An integrated multiscale approach for characterization of rock masses subjected to tunnel excavation

The design of tunnels must be conducted based on the knowledge of the territory. The longer the structure, the larger the area to be investigated, and the greater the number of surveys and tests to be performed in order to thoroughly examine all the relevant features. Therefore, optimization of the...

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Main Authors: Gessica Umili, Sabrina Bonetto, Anna Maria Ferrero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-06-01
Series:Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1674775517301725