Abstract: This paper describes the results from an experimental program that has been conducted to investigate the distribution of earth pressure on a cylindrical wall embedded in granular material and subjected to radial displacement. ...

Abstract: Underground tunnels are considered to be a vital infrastructure component in most cities around the world. Careful planning is always necessary to ensure minimum impact on nearby surface and subsurface structures. This ...

Abstract: Rockfall is a common geological hazard in mountainous areas and can pose great danger to people and properties. Understanding the impact forces induced by a single rock or a rock cluster on retaining structures is considered ...

Abstract: A novel, resilient, prefabricated, and recyclable retaining system is proposed for underground excavations, comprising a rigid steel frame and flexible steel panels. Laboratory model testing and finite-element simulations ...

Abstract: The earthquake-induced rock avalanche in the Tangjia Valley was the most notable geological disaster triggered by the Lushan earthquake in 2013. In order to investigate the transport kinematics and depositional mechanism ...