Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment

The geotechnical properties and microstructures of lime-stabilized silt clay from Jilin province, China, were studied in detail. Laboratory tests were conducted to evaluate the effects of lime content and curing time on the overall soil …

An important issue in any rock engineering project is the adequate prediction of tool consumption. Excavation tools are subjected to wear, and repair/replacement of those tools is usually an important expense on any excavation budget. The key …

The peak shear strength of discontinuities between two different rock types is essential to evaluate the stability of a rock slope with interlayered rocks. However, current research has paid little attention to shear strength parameters of …

An experimental study that contributes to the understanding of the relationships between petrographic features and engineering properties of igneous rocks is conducted. To this end, a wide range of igneous rocks were tested for their engineering …

A new method is proposed in order to estimate the shear strength of schistosity planes in slate in terms of Mohr–Coulomb cohesion and internal friction angle. The procedure consists in carrying out the Brazilian method under different …