In this paper, the ability of the distinct lattice spring model(DLSM) for modeling stress wave propagation in rocks was fully investigated. The influence of par
Natural soils are more durable than almost all man-made materials. Evapotranspiration(ET) covers use vegetated soil layers to store water until it is either eva
Dynamic compaction is a cost-effective method commonly used for improvement of sandy soils. Anumber of researchers have investigated experimentally and numerica
Flysch formations are generally characterised by evident heterogeneity in the presence of low strength and tectonically disturbed structures.The complexity of t
<正>The writer is pleased to have been given this opportunity to offer an Editorial to Issue 4,Volume 7,2015,of our journal,for the first time.The major focus o
Intact rock is typically described according to its uniaxial compressive strength(UCS). The UCS is needed in the design of geotechnical engineering problems inc