Rock Engineering and Rock Mechanics: Structures in and on Rock Masses

 Content: Preface  Committees  Keynote lectures Shear strength of rock, rock joints and rock masses - Problems and some solutions  N.R. Barton Rock mass characterization by means of advanced survey methods  A.M. Ferrero, M.R. Migliazza & G. Umili Representation of rock discontinuities in safety analysis of large dams  J.V. Lemos Foundations on rock masses  C. Olalla The impact of brittle behaviour of rocks on tunnel excavation design  D. Martin Case histories of rock engineering projects in China  X.-T. Feng, Z. Chuanqing, L. Shaojun, C. Bingrui, Q. Shili & Z. Hui  1. Rock properties and testing methods Experimentally-based relation between dynamic and static elastic moduli of various sandstones and a quartzite  M. Alber Artificial Neural Network (ANN) based model for predicting of overall strength of Volcanic Bimrock  H. Sonmez, A. Coskun, M. Ercanoglu, D. Turer, K.E. Kasapoglu & C. Tunusluoglu Quantifying the discrepancy in preloads estimated by acoustic emission and deformation rate analysis  M. Karakus A new rheological hardening model for prediction of creep deformation of rock samples  M. Karami, A. Fahimifar & E. Pakniat Energy analyses of uniaxial impact compressive tests for coalmine sandstone after cyclic wetting and drying  P.Yuan & Q.Y. Ma A lab-testing based geomechanical characterization of metamorphic rocks focusing on post-failure behavior  I. Perez-Rey, J. Arzua, J. Barbiero, L.R. Alejano & G.Walton A new approach of limit equilibrium models for rock joints  M.J.A. Leal-Gomes & C. Dinis da Gama Effect of loading rate on fracture behaviour of rock materials  Q.B. Zhang & Y. Zou Development of testing methods of Thin Spray-on Liner shear-bond strength  Q.Q. Qiao, J. Nemcik, I. Porter, E. Baafi, Z.Y. Zhang & Z.J. Shan Temperature-confining pressure coupling effects on the permeability of three rock types under triaxial compression  A.K.M.B. Alam, Y. Fujii, D. Fukuda & M. Niioka Proposal of a new rock creep model  V. Brotons, S. Ivorra, R. Tomas, J. Martinez-Martinez & D. Benavente Correlations between static and dynamic elastic modulus of a calcarenite heated at different temperatures V. Brotons, S. Ivorra & R. Tomas Dynamic fracture behavior of cubic and core specimens under impact load  G.H. Khandouzi, A. Mirmohamadlou & H. Memarian Biot's effective stress coefficient of rocks for peak and residual strengths by modified failure envelope method  A.B.N. Dassanayake & Y. Fujii Correlation of direct and indirect tensile tests for use in the Hoek-Brown constant mi  S.A.L. Read & L.R. Richards Effect of infill thickness on shear behaviour of jointed rock under CNS conditions  A.K. Shrivastava & K.S. Rao Textural anisotropies characterization of granitic rocks using P-waves velocities  L. Calleja, A. Rodriguez-Rey, V.G.R. de Argandona, C. Camino & N. Sanchez-Delgado Deformation behavior and shear wave velocity under confined triaxial extension stress  M. Takahashi, H. Park, Y. Fujii & M. Sato Estimation of rock mass deformation modulus using a Bayesian approach  X.D. Feng & R. Jimenez Prediction of the mechanical compressive behavior of granite using intelligent tools  F.F. Martins, T. Miranda & G. Vasconcelos The influence of microwave radiation on hard rocks as in microwave assisted rock breakage applications  P. Nekoovaght & F. Hassani Considerations on the laboratory estimate of the basic friction angle of rock joints J. Gonzalez, N. Gonzalez-Pastoriza, U. Castro, L.R. Alejano & J. Muralha Failure behaviour and acoustic emission pattern of slate and mica schist in uniaxial loading  N. Slatalla & M. Alber A detailed look at pre-peak dilatancy in a granite - determining ''plastic'' strains from laboratory test data  G.Walton, M.S. Diederichs & J. Arzua Experimental evaluation of the fracture toughness on a limestone  G. Suhett Helmer, J. Sulem, S. Ghabezloo, J. Rohmer & F. Hild The static and dynamic elasticity parameters of laminated silty-clay shales at the simulated depth up to 4 km  A. Dziedzic & J. Pininska Identification of the dependency to water content of the mechanical properties of Channel tunnel chalk  S. Maiolino Upscaling elastic moduli in Copenhagen limestone  N. Katic & H.F. Christensen A rock mass elastic modulus estimation using Mae Moh mine's large scale experiment data  N. Mavong, A. Chaiwan & C. Leelasukseree Damage detection of rocks under conventional triaxial compression  R.D. Peng, Y. Ju, L.T. Mao, H.B. Liu & P.Wang Slit local stress relieving and its application to unloading zonation of rock excavation surface  Y.Wang, J. Yin, C. Zhou & K. Ai Petrophysical interpretation of mechanical behaviour of ornamental stones from Galicia (Spain)  N. Sanchez-Delgado, A. Rodriguez-Rey, L. Calleja, V.G.R. de Argandona & C. Camino Measurement of the basic friction angle of rock by three different tilt test methods  J. Ruiz & C. Li Reversible deformation phenomena of a high stressed rock samples  V. V. Makarov, L.S. Ksendzenko, A.M. Golosov & N.A. Opanasiuk Applicability of acoustic emission technique for vertical stress determination in mine pillars  G. Paneiro & C. Dinis da Gama X-ray fluorescence methods for the recognition of minerals and rocks. Application to granite  N. Barral-Ramon, R. Perez-Alvarez & R.L. Huerta Laboratory analysis of thermal fatigue in limestone  M. Gasc-Barbier, G. Girma & V. Gendre Identification of rheological behavior of salt rock at elevated temperature, case study: Gachsaran evaporative formation, Iran  N.A. Ghavidel, A. Nazem, M. Heidarizadeh, M. Moosavi & H. Memarian Evolution of damage on tensile fracturing of rock by means of elastic ultrasonic wave velocity  M. Ghamgosar, N. Erarslan & D.J.Williams The effect of cyclic loading amplitude and notch crack inclination angle on the fracture toughness test on Brisbane tuff-multiple factorial analyses  M. Ghamgosar & N. Erarslan Abu Hamour, TBM launch shaft - a rock mass classification attempt for a deep shaft in Doha, Qatar  J.B. Stypulkowski, A.K. Pathak & F.G. Bernardeau Understanding the boundary effects by means of numerical modelling when performing punching test on small samples  J.P. Tshibangu, F. Descamps & G. Di Paolo Fracturing and indirect tensile strength of brittle and ductile rocks  N. Erarslan & M. Ghamgosar Geotechnical characterization of low strength anisotropic rocks in the Strait of Gibraltar area  A. Perucho, M. Muniz & J.A. Diez Shapes of failure in collapsible materials  A. Serrano, M. Conde & A. Perucho Experimental relationships among strength parameters in monoaxial loading conditions for porous effusive rocks  T. Rotonda, L. Verrucci & P. Tommasi Abrasivity measures on geotechnical materials of the Barcelona area  C. Gonzalez, M. Arroyo & A. Gens The comparison of compression and impression relaxation tests with different diameters of indenter in salt rock  F. Tavanaei, M.H. Mehranpour & M. Moosavi  2. Rock mass characterization Characterizing the influence of micro-heterogeneity on the strength and fracture of rock using an FDEM-muDFN approach  P. Hamdi, D. Stead & D. Elmo Effects of loading conditions on strength and deformability of fractured rocks - a numerical study  M.N. Bidgoli & L. Jing Geophysical characterization of an instable rock mass  C. Colombero & C. Comina Relationship between RMRb and GSI based on in situ data  F. Ceballos, C. Olalla & R. Jimenez Results of laboratory tests on artificial block-in-matrix rocks  T. Pilgerstorfer & W. Schubert Foundation properties of variably weathered rock beneath a heavy mineral processing plant  D.C. Starr & E.T. Brown Experimental and numerical study of fracture aperture estimation and characteristics of non-linear fluid flow through artificial fracture intersections  R. Liu, Y. Jiang, B. Li, X.Wang & H. Huang Horizontal stresses at shallow depths in Seoul (Korea) gneissic region  E.S. Park, B.H. Choi, S.H. Bae & S. Jeon A tool for semi-automatic geostructural survey based on DTM - a case study from NW Italy  S. Bonetto, A. Facello & G. Umili Estimation of crack tensor components for the different distributions of crack orientation  A.F. Idziak Determination of the stability and identification of risk level in slopes between Vuelta de Lola community - El Penon community. Merida, Venezuela  I. Contreras, E. Fernandez & N. Belandria Extended rock mass characterisation from 3D images  A. Gaich, M. Potsch & W. Schubert On the use of the continuity factor for rock mass properties based on a literature review of the representative elementary volume  P. Zhou & F. Johansson Coupling photogrammetric data with a discrete element model for rock slope stability assessment  V. Bonilla-Sierra, F.V. Donze, L. Scholtes & M. Elmouttie Geotechnical characterization and correlations obtained in Flysch units  A.A. Lertxundi, R.M. Bernal, G.M. Ruiz & S. Sanchez-Rodriguez Ageing of chalk rocks in an underground quarry  N. Lafrance, M. Souley, C. Auvray, O. Favreau & V. Labiouse Improving teaching methods of rock mass classification parameters  P.T. Barbens, L. Uotinen, T.L. Toivanen & C. Edelbro Mechanical characterization of the rocks involved in the Albunuelas landslide (South Spain)  J. Martinez-Martinez, J.D. Marchal, D. Benavente, S. Ordonez, J. Garrido, S. Martino & M.A. Garcia-del-Cura Preliminary assessment of the scaling relationships of in-situ stress orientation variations indicated by wellbore failure data  B. Valley & K.F. Evans Mathematical development of stress-strain law for rock block contacts  R. Galindo, A. Serrano & C. Olalla Characterization of rock joints by fractal analysis  R. Galindo, A. Serrano & C. Olalla Geotechnical characterization of rocky materials from Arteara rock avalanche (Gran Canaria)  M. Santana, J. Estaire & J. Yepes  3. Rock mechanics for infrastructures Quantitative assessment of an Excavation Damaged Zone from variations in seismic velocity and fracture distribution around a gallery in the Horonobe Underground Research Laboratory  K. Aoyagi, K. Tsusaka, K. Kondo & D. Inagaki Development of gas-tightness evaluation system for Kurashiki national LPG stockpiling base  Y. Okazaki, T. Maejima, S. Okubo, H. Kurose & C.S. Chang Distinct element method simulation of stress fracturing around an underground opening  N. Bahrani, B. Valley & P.K. Kaiser Gravitational instability of a micaschist formation and its effects on road infrastructure  D. Simic & J. Lopez Application of the Hoek & Brown (1980) failure criterion to the design of the foundation of an arch dam 155 C.M. Baena, C. Granell & C. Olalla 3D geomechanical modeling of cavity growth in loosely consolidated sandstone  M. Nassir & D.Walters In-situ stress amplification in tunnels from Spain, Iran and Chile estimated by TSI and SAF indices  L.G. de Vallejo, T. Hijazo, J.M. Galera & Z.A. Entezari Influence of intermediate principal stress on correction formula of bearing capacity of rock foundation  Z.M. Zhang & W.-D. Lei A unified thermo-plastic/viscoplastic constitutive model for geomaterials  S. Raude, F. Laigle, R. Fernandes & R. Giot Sliding stability analysis of a gravity dam founded on a rock mass with an impersistent joint set  M. Cabrera, S. Senent, C. Olalla & R. Jimenez Underground gas storage in Portuguese salt caverns  P. Vidal-Nunes & C. Dinis da Gama Slope stabilization methods. Alternatives for the containment of land slopes  N. Barral-Ramon, R. Perez-Alvarez & R.L. Huerta Application of the electrical tomography technique in the design of a soil-nailing reinforcement for a slope in karstic limestone and sandy colluvial  I. Perez-Santisteban, J. Dorronsoro-Perez & F. Puell-Marin Numerical analysis and monitoring of the Matinkyla Metro station, Espoo, Finland  J. Polla & I. Konstantas Main difficulties and lessons learnt during the TBM excavation in shales in the North portal of Pajares tunnels  M.B.D. Aguado, J.G. de Muro & R. Rodriguez Analysis of the conditions of stability and stabilization of two slopes, in AP-68 with K.P. 59+743 to 60+038 and in AP-7 with K.P. 581+250 to 581+315, and incorprating the terrestrial photorestitution  S. Rodon, F.J. Castanedo & M. Sopena A review on the impacts and causes of landslides associated with recent earthquakes in Iran  K.A. Hosseini, F.L. Pellet & M.K. Bakhshayesh  4. Mining and quarrying rock mechanics Impact of destress blasting on stress field development ahead of a hardcoal longwall face  P. Konicek, J. Ptacek, L. Stas, R. Kukutsch, P.Waclawik & A. Mazaira Optimum extraction of pillars by FLAC-3D where surface features is the major constrain  K. Das & G.S. Kumar Detection of faults and hidden granites in metallic mine using ground penetrating radar tomography  F. Yang, C. Du, X. Xu, Y. Liang & X. Xu Mining induced static stress transfer and its relation to a high-precision located Mw =1.9 seismic event in a South African gold mine  M. Ziegler, K. Reiter, O. Heidbach, A. Zang, G. Kwiatek, T. Dahm, G. Dresen & G. Hofmann Detection of underground instabilities in an old limestone quarry through acoustic monitoring  C. Occhiena, M. Pirulli, C. Scavia, A. Astolfi, G.E. Puglisi, L. Shtrepi, C.E. Nadim & P. Bigarre Kinematic analyses of the western pitwall of the main pit in the Letseng Diamond mine, Lesotho  M.N. Lephatsoe, E.D.C. Hingston, M. Ferentinou & N. Lefu Prediction of deformation modes of rock slope due to excavation on plateau type mine  Najib, D. Fukuda & J. Kodama A study of a joint model incorporating excavation-induced opening effect  Y. Li, J. Oh, R. Mitra & B. Hebblewhite Using the distribution curves to optimize the block exploitation in natural stone quarries  A. Turanboy & E. Ulker An application of epoxy and polyurethane on various marbles to enhance cuttability  M. Ba,syigit, O. Bayram & H. Tuncdemir Modelling methodology: Structural geology and rock mass behaviour at Kiirunavaara Mine  J. Vatcher, S.D. McKinnon, J. Sjoberg & C. Dahner Advanced 3D geotechnical modeling of Las Cruces open pit  S. Cooper, M.D. Rodriguez, V. Pozo & J.M. Galera MGC-RocDesign|CALC: A geomechanical calculator tool for rock design  R. Pinheiro, L. Ramos, J. Teixeira, M.J. Afonso & H.I. Chamine Simulating the effect of preconditioning in primary fragmentation 184 A.S. Juncal, D.M. Ivars, A. Brzovic & J. Vallejos The application of stress control technologies in design of multiple seam layouts at EnergyWest Mining Company  H. Maleki, K. Fleck, C. Semborski, J. Christensen & L. Tonc Geotechnical analyses of mine seismicity and control measures in the western US mines  H. Maleki Comparison of change of creep properties of chromite ore under varying stress and time factor to find their interdependence  S. Kabra The interaction between the scale effect and the shape effect in the mine pillar design  A.L.M.A. da Silva & L.A.A. da Silva An approximation to the prediction of the extent of the area crushed around a blasting drill  F. Bastante, E. Alonso & M.A. Gonzalez Parameter characterisation for rock mass preconditioning using hydraulic fracturing  G.F. Gambino, J.P. Harrison & A. Bedi Preliminary design of underground crushing chamber  E. Trigueros, M. Martinez & I. Alhama Slope stability control of a coal mine during the filling of the artificial lake  J.I. Pineiro di Blasi, J. Taboada & J. Martinez-Torres Evaluation of pillar width on crush pillar behavior using a limit equilibrium solution  M. du Plessis & D.F. Malan Back analysis of a general rock failure in a marble quarry  M. Martinez Segura, E. Trigueros & J. Mulas-Perez Mathematical approach for the analysis of in situ measurements in unstable slopes: A study based on the cases from coal mines in Turkey  I. Ozkan The toppling of large blocks on the northeast slope of the Meirama mine 196 C.M. Bassa, P.R. Oyanguren, R.G. Philippon & M. Fernandez-Pello Lois  5. Design methods and analysis On using informational fields, structural fractals for simulating response of jointed rock to underground explosion  S. Gharehdash & M. Barzegar Continuum and discontinuum modelling of gravity dams on jointed rock foundations  Y.M. Alshkane, A.M. Marshall & L.R. Stace Wellbore stability prediction: An improved methodology for a limited set of data  A. Diaz & K.Williams Comparison of predicted and actual conditions of the rock mass in the Tunnel Strazina  K. Ravnjak, G. Grget & M.S. Kovacevic Advances, current limitations and future requirements for a numerical shear box for rock joints using PFC2D  E. Lazzari, F. Johansson, D.M. Ivars & A.S. Juncal On the interpretation of numerical results in the study of rapid landslide run-out phase  M. Pirulli, C. Scavia & M. Tararbra Different FEM models for simulation of the Osterberg load test in rock shafts  S. Melentijevic & C. Olalla Test study on a new rock burst tendency index-Yield Degree and its influencing factors  B.H. Guo, Y. Chen & P.F. Gou System reliability analysis of a circular rock tunnel using a first order approximation  P. Zeng & R. Jimenez CFD-DEM simulations for injection of cement-based grout - the effect of rock fracture roughness  S. Sakakibara, T. Koyama & H. Shimizu Application of a novel constitutive shotcrete model to tunnelling  B. Schadlich, H.F. Schweiger, T. Marcher & E. Saurer Principles and methodologies for the design of hydroelectric large underground caverns  R. Plassart & F. Laigle Numerical simulation of sliding and toppling of a block system  G.P. Giani, S. Orsatti & L.R. Alejano Experiences implementing high energy dynamic barriers as a tool for creating a shadow zone against rockfalls in linear infrastructures  R. Luis-Fonseca, C. Raimat & A. Sanz D&B versus TBM: Review of the parameters for a right choice of the excavation method  F.J. Macias & A. Bruland Finite element simulation of crack initiation and propagation in rocks  G. Sivakumar & V.B. Maji Design and control of the EDZ for a deep repository in crystalline rock  H. Ittner, T. Lehtimaki & R. Christiansson Risk associated with swelling rocks in volcanic formations in the design of hydro-tunnels  J.M. Galera, M. Paredes, C. Menchero & V. Pozo Efficient numerical integration of Perzyna viscoplasticity, with application to rock slope stability using zero-thickness interface elements  I. Aliguer & I. Carol A strain-dependent strength and dilation model of rock to study pre-peak behaviour in confined tests  J. Gonzalez-Cao The reduction of surface settlement by employing umbrella arch systems for different excavation methods  J. Oke, N. Vlachopoulos & M.S. Diederichs Kinematic analysis of block rotations in a jointed rock mass  M. Potsch & W. Schubert Vibration propagation in discrete element particle models of rock  R. Resende, E. Fortunato, C. Andrade & T. Miranda Rockfall protection structures in the Tramuntana mountain range of Mallorca (Spain)  J.M. Rius-Gibert & R.A. Gonzalez Comparison between continuous and discontinuous approaches to tunnel models: FLAC vs. UDEC  M. Veiga, J. Barbiero, S. Alonso, L.R. Alejano & A.M. Ferrero  6. Monitoring and back analysis Determination of states of stress in hard rocks: Results of laboratory conducted finite deformation analysis  A. Forster & Ch. Lempp A two-dimensional vibration model for mountain tunnel lining built with poling-board method  Y. Gao, Y. Jiang & B. Li Determination material properties on bedding contact at the low-wall part of coal mine  S.T.M.T. Supandi Analysis of the geotechnical data monitored during Saint-Martin-la-Porte access gallery excavation  H.T. Manh, J. Sulem & D. Subrin Monitoring of the landslide at Durres-Morine road  A. Kosho, A. Malaj, L. Harizaj & S. Lamce Photographic documentation of the face of a TBM-driven tunnel  M.R. Henzinger & R. Galler Back analysis and radar interferometry monitoring in a large open pit slope  C. Gonzalez-Nicieza, M.I. Alvarez-Fernandez, O. Mora & E. Amor-Herrera Isolation roof caving control and monitoring technology of room and pillar method goafs  W. Li, B. Zhang & Z. Bi Modelling and redesign of retaining system of a deep excavation in marl formation using back analysis results  Y. Kazan Procedure for obtaining and analyzing the diametric deformation of a tunnel by means of tape extensometer convergence measures  A. Bernardo-Sanchez & M. Arlandi-Rodriguez Real-time displacement monitoring using GPS for assessing slope stability  N. Shimizu, S. Nakashima & Y. Furuyama Monitoring of the geomechanical state of rock mass using complex of satellite geodesy  A.A. Panzhin & N.A. Panzhina Towards rockfall prediction: Linking pre-failure deformation with precursory rockfall events  M.J. Royan, J.M. Vilaplana & A. Abellan Rockfall monitoring system for improving road safety  Z. Agioutantis, S. Mertikas, A. Daskalakis, A. Tripolitsiotis, G. Kritikakis, E. Apostolou, C. Steiakakis & G. Kaplanidis Geotechnical safety management for tunnels  W. Schubert & B.A. Moritz Analysis of the performance of an evolutionary computation algorithm in the identification of geomechanical parameters in underground works  T. Miranda, A. Gomes-Correia, J. Sena-Cruz, L. Costa & D. Dias Monitored and calculated deformational behaviour of a large cavern during excavation  M. Espada & L. Lamas Deterministic in-situ block size estimation using 3D terrestrial laser data  H. Vanhaekendover, R. Lindenbergh, D. Ngan-Tillard, S. Slob & U.Wezenberg A new approach for evaluation of in situ inclinometer measurements based on two cases in Turkey  M. Mesutoglu & I. Ozkan  7. Excavation and support Analytic stress solutions for a circular pressure tunnel at great depth including support delay and pure slip boundary condition  A.Z. Lu, N. Zhang, H.Y. Chen, Y. Qin & L.Q. Zhang Co-relation between physico-mechanical and chemical properties of cement & resin capsules used in underground mines  A.K. Rana, K. Das & G.S. Kumar A semi-analytical procedure for circular opening in strain-softening rock masses  L. Cui, J. Zheng & R. Zhang Developing early age strength in Fibre Reinforced Shotcrete (FRS): Effects of accelerator type and rate of dosage  M. Karakus, T.S. Baillie, O.R. Cannon, B.F.H. Forsyth & T.J. Snell Rock grouting and durability experiments of colloidal silica at Kurashiki underground LPG storage base  S. Kobayashi, M. Soya, N. Takeuchi, J. Nobuto, A. Nakaya, T. Okuno, S. Shimada, T. Kaneto & T. Maejima An investigation of different drill bits and drilling angles in blast hole drilling  D. Akbay & R. Altindag Research on the pre-displacement of surrounding rock during tunneling  W. Shi, L. Miao & B. Zhang The load transfer mechanics of fully grouted cable bolts: A theoretical analysis  J. Chen, S. Saydam & P. Hagan Determination of an ''empirical'' ground reaction curve useful for designing coal mine roadways support  R. Rodriguez & M.B. Diaz-Aguado A comparative study on the heat loss of rock cavern type and above-ground type thermal energy storage systems  J.W. Park, D. Ryu, D. Park, B.H. Choi, J.H. Syn & C. Sunwoo A review of ground support systems performance subjected to dynamic loading  L. Li, P. Hagan & S. Saydam Dimensioning of a flexible system for the stabilization of a landslide on the access road to Cotobello (Aller, Asturias)  J. Prieto-Fernandez, R. Luis-Fonseca, R. Fernandez-Llata & M. Fernandez-Martinez Protective actions against rockslides on roads of Sierra de Tramuntana. The case of Blau Gorg detachment on 2008, December 31st  R. Luis-Fonseca, C. Raimat, J. Prieto-Fernandez, J.M. Rius-Gibert & C. Massanet Rock mass variability and TBM prediction  F.J. Macias, P.D. Jakobsen & A. Bruland Face stability in tunnels excavated by the drill and blast method 263 S. Senent & R. Jimenez Study on distribution law of surrounding rock pressure in unsymmetrical loading tunnel with coupling effect from topography and geology  Z.F.Wang, L.H. Xu, Y. Kang, X.C.Wang & X.P. Long The development of a distributed optical sensing technique to monitor forepole temporary support elements employed within an Umbrella Arch system  N. Vlachopoulos, B. Forbes, J. Oke & A.J. Hyett Pit excavation for underground construction in an urban area near an old tunnel  Z. Arbanas, M. Vivoda & P. Kursar In situ stresses in rock masses: Methodology for its study in tunnel projects in Spain  G. Madirolas & A. Perucho Abacus for the analysis of technical and economical consequences of over-excavation in tunnels  C. Iglesias, M. Veiga & H. Larrocha Influence of groundwater and joints orientation in the Tunnel Prado support  D. Salorio, J.P. Villanueva, F.J. Castanedo, L. Jorda & C. Oteo Effectiveness of applied support in tunnels in plastically deformed rock mass - An analysis based on tunnelling project from the Nepal Himalaya  P.K. Shrestha & K.K. Panthi Analysis on the pre-injection grout consumption at Strindheim road tunnel project, Trondheim, Norway  K.K. Panthi Update of 1989 Bieniawski's RMR guidelines for tunnel excavation and support  M. Romana  8. Case histories and preservation of natural stone Stability analysis of a room & pillar hematite mine and techniques to manage local instability problems  J. Arzua, L.R. Alejano, I. Clerigo, B. Pons, F. Mendez & F. Prada Hazard analysis for rock-fall onto touristic beaches from overhanging cliffs in ophiolitic rock-mass  M. Coli, E. Livi & I. Erbetta Dynamic strain wave analyses of parallel cut blasting model tests for vertical shaft  Q.Y. Ma, P. Yuan, B. Han, J.-S. Zhang & H.-X. Liu Geotechnical characterization of the site and stability of a tailings dam in Ecuador  M.R. Ponce-Zambrano, D.P. Gordon, L.R. Alejano & I. Perez-Rey Unstable rock masses in the highway Durres-Prishtina  L. Sharra, L. Bozo & S. Allkja A new approach for modeling heat transfer between a freeze pipe and the surrounding ground  M.Vitel, A. Rouabhi, M. Tijani & F. Guerin A calcarenite exposed to true fire conditions: A methodological proposal  V. Brotons, R. Tomas & S. Ivorra Temperature induced-changes on the mechanical properties of a calcarenite  V. Brotons, R. Tomas & S. Ivorra Safety and economic advantages for rock blasting in urban areas  C. Dinis da Gama Probability evaluation of localized failure: Deep excavation case study  D. Lydzba, A. Rozanski & M. Sobotka Possible mechanical behavior of Elmadag and Artova formations during tunnel excavation  S.O. Dinc & C. Tunusluoglu Analysis of a complex slope failure in a quartzite slope  C. Leon-Buendia, J. Santamaria-Arias, L.R. Alejano & R. Giraldez The use of active seismic methods to study seismic waves anisotropy in Triassic dolomites  I. Stan-Kleczek & M.J. Mendecki Slope stabilization at km 25.5 El Cobre highway - CODELCO Chile, El Teniente mine division  V.H. Recabarren-Guerra & F.J. Pena-Diaz Deepening of Juankoski Canal - Rock strengthening and blasting under bridge  K.C. Avellan &T.K. Nuutinen Analysis of potential rockfalls and protection measures for the Mardin castle, Turkey  N. Dadashzadeh, C. Aras, N. Yesiloglu-Gultekin, A. Bilgin & H.S.B. Duzgun Evaluation of the effectiveness of a new nanoconsolidant in granitic rocks  I. de Rosario, J. Feijoo, T. Rivas, M.J. Mosquera & F. Elhaddad Protective treatments against pyrite and pyrrhotite oxidation in roofing slates  J. Iglesias, J. Feijoo, I. Canas, J. Taboada & T. Rivas Influence of model selection, constitutive behavior assignment and parametric sensitivity on tunnel, cavern and pillar EDZ assessment for a long-term deep geological repository  M.S. Diederichs, T. Lam, M. Jensen, M. Perras & B. Damjanac Protecting roofing slates against oxidation: Analysis of the chemical interaction between protective treatments and pyrite  J. Iglesias, J. Feijoo, J. Taboada, T. Rivas & M. Modino Comparison of disc cutter consumptions in two tunnelling machines due to wearing in two tunnels partially built in ortogneis  P.R. Oyanguren, C.L. Huerta, R.L. Huerta & C. Gonzalez-Nicieza Rock strength assessment and structural features analysis on rocky coasts  A. Pires, H.I. Chamine, A. Perez-Alberti, A. Gomes & F. Rocha Analysis of a deep-seated slope movement in a marly-arenaceous formation  E. Celluzzi, A. Graziani & A. Lembo-Fazio Revise of cavern's axis azimuth in Azad pumped storage project  M.R. Shahverdiloo, M. Behnia, A. Anvari & M.A. Motlagh  9. Petroleum engineering, hydrofracking and CO2 storage Studies in fracture stimulation induced tectonics in rock require new test equipment  J.B. Surjaatmadja, D. Meadows, K. Coffman & D. Looper Prediction of rock strength with matrix acidizing stimulation and induced wormhole by computational simulation methods  N. Jahani, G. Berge & B. Haugen Application of transient methods to the assessment of permeability of well cements  I. Falcon-Suarez, B. Rodriguez-Cedrun, J. Canal-Vila & J. 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