Vibrations Induced by Mechanical Rock Excavation on R.C. Buildings in an Urban Area

Performance Analysis of Nail Walls in Jointed Rocks Based on Excavation-Induced Damage

Evaluation of the excavation-induced ground movements is an important design aspect of supporting system in urban areas. This evaluation process is more critical to the old buildings or sensitive structures which exist in the excavation-affected zone. Frame distortion and crack generation are predictor, of building damage resulted from excavation-induced ground movements, which pose challenges ...

Surface Movements in a Rock Massif Induced by Drainage Associated to Tunnel Excavation

A state-of-the-art review of mechanical rock excavation technologies

The first step in mining activities is rock excavation in both mine development and production. Constant pressure for cost reduction and creating an improved/safe work environment for personnel has naturally resulted in increased use of mechanical excavation systems in many mining operations. Also, mechanical excavation and mining is more compatible with automation, meaning possibility of reduc...

Rock Damage Caused by Underground Excavation and Meteorite Impacts

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An Impedance Model Approach to Predicting Train-Induced Vibrations in Buildings

In major cities around the world, urbanization and rising land prices have been driving an increase in real estate development adjacent to, and above in many cases, railway lines and other transportation corridors. Structure-borne sound and vibrations from traffic can be are annoying to human occupants; if high, they can also be disruptive to operation of manufacturing facilities, medical facil...