Abstract: The seismic stability analysis of rock slope is implemented using a block element method (BEM) in this paper. Based on the formulations of the matrices of stiffness, mass, and damping, the dynamic governing equation for ...

Abstract: This paper presents the use of the trial load method and the block element method with elastoviscoplastic discontinuities for analysis of arch dams. The arch dam is considered as an arch-cantilever system and the foundation ...

Abstract: In this Technical Note, the adaptive block element method of rock masses is formulated, in which the elastoplastic characteristics of both rock blocks and discontinuities are taken into account. The concept of an overlay ...