... metamorphic foliation wellbore integrity orientation plane evaluation fracture surface Abstract Most rocks in nature are affected by a certain degree of anisotropy. They contain cracks mostly with certain distributions. Therefore their mechanical behaviour is dependent on the direction...

... of geotechnical exploration and research works made there by the Institute of Geonics of the CAS. These works especially include: determination and evaluation of physical and mechanical properties of the rocks taken from the drift walls and from the boreholes during driving, calculation of rock mass quality based...

... to the network of seismic stations of the coal mine at different levels surrounding the Room and Pillar site. We give the first results of the evaluation of seismic activity during the driving of the roadway in the first mining panel. We describe the site and mining conditions, details about seismological...

... Design paulatto borehole Reservoir Characterization Upstream Oil & Gas criteria evaluation permeability test fracture flow in porous media Fluid Dynamics sune carstensen procedia engineering 191 Copenhagen Limestone upper copenhagen limestone hydraulic fracturing frequency enrico...

... methods in the evaluation of slope stability. To complex rock and soil slopes, numerical approaches such as finite element and finite difference methods may be more suitable due to their flexibility when applied to simulate in situ stresses, loading condition, and multi-field interactions. Even though...

...), requiring a transformation into radial and tangential displacements. Until now not much emphasis was laid on the 3D geodetical displacement monitoring measurements or on the use of advanced methods such as the evaluation of displacement vector orientations. The final survey results are ensured...

... was Gordion. Phrygia extends to the towns of Laodikeia on the Lycus and Hierapolis in western Turkey. reservoir geomechanics afyon-kütahya region Turkey Upstream Oil & Gas antique underground rock settlement evaluation frig valley phrygian rock mass Reservoir Characterization Engineering...

...Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering: From the Past to the Future Ulusay et al. (Eds) © 2016 Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-1-138-03265-1 Rock engineering evaluation of antique rock structures in Cappadocia Region of Turkey Ö. Aydan Department of Civil Engineering & Architecture...

... ABSTRACT: The geotechnical characterization of a rock mass is a process that involves the evaluation, selection and synthesis of different nature information, the methodology illustrated here is an example developed for a dam foundation that integrates experimental and empirical approaches...

... Anhydrite 48.8 5.2 24.1 Kavlaktepe/Nigde Sandstone 168.6 15.7 38.7 Mardin Travertine 39.8 3.7 17.8 Figure 1. Some crushed rock samples in the size range of 19.00 9.52 mm. 4 EVALUATION OF THE RESULTS The data given in Table 1 were analyzed using the method of least squares regression.The CI values were...

... predictions for evaluating, with good accuracy, methods, costs, and technical problems related to the excavation of the main tunnel. The paper presents the first results of a study carried out on a 6.3 m diameter exploratory tunnel excavated in hard rock by TBM. A study of the data taken during the TBM s...

..., permeability as well as acoustic emissions during loading. This work reports on results of numerous uniaxial and triaxial tests on sedimentary rocks. The aim is to compare different CI/CD evaluation methods and give a rough assessment which method is suitable for a given rock type. Additionally to stress...

... issue to make a homogeneous improved pile and to evaluate mechanical properties of the improved pile quickly in the field. Mechanical properties of an improved pile are affected by the solid portion (matrix mixed by cement milk and local soil) and the unsolid portion (unmixed void). Therefore...

... characterization are presented. In the final part, the results of the analyses by the proposed stability assessment method are compared with actual observations and discussed. This study also yields some information how to evaluate the tensile strength of rock mass using the recently proposed rock characterization...

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... hydraulic fracturing constitutive relation Artificial Intelligence displacement experiment reservoir geomechanics Upstream Oil & Gas rock heating experiment evaluation thermal expansion borehole sensor Reservoir Characterization fracture characterization thermal loading...

... ABSTRACT: Currently there is no uniform and consistent documentation of unexpected standstills available, which can be applied during the excavation of tunnels with tunnel boring machines (TBM). Such a documentation and evaluation would be helpful for the estimation of risks, costs and the advance...

... evaluation Tunnel Project tunnel settlement Abstract For infrastructure projects with shallow overburden a comprehensive geotechnical monitoring program and its implementation in the daily operation is essential for a successful and safe completion of the works. A continuous control of both...

... alteration grade international society evaluation characterization slope face Abstract Effective engineering characterization of granites altered through processes of kaolinization is critical for safe extraction and design of slopes for the china clay industry in south-west England. This case...

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