Numerical modeling of discrete materials In geotechnical engineering, civil engineering and earth sciences / Числовое моделирование дискретных материалов в геотехнике, гражданском строительстве и науках о земле

Masonry Structures
Comparative computations of masonry arch bridges using continuum and discontinuum mechanics R. Schlegel, K. Rautenstrauch & J. Will
Modeling stone masonry dynamics with 3DEC J.V. Lemos
Failure analysis of masonry shear walls
R.    Schlegel & K. Rautenstrauch
Tunnels and Caverns
The Gotthard-Base-Tunnel: conceptual modeling for tunneling extremely weak zones H. Konietzky, L. te Kamp & H. Hagedorn
A study on the deformation of the lining of a circular tunnel according to the variation of ground condition
Y.S. Oh, T.W. Ha, J.S. Lee & Y.W. Park
Modeled versus observed tunnel performance in weak bedded rock under high cover: the Dhiarizos tunnel case study (Cyprus)
S.    C.Bandis, J.C. Sharp, C.A. Schinas, G.N. Vardakis & P.I. Chrysochoou
UDEC modeling of tunnel cavern excavation in Sydney
Y.    Sun & R. Bertuzzi
Numerical analysis of the behavior of a karst cavern at Castellana-Grotte, Italy P. Lollino, M. Parise & A. Reina
Modeling-aided design of a very large span underground excavation S.C. Bandis, C.A. Schinas & J.C. Sharp
Stability study on the Xiaolangdi powerhouse cavern by UDEC and DIANA
Z.    Huang, E. Broch & M. Lu
DEM research on the mechanical behavior of jointed rock mass and the support structure of shallow tunnels G. Wang, F. Heinrich & H. Konietzky
Mining and Waste Repositories
Use of 3DEC to predict roof movements in thick coal seam operations where non-entry faces are employed C. Liu & Y. Tan
Numerical modeling with 3DEC and risk assessment for a geometrically complex and highly stressed sill pillar at Onaping Mine
C. P. O’Connor, P.P. Andrieux, C. Pritchard & B.P. Simser
Influence of rock mass characteristics on inflow into deposition holes for nuclear waste disposal - a coupled hydro-mechanical analysis using 3DEC
D.    Mas Ivars, E. Hakami & O. Stephansson
Back analysis rock burst Volkershausen 1989 W. Minkley
Safety assessment for the land surface in the vicinity of the potash shaft Neustafifurt VI
K. Salzer, W. Minkley & T. Popp
Determination and validation of the rock mass post-peak mechanical properties for a 3DEC
strain-softening model of the 680 Sill Pillar at Louvicourt Mine
P.P. Andrieux, H. Zhu, D. Labrie, C. Doucet, S. Lampron & D. Fleury
General Geomechanics
Modeling creep in jointed rock masses R. Glamheden, H. Hokmark & R. Christiansson
3D-hydromechanical modeling of hydraulic stimulation of deep geothermal wells in Hot Fractured Rock at Soultz-sous-Forets (Alsace-France)
A. Hosni, S. Gentier, X. Rachez & D. Billaux
UDEC modeling of constant normal stiffness direct shear tests J.B. Szymakowski
UDEC modeling of truck dumping Y. Sun
Numerical stress field modeling for underground structures H. Konietzky & L. te Kamp
3DEC modeling results generalized by stochastic approach J. Jakubowski
Synthetic earthquake sequences - aspects of the spatiotemporal event distribution
H.Schelle & G. Griinthal
Simulation of tectonic history to define rockmass stresses on a regional geological scale
I.H. Clark
Rock Reinforcements
Dynamic rock bolt test and UDEC simulations for a large cavern under shock load H. Hagedorn
The elasto-plastic material behavior of rock anchors with hardening and its application in mining
A. Hausdorf, F. Heinrich & H. Konietzky
Discussion on the determination of the Kbond parameter for the numerical modeling of cablebolt elements with 3DEC H. Zhu
Rock bolting and rock support and their combination in hard coal mining - a comparative study made with UDEC U. Lendel
Mining reinforcement viability determination in situ in strong tectonized rock mass using DKRControl method
Gy. Deak, St. E. Deak, M. Georgescu, C. Predescu, M. Scurtu & C. Cioata
Slopes, Dams and Foundations
An investigation on stability and support of intake rock slopes of Karun III Dam and power project N. Meyer & K. Ahangari
A numerical study about flexure toppling phenomenon on rock slope Y. Mitani, T. Esaki & Y. Cai
A UDEC model for ‘‘kink band slumping’’ type failures of rock slopes A. Preh & R. Poisel
Application of a discontinuity model with softening to the analysis of dam foundations using the Discrete Element Method R. Resende, J.V. Lemos & P.B. Dinis
Foundation on rock: effect of rock fractures on settlement of bridge piers P. Alfonsi, O. Fouche & E. Bourgeois
Stress and seepage analyses for a gravity dam on a jointed granitic rock mass G. Barla, M. Bonini & G. Cammarata
Numerical analysis of an old masonry dam using UDEC M. Dolezalova
Footwall slope failure mechanisms and design considerations using UDEC
L.R. Alejano
Application of UDEC to a stress-related mine slope failure at Leigh Creek, South Australia
M.A. Coulthard, D.S. Lucas & P.G. Fuller