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 …

Cutter spacing is one of the key factors affecting the rock breaking efficiency of Tunnel
Boring Machine (TBM). In the excavation of deep soft rock tunnels, the water content can …

The failure mechanism and failure mode of anisotropic rock masses are very different from
those of isotropic rock masses. For unsupported tunnels, the failure modes of anisotropic …

During the construction of an underground excavation, damage occurs in the surrounding
rock mass due in large part to stress changes. While the predicted damage extent impacts …

This paper presents a new, fully-coupled, hydro-mechanical (HM) formulation for a finite-
discrete element method computer code. In the newly-developed, hydraulic solver, fluid flow …

This paper presents a novel implementation of a hydro-mechanically coupled, finite-discrete
element method (FDEM) optimized to exploit the computing parallelism of graphics …

A novel two-dimensional mixed fracture–pore seepage model for fluid flow in fractured
porous media is presented based on the computational framework of finite-discrete element …

When underground cavities are created in initially stressed rock masses by the drill and
blast method, an unwanted excavation damage zone (EDZ) is induced around the cavities …

Deep underground excavations within hard rocks can result in damage to the surrounding
rock mass mostly due to redistribution of stresses. Especially within rock masses with non …

Based on the finite-discrete element method (FDEM), a 2D fully coupled model with real
pore seepage is proposed. This model can solve the problem of the deformation and …