, as main channels of …

Estimation of representative elementary volume (REV) of jointed rock masses is critical to
predict the mechanical behavior of field-scale rock masses. The REV of jointed rock masses …

Rock mass erosion downstream of dams and hydraulic structures has been as a significant
concern for dam safety. This study offers a comprehensive review of erosion mechanisms …

In recent years, rock scouring or erosion downstream of dams has become an increasing
dam safety concern. Several theoretical, semi-theoretical, semi-analytical and numerical …