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A Unified Approach to Rock Slope Stability Analysis
A simple formula for plane slope failure is derived, which may be used for the design of anchors to ensure the safety of rock masses endangered by slides.

Engineering and Design - Rock Foundations
Engineer manual from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Engineering and Design - Rock Reinforcement
Engineer manual from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Engineering and Design - Tunnels and Shafts in Rock
Engineer manual from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Groundwater Flow through Fissured Rock
The aim of this research project was to help clarify the characteristics of flow in fissured rock.

Importance of Unsaturated Flow in Predicting the Deformations around Tunnels in Swelling Rock
The swelling phenomenon in tunneling is numerically modelled as a coupled hydraulic-mechanical process. The present communication focuses on the significance of the seepage equations.

Re-Evaluation of the Stability of Large Concrete Structures on Rock with Emphasis on European Experience
This report reviews the main rock mechanics features of the stability of concrete dams against sliding and discusses recent developments regarding the tools of investigation.

Recent Developments in the Analysis and Monitoring of Rock Slopes
In analyzing the stability of rock slopes the most important patterns of failure involve planar, polygonal and wedge-shaped sliding surfaces.

Remodeling with the Sun
Remodeling is the perfect time to improve daylighting, direct gain heating, and shading with passive solar techniques.