The behavior of tunnels in anisotropic rock masses is highly complex and heavily dependent on the orientation of the tunnel axis with respect to the geostatic principal stress directions and to the rock structural planes. 2D solutions cannot capture the 3D face effects of such complex scenario; ... View Article
This note presents an alternative method for static load tests on piles (and caissons). Called Equilibrium Method by its first proponents, the method was applied in some load tests in Brazil, in addition to being the object of theoretical studies conducted at the Federal Univer... View Article
The inadequate disposal of hazardous solid waste has become a potential issue, mainly because of the impacts on the environment and human health. This occurs mainly through the contamination of subsurface soil and groundwater by leachates, which are often of the acidic constitu... View Article
Laboratory compaction of soils is an important aspect in the selection of materials for earthwork construction. Owing to time constraints and concern for depleting resources, it becomes imperative that empirical relationships would be developed to predict compaction parameters,... View Article
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