Behavior of Large Scale Underground Cavern Located in Jointed Rock Masses Evaluated by Using Distinct Element Method
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عنوان ژورنال: Soils and Foundations
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0038-0806
DOI: 10.3208/sandf.50.609