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Abazovic, E., and A. Amon. (2003) "A Practice Oriented Modified Linear Elastic Constitutive Model for Fire Loads and Its Application in Tunnel Construction," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2003 (3rd International FLAC Symposium, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, October 2003), pp. 313-319, R. Brummer et al., Eds. Lisse: Balkema.

Abazovic, E., and G. Pintar. (1999) "Dimensioning and Stability Analysis of Segmental Tunnel Linings Undergoing Changes in the Stress Conditions," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics (Minneapolis, September 1999), pp. 287-292, C. Detournay and R. Hart, Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Addis, M. A. et al. (2005) "Slotted Boreholes for Improved Well Stability and Sand Management," in Alaska Rocks 2005 - Rock Mechanics for Energy, Mineral and Infrastructure Development in the Northern Regions (University of Alaska-Anchorage, June 2005). Paper No. ARMA/USRMS 05-789, G. Chen et al., Eds. ARMA, University of Alaska-Fairbanks.

Ahmadi, M., K. Goshtasbi and R. Ashjari. (2007) "Numerical Analyses of Masjed-E-Soleiman Powerhouse Cavern, Iran," in The Second Half Century of Rock Mechanics (11th Congress of the International Society for Rock Mechanics, Lisbon, July 2007), Vol. 2, pp. 951-954, L. Ribeiro e Sousa, C. Olalla, and N. Grossmann, Eds. London: Taylor & Francis Group.

Ahmadi, M., H. M. D. Niasar and M. R. Bidgoli. (2007) "Time-Dependent Behavior of Rock Foundation by Laboratory and Numerical Modeling in Gotvand Dam," in Rock Mechanics: Meeting Society's Challenges and Demands (1st Canada-U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium, Vancouver, May 2007), Vol. 2: Case Histories, pp. 771-776, E. Eberhardt et al., Ed. London: Taylor & Francis Group.

Albert, L. F., E. Nicolini and P. Di Natale. (1999) "Piles Reinforced Soil Below a Raft Foundation," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics (Minneapolis, September 1999), pp. 427-433, C. Detournay and R. Hart, Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Alejano, L. R., and E. Alonso. (1999) "Subsidence Prediction with FLAC," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics (Minneapolis, September 1999), pp. 225-232, C. Detournay and R. Hart, Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Alejano, L. R., and E. Alonso. (2005) "Considerations of Dilatancy Angle in Rocks and Rock Masses," Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci., 42, 481-507.

Alejano, L. R. et al. (1999) "Back-Analysis of a Rockburst in a Swallow Gypsum Room and Pillar Exploitation," in Proceedings, 9th ISRM Congress on Rock Mechanics (Paris, France, 1999), Vol. 2, pp. 1077-1080. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Alexandris, A. P., M. T. Amparioti and A. N. Pavlou. (2006) "Numerical Analysis of a Large Underground Cavern Constructed with the Central Drift Method," in Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics -- 2006 (4th International Symposium, Madrid, May 2006). Paper No. 02-07, R. Hart and P. Varona, Eds. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Itasca Consulting Group, Inc.

Ali, A. Y., and S. M. Bradshaw. (2008) "Effect of Grain Size and Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Minerals on Strength Reduction of Binary Ores Subjected to Microwave Radiation," in SHIRMS 2008 (Proceedings, 1st Southern Hemisphere International Rock Mechanics Symposium, Perth, Western Australia, September 2008), Vol. 2, pp. 85-97, Y. Potvin et al., Eds. Nedlands, Western Australia: Australian Centre for Geomechanics.

Almirall, J. et al. (1992) "Movimientos en la Boveda de un Tunel Carretero de Gran Seccion Sostenido por Metodo Bernold en Pizzarras Sericiticas," in Towards New Worlds in Tunnelling, pp. 1019-1026, Vietez-Utesa and Montanez-Cartaxo, Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Alonso, E., L. R. Alejano and F. Varas. (2006) "Observations on Bifurcation and Localization Phenomena Around an Excavation with FLAC," in Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics -- 2006 (4th International Symposium, Madrid, May 2006). Paper No. 08-08, R. Hart and P. Varona, Eds. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Itasca Consulting Group, Inc.

Alonso, E. et al. (2003) "Ground Response Curves for Rock Masses Exhibiting Strain-Softening Behaviour," Int. J. Num. & Analy. Meth. Geomech., 27, 1153-1184.

Andrade, C. et al. (2000) "Radomiro Tomic Secondary Heap Leach Facility," in Slope Stability in Surface Mining, pp. 427-434, W. A. Hustrulid, M. K. McCarter, and D. J. A. Van Zyl, Eds. Littleton, Colorado: SME.

Andrianopoulos, K. I., A. G. Papadimitriou and G. D. Bouckovalas. (2006) "Implementation of a Bounding Surface Model for Seismic Response of Sands," in Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics -- 2006 (4th International Symposium, Madrid, May 2006). Paper No. 08-02, R. Hart and P. Varona, Eds. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Itasca Consulting Group, Inc.

Andrieux, P. et al. (2003) "FLAC Numerical Simulations of Tunneling Through Paste Backfill at Brunswick Mine," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2003 (3rd International FLAC Symposium, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, October 2003), pp. 197-204, R. Brummer et al., Eds. Lisse: Balkema.

Antilla, P. (1995) "Underground Repository for Low- and Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste at Loviisa, Finland," in Proceedings, 8th International Congress on Rock Mechanics (Tokyo, September 1995), Vol. I, pp. 43-46, T. Fujii, Ed. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Antonov, D. (2006) "Development of the Retaining Wall Concept for Backfilled Stope Using Finite Difference Codes FLAC and FLAC3D," in Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics -- 2006 (4th International Symposium, Madrid, May 2006). Paper No. 02-10, R. Hart and P. Varona, Eds. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Itasca Consulting Group, Inc.

Arunakumari, G., and G. Madhavi Latha. (2007) "Effect of Joint Parameters on the Stress-Strain Response of Rocks," in The Second Half Century of Rock Mechanics (11th Congress of the International Society for Rock Mechanics, Lisbon, July 2007), Vol. 1, pp. 243-246, L. Ribeiro e Sousa, C. Olalla, and N. Grossmann, Eds. London: Taylor & Francis Group.

Arunakumari, G., and G. Madhavi Latha. (2008) "Numerical Prediction of Stress-Strain Response of Jointed Rocks," in Continuum and Distinct Element Numerical Modeling in Geo-Engineering (Proceedings, 1st International FLAC/DEM Symposium, Minneapolis, August 2008). Paper No. 06-04, R. Hart, C. Detournay, and P. Cundall, Eds. Minneapolis: Itasca Consulting Group, Inc.

Asche, H. R. (1999) "The Choice of Mesh Size for Accuracy in Elastoplastic Tunnel FLAC Analyses," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics (Minneapolis, September 1999), pp. 293-299, C. Detournay and R. Hart, Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Attar, I. H., and K. Fakharian. (2006) "Effect of Reinforcement Characteristics on Seismic Response of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Bridge Abutments," in Sea to Sky Geotechnique (59th Canadian Geotechnical Conference & 7th Joint CGS/IAH-CNC Groundwater Specialty Conference, Vancouver, October 2006), pp. 132-139, Paper No. 0132-139.

Avar, B. B., N. Hudyma and M. Karakouzian. (2003) "Porosity Dependence of the Elastic Modulus of Lithophysae-Rich Tuff," Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci., 40, 919-928.

Badie, A., and M. C. Wang. (1990) "Stability of Underground Cavity Subjected to Surface Loads," in Proceedings, International Symposium on Unique Underground Structures (Denver, June 1990), Vol. 1, pp. 8-1 - 8-18. Denver: CSM Press.

Baraize, E. et al. (1995) "Loading of a Geotextile Reinforced Structure National Scale Tests," in Rencontres 95 (Géotextiles et Géomembranes), pp. 86-92, P. Delmas and J. P. Gourc, Eds. Paris: Comité Français pour les Géotextiles et Géomembranes.

Barbero, M., M. Bonini and M. Borri-Brunetto. (2007) "Numerical Modelling of the Mechanical Behaviour of Bimrock," in The Second Half Century of Rock Mechanics (11th Congress of the International Society for Rock Mechanics, Lisbon, July 2007), Vol. 1, pp. 377-380, L. Ribeiro e Sousa, C. Olalla, and N. Grossmann, Eds. London: Taylor & Francis Group.

Barla, G. (2000) "Lessons Learnt from the Excavation of a Large Diameter TBM Tunnel in Complex Hydrogeological Conditions," in GeoEng 2000 (International Conference on Geotechnical & Geological Engineering, Melbourne, November 2000). Invited Paper, pp. 938-995. Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Technomic Publishing.

Barla, G., and M. Barla. (2001) "Numerical Simulation of Squeezing Behavior in Tunnels," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2001 (2nd International FLAC Conference, Lyon, France, October 2001), pp. 323-328, D. Billaux et al., Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Barla, G., M. Barla and M. Bonini. (2004) "Characterisation of Italian Clay Shales for Tunnel Design"J. A. Hudson, and X.-T. Feng, Eds. Special issue of Int. J Rock Mech. Min. Sci, 41(3), Paper No. 1B 05A (April). Proceedings, ISRM SINOROCK2004 symposium (Three Gorges Project Site, China, May 2004).

Barla, G. et al. (2003) "Continuum and Discontinuum Modelling of a High Rock Cut," in Technology Roadmap for Rock Mechanics (10th Congress of the ISRM, Johannesburg, September 2003), Vol. 1, pp. 79-84. Johannesburg: SAIMM.

Barla, G., M. Bonini and G. Cammarata. (2004) "Stress and Seepage Analyses for a Gravity Dam on a Jointed Granitic Rock Mass," in Numerical Modeling of Discrete Materials in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering & Earth Sciences (1st International UDEC/3DEC Symposium, Bochum, Germany, September 2004), pp. 263-268, H. Konietzky, Ed. Leiden: Balkema.

Barla, G., and E. Chiriotti. (1995) "Insights Into the Behaviour of the Large Deep Seated Gravitational Slope Deformation of Rosone, in the Piemont Region (Italy)," Felsbau, 13(6), 425-432.

Barla, M. (2008) "Numerical Simulation of the Swelling Behaviour Around Tunnels Based on Special Triaxial Tests," Tunn. Undergr. Sp. Tech., 23, 508-521.

Barneich, J. et al. (2008) "Walnut Canyon Dam Seismic Performance Evaluation," in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Solid Dynamics (GEESD IV, Sacremento, California, May 2008), CD Proceedings. Geotechnical Special Publication No. 181, Paper No. 181, D. Zeng, M. Manzari T., and D. R. Hiltunen, Eds. New York: ASCE.

Bastani, S. A., and B. L. Kutter. (2003) "Numerical Modeling of Seepage-Induced Liquefaction and Slope Failure," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2003 (3rd International FLAC Symposium, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, October 2003), pp. 91-97, R. Brummer et al., Eds. Lisse: Balkema.

Bathurst, R. J., and K. Hatami. (1998) "Influence of Reinforcement Properties on Seismic Response and Design of Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls," presented at the 51st Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Edmonton, October 1998.

Bathurst, R. J., and K. Hatami. (1998) "Influence of Reinforcement Stiffness, Length and Base Condition on Seismic Response of Geosynthetic Reinforced Retaining Walls," in Proceedings, 6th International Conference on Geosynthetics (Atlanta, March 1998), Vol. 2, pp. 613-616.

Bathurst, R. J., and K. Hatami. (1998) "Seismic Response Analysis of a Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Retaining Wall," Geosynthetics Int., 5(1-2), 127-166.

Bathurst, R. J., and K. Hatami. (1999) "Earthquake Response Analysis of Reinforced-Soil Walls Using FLAC," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics (Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 1999), pp. 407-415, C. Detournay and R. Hart, Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Bathurst, R. J., and K. Hatami. (1999) "Numerical Study of the Influence of Base Shaking on Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls," in Geosynthetics '99 (Boston, April 1999), Vol. 2, pp. 963-976. Roseville, Minnesota: Industrial Fabrics Association International.

Bathurst, R. J. et al. (2002) "Full-Scale Performance Testing and Numerical Modeling of Reinforced Soil Walls," in Landmarks in Earth Reinforcement (International Symposium on Earth Reinforcement, Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan, November 2001), Vol. 2, pp. 3-28, H. Ochiai et al., Ed. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Bathurst, R. J., and S. Zarnani. (2008) "Numerical Modelling of EPS Seismic Buffers," in Geomechanics in the Emerging Social & Technological Age (CD Proceedings, 12th IACMAG Conference, Goa, India, October 2008). Paper No. A53. Toronto: X-CD Technologies Inc.

Beaty, M. H., and P. M. Byrne. (1999) "A Synthesized Approach for Modeling Liquefaction and Displacements," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics (Minneapolis, September 1999), pp. 339-347, C. Detournay and R. Hart, Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Benko, B., and D. Stead. (1998) "The Frank Slide: A Reexamination of the Failure Mechanism," Can. Geotech. J., 35, 299-311.

Benmebarek, S., and N. Khezzar. (2001) "Improvement of the Modified Cam-Clay Model for Overconsolidated Soils," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2001. 2nd International FLAC Conference, Lyon, France, October 2001, pp. 3-6, D. Billaux et al., Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Berchenko, I. (1998) Thermal Loading of a Saturated Rock Mass: Field Experiment and Modeling Using Thermoporoelastic Singular Solutions. Ph.D. Thesis, University of Minnesota, April.

Berchenko, I., C. Detournay and E. Detournay. (1999) "Solution of Thermoplastic Problems Using FLAC," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics (Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 1999), pp. 133-140, C. Detournay and R. Hart, Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Berger, D. J., and M. Laurenti. (2000) "Mine, Community and Agencies Rely on Numerical Modeling to Assess Sensitivity of Highwall Movement," in Pacific Rocks 2000: Rock Around the Rim (4th North American Rock Mechanics Symposium, Seattle, July-August 2000), pp. 547-560, J. Girard et al., Ed. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Berger, D. J., and M. Laurenti. (2000) "Numerical Modeling Used to Assess Highwall Movement at Homestake Mine," in Trends in Rock Mechanics (Geo-Denver 2000, August 2000). Geotechnical Special Publication No. 102, pp. 164-179, J. F. Labuz, S. D. Glaser, and E. Dawson, Eds. Reston, Virginia: ASCE.

Billaux, D., E. Foerster and E. Antoinet. (1997) "Modelling of Soil-Geotextile Interaction for Waste Disposal," in Geomechanics 96 (Roznov, Czech Republic, November 1996), pp. 259-263, Z. Rakowski, Ed. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Blümling, P., and H. Konietzky. (2004) "Calibration and Verification of a Constitutive Law for Opalinus Lay - Results from Laboratory and in-Situ Tests," in 2nd Colloquium of Rock Mechanics --- Theory and Practice (Mitteilungen Für Ingenieurgeologie und Geomechanik der TU Wien), Vol. 6, pp. 88-95.

Board, M. et al. (1996) "Comparative Analysis of Toppling Behaviour at Chuquicamata Open-Pit Mine, Chile," Trans. Inst. Min. Metall. (a), 105, A11-A21 (January-April).

Boidy, E., A. Bouvard and F. Pellet. (2002) "Back Analysis of Time-Dependent Behaviour of a Test Gallery in Claystone," Tunn. Undergr. Sp. Tech., 17, 415-424.

Bonini, M., M. Barla and G. Barla. (2001) "FLAC Applications to the Analysis of Swelling Behavior in Tunnels," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2001 (2nd International FLAC Conference, Lyon, France, October 2001), pp. 329-333, D. Billaux et al., Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Boone, S. J., and J. L. Carvalho. (2002) "Estimation of Ground Deformation in Soft Soils: Comparison of Non-Linear Numerical and Analytical Solutions for the Amsterdam North-South Metroline," in NARMS-TAC 2002: Mining and Tunnelling Innovation and Opportunity, Vol. 2, pp. 1611-1618, R. Hammah et al., Eds. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.

Boukpeti, N., and A. Drescher. (1999) "Non-Associative Models in FLAC," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics (Minneapolis, September 1999), pp. 491-495, C. Detournay and R. Hart, Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Boukpeti, N., and A. Drescher. (2001) "Undrained Biaxial Response of Superior Sand Model," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2001. 2nd International FLAC Conference, Lyon, France, October 2001, pp. 7-13, D. Billaux et al., Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Bourdeau, C. (2006) "Site Effects Study in the Las Colinas Slope (El Salvador, 2001)," in Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics -- 2006 (4th International Symposium, Madrid, May 2006). Paper No. 04-09, R. Hart and P. Varona, Eds. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Itasca Consulting Group, Inc.

Brady, B., and L. Lorig. (1988) "Analysis of Rock Reinforcement Using Finite Difference Methods," Computers and Geotechnics, 5(2), 123-149.

Brady, T. M., and J. C. Johnson. (1989) "Comparison of a Finite-Difference Code to a Finite-Element Code in Modeling an Excavation in an Underground Shaft Pillar," in Numerical Models in Geomechanics (NUMOG III, Niagara Falls, May 1989), pp. 608-619. London: Elsevier Applied Science.

Brandshaug, T. (1989) Stability of Disposal Rooms During Waste Retrieval, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NUREG/CR-5335.

Brandshaug, T. (1989) Variation of Heat Loading for a Repository at Yucca Mountain, U.S. NRC, NUREG/CR-5428.

Brandshaug, T., P. Solseng and P. Schiller. (2001) "A 2D Approach to the Evaluation of the 3D Effects of Landslide Stabilization Using Piles," in Foundations and Ground Improvement (Special Conference, Virginia Polytechnic University, June 2001). Geotechnical Special Publication No. 113, pp. 130-144, T. L. Brandon, Ed. Reston, Virginia: ASCE.

Brandshaug, T. et al. (2004) "Jämförelse Av Strategier För Analys Av Bergförstärkning Med Numeriska Modeller (Comparison of Strategies for Analysis of Ground Support Using Numerical Models)," in Bergmekanikdag 2004 (Rock Mechanics Day, March 17, 2004), pp. 53-66. Stockholm: SveBeFo.

Brown, E. T. (2003) Block Caving Geomechanics (The International Caving Study I, 1997-2000). University of Queensland, JKMRC Monograph Series in Mining and Mineral Processing, Vol. 3. Indooroopilly, Australia: JKMRC.

Brox, D. R., and H. Hagedorn. (1996) "Prediction of in-Situ Stresses Based on Observations and Back Analyses: Piora-Mulde Exploratory Tunnel, Gotthard Base Tunnel Project," in Prediction and Performance in Rock Mechanics & Rock Engineering (EUROCK '96, Turin, September 1996), Vol. 2, pp. 1047-1052, G. Barla, Ed. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Brox, D. R., H. Konietzky and F. Rummel. (1992) "In Situ Stress Measurements Using Hydraulic Fracturing in Jointed Rock in Hong Kong," in Geotechnical Rise --- Identification, Evaluation and Solutions (6th Australia - New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics, Christchurch, February 1992), pp. 231-235. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Geomechanics Society.

Brummer, R. K., P. P. Andrieux and C. P. O'Connor. (2003) "Stability Analyses of Undermined Sill Mats for Base Metal Mining," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2003 (3rd International FLAC Symposium, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, October 2003), pp. 189-195, R. Brummer et al., Eds. Lisse: Balkema.

Bu, S. (2001) "Seismic Evaluation of Concrete Gravity Dams Using FLAC," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2001 (2nd International FLAC Conference, Lyon, France, October 2001), pp. 39-46, D. Billaux et al., Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Buchet, G., and A. Van Cotthem. (1999) "3D 'Steady State' Numerical Modeling of Tunneling and Compensation Grouting," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics (Minneapolis, September 1999), pp. 255-261, C. Detournay and R. Hart, Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Bugden, A., and J. Cassie. (2003) "Tensile Roof Failure Arising from Horizontal Compressive Stress and Geological Slips," in Ground Control in Mining (22nd International Conference, Morgantown, West Virginia, August 2003), pp. 195-202, S. S. Peng et al., Eds. Morgantown, West Virginia: West Virginia University, Department of Mining Engineering.

Bullen, F., and N. Preson. (1992) "Extending the Use of the Nottingham Asphalt Tester," in Proceedings, 7th International Conference on Asphalt Pavements, pp. 35-44. Nottingham: Int. Soc. Asphalt Pavements.

Burcin Avar, B., S. Wilson and N. Hudyma. (2006) "A Modeling Attempt to Determine the Relationship Between Macroporosity and Deformatin Modulus of Tuff," in Sea to Sky Geotechnique (59th Canadian Geotechnical Conference & 7th Joint CGS/IAH-CNC Groundwater Specialty Conference, Vancouver, October 2006), pp. 510-514, Paper No. 071-75.

Bureau, G. J. (2006) "Use of FLAC for Seismic Analysis of Concrete Gravity Dams," in Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics -- 2006 (4th International Symposium, Madrid, May 2006). Paper No. 04-01, R. Hart and P. Varona, Eds. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Itasca Consulting Group, Inc.

Bureau, G., A. E. Velasco and A. Spichiger Blumel. (1994) "Seismic Design of Stage IV Raising Los Leones Dam, Chile," ASDSO Newsletter, 15-22.

Bureau, G., T. O. Keller and S. W. McClelland. (2005) "Nonlinear Seismic Analysis of Sweetwater Main Dam," in Technologies to Enhance Dam Safety and Environment (25th USSD Conference, Salt Lake City, June 2005), pp. 367-384. Denver: U.S. Society on Dams.

Burghignoli, A., S. Miliziano and F. M. Soccadato. (2001) "Effectiveness of Fast-Flow Algorithm: 2D Consolidation Benchmark and Tunneling Application," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2001 (2nd International FLAC Conference, Lyon, France, October 2001), pp. 345-352, D. Billaux et al., Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Burlingame, M. J. (2008) "Determination of Aquifer and Aquitard Properties by Inverse Hydromechanical Modeling," in Continuum and Distinct Element Numerical Modeling in Geo-Engineering (Proceedings, 1st International FLAC/DEM Symposium, Minneapolis, August 2008). Paper No. 03-01, R. Hart, C. Detournay, and P. Cundall, Eds. Minneapolis: Itasca Consulting Group, Inc.

Burlingame, M. J., D. Egin and W. B. Armstrong. (2007) "Technical Note: Unit Weight Determination of Landfill Waste Using Sonic Drilling Methods," J. Geotech. Geoenviron. Eng., 133(5), 609-612.

Burlingame, M. J., A. M. Fouda and R. D. Hart. (2006) "Modeling of Landfill Stability with Vertical Barrier Walls: A Practical Example Using Limit Equilibrium and Numerical Methods," in Geotechnical Engineering in the Information Technology Age (Geocongress 2006, Atlanta, February-March 2006), D. J. DeGroot et al., Eds. Reston, Virginia: ASCE. ISBN 0-7844-0803-3.

Button, E. et al. (2006) "Spatial Relationships Between Discontinuity Orientation and System Behavior in Underground Excavations," in Golden Rocks 2006 --- 50 Years of Rock Mechanics, Colorado School of Mines (41st U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium, June 2006). Paper No. 06-957, D. P. Yale et al., Eds. ARMA.

Bye, A. R., and F. G. Bell. (2001) "Stability Assessment and Slope Design at Sandsloot Open Pit, South Africa," Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci., 38, 449-466.

Bye, A. R., C. A. Jermy and F. G. Bell. (1999) "Slope Optimisation and Review of the Geotechnical Conditions at Sandsloot Open Pit," in Proceedings, 9th ISRM Congress on Rock Mechanics (Paris, France, 1999), Vol. 1, pp. 77-82. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Byrne, P. M., S. S. Park and M. Beaty. (2003) "Seismic Liquefaction: Centrifuge and Numerical Modeling," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2003 (3rd International FLAC Symposium, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, October 2003), pp. 321-331, R. Brummer et al., Eds. Lisse: Balkema.

Byrne, P. M., and M. Seid-Karbasi. (2003) "Seismic Stability of Impoundments," presented at the Vancouver Geotechnical Society Symposium, May 2003.

Byrne, P. M., E. Naesgaard and M. Seid-Karasi. (20006) "Analysis and Design of Earth Structures to Resist Seismic Soil Liquefaction," in Sea to Sky Geotechnique (59th Canadian Geotechnical Conference & 7th Joint CGS/IAH-CNC Groundwater Specialty Conference, Vancouver, October 2006), pp. 1-24.

Ca_a, M., and A. Tajdu. (2000) "The Influence of Roof Bolts Locations on Its Interaction with the Rock Mass," in GeoEng 2000 (International Conference on Geotechnical & Geological Engineering, Melbourne, November 2000). Paper UW0955. Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Technomic Publishing.

Caceres, C. et al. (2006) "Effect of Backfill on Open Stope Design," in Golden Rocks 2006 --- 50 Years of Rock Mechanics, Colorado School of Mines (41st U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium, June 2006). Paper No. 06-1132, D. P. Yale et al., Eds. ARMA.

Cai, M. (2008) "Influence of Stress Path on Tunnel Excavation Response --- Numerical Tool Selection and Modeling Strategy," Tunn. Undergr. Sp. Tech., 23, 618-628.

Cai, M., P. K. Kaiser and C. D. Martin. (1999) "Rock Mass Softening Due to Damage Quantified by Microseismicity," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics (Minneapolis, September 1999), pp. 371-378, C. Detournay and R. Hart, Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Cai, M., P. K. Kaiser and C. D. Martin. (2001) "Quantification of Rock Mass Damage in Underground Excavations from Microseismic Event Monitoring," Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci., 38, 1135-1145.

Cai, M. et al. (2007) "FLAC/PFC Coupled Numerical Simulation of AE in Large-Scale Underground Excavations," Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci., 44, 550-564.

Cala, M., and J. Flisiak. (2001) "Slope Stability Analyses with FLAC and Limit-Equilibrium Methods," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2001 (2nd International FLAC Conference, Lyon, France, October 2001), pp. 111-114, D. Billaux et al., Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Cala, M., and J. Flisiak. (2003) "Complex Geology Slope Stability Analysis by Shear Strength Reduction," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2003 (3rd International FLAC Symposium, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, October 2003), pp. 99-102, R. Brummer et al., Eds. Lisse: Balkema.

Cala, M., J. Flisiak and A. Tajdus. (2006) "Slope Stability Analysis with FLAC in 2D and 3D," in Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics -- 2006 (4th International Symposium, Madrid, May 2006). Paper No. 01-02, R. Hart and P. Varona, Eds. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Itasca Consulting Group, Inc.

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