Abstract: Because the three-dimensional strength of soil, rock, and concrete is influenced nonlinearly by the hydrostatic pressure and Lode’s angle, the failure surface is irregular in stress space, especially in the large stress ...

Abstract: A fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (FAHP) is an effective risk assessment method in which a questionnaire is used to collect experts’ responses. However, determining fuzzy numbers and establishing a consistent judgment ...

Abstract: The degradation mechanism of ethylene–propylene–diene monomer (EPDM), when used as a sealant material for shield tunnels, must be known to assess of the service life of sealant gaskets. This paper presents a series of ...

Abstract: The great 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in China was a painful disaster. Accordingly, the management and mitigation of the risk of future earthquake-triggered geohazards remain a critical responsibility of local authorities. ...