Publications

Adachi, J. et al. (2008) "Automatic Grid Generation, Property Rezoning and Geomechanical Analysis of Petrel-ECLIPSE Petroleum Reservoir Data with FLAC3D," in Continuum and Distinct Element Numerical Modeling in Geo-Engineering (Proceedings, 1st International FLAC/DEM Symposium, Minneapolis, August 2008). Paper No. 02-01, R. Hart, C. Detournay, and P. Cundall, Eds. Minneapolis: Itasca Consulting Group, Inc.

Alsaleh, H., and I. Shahrour. (2006) "Three-Dimensional Nonlinear Finite-Difference Analysis for Seismic Soil-Micropile-Structure Interaction; Effects of Nonlinearity of Soil and Micropile-Soil Interface," 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.

Andersson, J. C., C. D. Martin and R. Christiansson. (2004) "SKB's Äspö Pillar Stability Experiment, Sweden," in Gulf Rocks 2004: Rock Mechanics Across Borders & Disciplines (6th NARMS Conference, Houston, June 2004), D. P. Yale, S. M. Willson, and A. S. Abou-Sayed, Eds. Paper no. ARMA/NARMS 04-503.

Antoinet, E., P. Busi and F. Sabatier. (2008) "Tour Oxygene a Lyon --- Evaluation Des Interactions Sol-Structure Pour le Choix Du Mode de Fondation / Tour Oxygene in Lyon --- Assessment of Soil-Structure Interactions for the Choice of Foundations (in French)," in Insertion Des Grands Ouvrages dans Leur Environment (Insertion of Large Civil Engineering Structures in the Environment, JNGG'08, Nantes, France, June 2008), pp. 167-174. Paris: Laboratoire Central des Ponts et Chaussés.

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.

Armand, G. et al. (2006) "Hydromechanical Response to a Mine by Test Experiment in Deep Claystone," in Sea to Sky Geotechnique (59th Canadian Geotechnical Conference & 7th Joint CGS/IAH-CNC Groundwater Specialty Conference, Vancouver, October 2006), pp. 488-495, Paper No. 049-56.

Askoy, M., and G. Once. (2003) "A Parametric Study of Slope Stability Under Circular Failure Condition by a Numerical Method," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2003 (3rd International FLAC Symposium, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, October 2003), pp. 83-89, R. Brummer et al., Eds. Lisse: Balkema.

Badr, S. et al. (2003) "Three-Dimensional Strain Softening Modeling of Deep Longwall Coal Mine Layouts," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2003 (3rd International FLAC Symposium, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, October 2003), pp. 233-239, R. Brummer et al., Eds. Lisse: Balkema.

Badr, S. et al. (2003) "Numerical Modeling of Longwalls in Deep Coal Mines," in Ground Control in Mining (22nd International Conference, Morgantown, West Virginia, August 2003), pp. 37-43, S. S. Peng et al., Eds. Morgantown, West Virginia: West Virginia University, Department of Mining Engineering.

Badr, S. et al. (2002) "Numerical Modeling of Yielding Chain Pillars in Longwall Mines," in NARMS-TAC 2002: Mining and Tunnelling Innovation and Opportunity, Vol. 1, pp. 99-106, R. Hammah et al., Eds. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.

Bae, G.-J. et al. (2006) "Prediction of Corrosion of Fully Cement-Grouted Rockbolts by Chloride Diffusion," in AITES-ITA 2006 (World Tunnel Congress & 32nd ITA General Assembly, Seoul, Korea, April 2006)I.-M. Lee, C. Yoo, and K.-H. You, Eds. Special issue of Tunn. Undergr. Sp. Tech., 21(3-4), Paper No. pita06-0353 (May-July). Elsevier Ltd.

Baker, C., and R. P. Young. (2002) "Applications of Ultrasonic Techniques to in-Situ Investigation of Critical Structures in Rock and Concrete," in NARMS-TAC 2002: Mining and Tunnelling Innovation and Opportunity, Vol. 1, pp. 425-432, R. Hammah et al., Eds. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.

Bandis, S. C., C. A. Schinas and J. C. Sharp. (2004) "Modeling-Aided Design of a Very Large Span Underground Excavation," in Numerical Modeling of Discrete Materials in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering & Earth Sciences (1st International UDEC/3DEC Symposium, Bochum, Germany, September 2004), pp. 57-63, H. Konietzky, Ed. Leiden: Balkema.

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

Beer, G. et al. (1999) "Geotechnical Data Acquisition, Numerical Simulation and Visualization on Site," in Proceedings, 9th ISRM Congress on Rock Mechanics (Paris, France, 1999), Vol. 2, pp. 1333-1338. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Berge, P. A., and H. F. Wang. (1999) "Thermomechanical Effects on Permeability for a 3-D Model of YM Rock," in Rock Mechanics for Industry (37th U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium, Vail, Colorado, June 1999), Vol. 2, pp. 729-749, B. Amadei et al., Ed. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Bénéïto, C., and P. Gotteland. (2001) "Three-Dimensional Numerical Modeling of Geosynthetics Mechanical Behavior," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2001 (2nd International FLAC Conference, Lyon, France, October 2001), pp. 191-198, D. Billaux et al., Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Board, M., B. Damjanac and M. Pierce. (2007) "Development of a Methodology for Analysis of Instability in Room and Pillar Mines," in Deep Mining 07 (Fourth International Seminar on Deep and High Stress Mining, November 2007, Perth, Australia), pp. 273-282, Y. Potvin, Ed. Perth: Australian Centre for Geomechanics.

Board, M., and B. Damjanac. (2003) "Development of a Methodology for Analysis of Instability in Room and Pillar Mines," in 2003 Swedish Rock Mechanics Day Conference, pp. 1-22, O. Stephansson, Ed. Stockholm: SveBeFo.

Bocabarteille, A. et al. (2000) "Geotechnical Site Characterisation of the Perthus Tunnel," in GeoEng 2000 (International Conference on Geotechnical & Geological Engineering, Melbourne, November 2000). Paper No. UW0649. Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Technomic Publishing.

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.

Borrás, X. et al. (2003) "Compensation Grouting Analysis with FLAC3D," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2003 (3rd International FLAC Symposium, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, October 2003), pp. 3-8, R. Brummer et al., Eds. Lisse: Balkema.

Bortolussi, A. Ciccu, P. P. Manca and A. Vargiu. (1997) "Influence of Stressing State in Rock Slotting with Waterjet," in Geomechanics 96 (Roznov, Czech Republic, November 1996), pp. 327-334, Z. Rakowski, Ed. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Bourdeau, C., D. Billaux and A. F. Chraibi. (2008) "Thermo-Hydromechanical Analysis of a Dam Using FLAC3D Software," in Continuum and Distinct Element Numerical Modeling in Geo-Engineering (Proceedings, 1st International FLAC/DEM Symposium, Minneapolis, August 2008). Paper 03-02, R. Hart, C. Detournay, and P. Cundall, Eds. Minneapolis: Itasca Consulting Group, Inc.

Bourdeau, C., D. Billaux and A. Chraibi. (2008) "Deplacements d'un Barrage Sous l'Effet Des Variations de Temperatures et de la Retenue / Displacements of a Dam with Variations of the Air and Water Temperatures and of the Reservoir Level (in French)," in Insertion Des Grands Ouvrages dans Leur Environment (Insertion of Large Civil Engineering Structures in the Environment, JNGG'08, Nantes, France, June 2008), pp. 411-418. Paris: Laboratoire Central des Ponts et Chaussés.

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.

Brown, E. T. (2008) "Estimating the Mechanical Properties of Rock Masses," in SHIRMS 2008 (Proceedings, 1st Southern Hemisphere International Rock Mechanics Symposium, Perth, Western Australia, September 2008), Vol. 1, pp. 3-22, Y. Potvin et al., Eds. Nedlands, Western Australia: Australian Centre for Geomechanics.

Brummer, R. K. et al. (2003) "FLAC3D Numerical Simulations of Ore Pillars at Laronde Mine," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2003 (3rd International FLAC Symposium, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, October 2003), pp. 205-210, R. Brummer et al., Eds. Lisse: Balkema.

Brummer, R. K. et al. (2007) "Modelling the Caving of Stope Backs Under High Stress Conditions: A Case Study of Prediction and Field Trials," in Rock Mechanics: Meeting Society's Challenges and Demands (1st Canada-U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium, Vancouver, May 2007), Vol. 2: Case Histories, pp. 1329-1335, E. Eberhardt et al., Ed. London: Taylor & Francis Group.

Brummer, R. K., C. P. O'Connor and A. Turichshev. (2006) "Comprehensive Geomechanical Design of a Large Underground Observatory at 6800 Ft," in Golden Rocks 2006 --- 50 Years of Rock Mechanics, Colorado School of Mines (41st U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium, June 2006). Paper No. 06-1162, D. P. Yale et al., Eds. ARMA.

Brummer, R. K. et al. (2004) "Modelling the Progression of Back and Wall Caving in Deep Blasthole Stope Failures at Kidd Mine Using FLAC3D," in Proud to Be Miners (MassMin 2004, Santiago, August 2004), pp. 252-257, A. Karzulovic and M. A. Alfaro, Eds. Santiago: Mineria Chilena.

Buchet, G., and A. Van Cotthem. (2001) "Real-Time Modeling of Tunneling and Compensation Grouting at Rio Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2001 (2nd International FLAC Conference, Lyon, France, October 2001), pp. 335-343, D. Billaux et al., Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Burlon, S., and H. Mroueh. (2008) "Analyse Numerique de la Mise en Place d'une Paroi Moulee Ana / Numerical Analysis Diaphragm Wall Installation (in French)," in Insertion Des Grands Ouvrages dans Leur Environment (Insertion of Large Civil Engineering Structures in the Environment, JNGG'08, Nantes, France, June 2008), pp. 199 -206. Paris: Laboratoire Central des Ponts et Chaussés.

Burlon, S., and H. Mroueh. (2008) "Influence de L'elasticite Non Lineaire dans le Calcul Des Excavations / Influence of Nonlinear Elasticity in the Design of Excavations (in French)," in Insertion Des Grands Ouvrages dans Leur Environment (Insertion of Large Civil Engineering Structures in the Environment, JNGG'08, Nantes, France, June 2008), pp. 45-52. Paris: Laboratoire Central des Ponts et Chaussés.

Burlon, S., and H. Mroueh. (2008) "Modelisation Du Soulevement Du Terrain par une Injection --- Application Aux Excavations / Numerical Modelling of Displacement Grouting --- Application to Excavations (in French)," in Insertion Des Grands Ouvrages dans Leur Environment (Insertion of Large Civil Engineering Structures in the Environment, JNGG'08, Nantes, France, June 2008), pp. 207-214. Paris: Laboratoire Central des Ponts et Chaussés.

Cai, M. F., H. G. Ji and J. A. Wang. (2005) "Technical Note: Study of the Time-Space-Strength Relation for Mining Seismicity at Laohutai Coal Mine and Its Prediction," Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci., 42(1), 145-151 (January).

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.

Calderón, A. R., and A. D. Tapia. (2006) "Slope-Steepening Decision Using Quantified Risk Assessment: The Chuquicamata Case," in Golden Rocks 2006 --- 50 Years of Rock Mechanics, Colorado School of Mines (41st U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium, June 2006). Paper No. 06-1145, D. P. Yale et al., Eds. ARMA.

Cardoso, A. I. S., and J. E. Quintanilha de Menezes. (2004) "Numerical Modeling of Nailed Wire and Cable Metallic Meshes for Rock Slope Stabilization," in Rock Engineering: Theory and Practice (EUROCK 2004 & 53rd Geomechanics Colloquy, Salzburg, Austria, October 2004), pp. 679-682, W. Schubert, Ed. Essen: Verlag Glückauf.

Carlson, G., and R. Golden Jr. (2008) "Initiation, Growth, Monitoring and Management of the 7210 Cave at Henderson Mine --- A Case Study," in MASSMIN 2008 (5th International Conference on Mass Mining, Luleå, Sweden, June 2008), pp. 97-106, H. Schunnesson and E. Nordlund, Eds. Luleå: Division of Mining & Geotechnical Engineering, Luleå University of Technology.

Carranza-Torres, C., and C. Fairhurst "The Elasto-Plastic Response of Underground Excavations in Rock Masses That Satisfy the Hoek-Brown Failure Criterion," Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci., 36, 777-809 (1999).

Carranza-Torres, C., and C. Fairhurst. (1997) "On the Stability of Tunnels Under Gravity Loading, with Post-Peak Softening of the Ground," Int. J. Rock. Mech. Min. Sci., 34(3-4), Paper No. 075.

Carranza-Torres, C., and C. Fairhurst. (2000) "Analysis of Tunnel Support Requirements Using the Convergence-Confinement Method and the Hoek-Brown Rock Failure Criterion," in GeoEng 2000 (International Conference on Geotechnical & Geological Engineering, Melbourne, November 2000). Paper UW1244. Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Technomic Publishing.

Carranza-Torres, C., and C. Fairhurst. (2000) "Application of the Convergence-Confinement Method of Tunnel Design to Rock Masses That Satisfy the Hoek-Brown Failure Criterion," Tunn. Undergr. Sp. Tech., 15(2), 187-213.

Carranza-Torres, C., C. Fairhurst and L. Lorig. (1997) "Insights on the Stability of Large Excavations from Analytical and Numerical Models," Felsbau, 15(1), 45-63.

Celada, B., P. Varona and P. Velasco. (1996) "Back Analysis of the Deformations of the Bolonia Experimental Shaft," in IV Coloquio Internacional Sobre el Enlace Fijo del Estrecho de Gibraltar (Seville, May 1995), Vol. 3, pp. 135-148. Madrid: SECEG, S. A.

Chen, C.-Y., and G. R. Martin. (2001) "Effect of Embankment Slope on Lateral Response of Piles," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2001 (2nd International FLAC Conference, Lyon, France, October 2001), pp. 205-213, D. Billaux et al., Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Cheon, D.-S. et al. (2006) "An Experimental Study on the Brittle Failure Under True Triaxial Conditions," in AITES-ITA 2006 (World Tunnel Congress & 32nd ITA General Assembly, Seoul, Korea, April 2006)I.-M. Lee, C. Yoo, and K.-H. You, Eds. Special issue of Tunn. Undergr. Sp. Tech., 21(3-4), Paper No. pita06-0260 (May-July). Elsevier Ltd.

Choi, S. O., and H.-S. Shin. (2004) "Stability Analysis of a Tunnel Excavated in a Weak Rock Mass and the Optimal Supporting System Design"J. A. Hudson, and X.-T. Feng, Eds. Special issue of Int. J Rock Mech. Min. Sci, 41(3), Paper No. 3B 18 (April). Proceedings, ISRM SINOROCK2004 symposium (Three Gorges Project Site, China, May 2004).

Chugh, A. K., and T. D. Stark. (2003) "An Automated Procedure for 3-Dimensional Mesh Generation," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2003 (3rd International FLAC Symposium, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, October 2003), pp. 9-15, R. Brummer et al., Eds. Lisse: Balkema.

Chugh, A. K. (2006 (in press)) "Natural Vibration Characteristics of Gravity Structures," Int. J. Numer. Anal. Meth. Geomech.

Chugh, A. K., and C. N. Powell. (2004) "Estimation of Hydraulic Uplift Pressures on Foundation Rock Blocks," in Gulf Rocks 2004: Rock Mechanics Across Borders & Disciplines (6th NARMS Conference, Houston, June 2004), D. P. Yale, S. M. Willson, and A. S. Abou-Sayed, Eds. Paper no. ARMA/NARMS 04-434.

Chugh, A. K., T. D. Stark and K. A. DeJong. (2007) "Reanalysis of a Municipal Landfill Slope Failure Near Cincinnati, Ohio, USA," Can. Geotech. J., 44, 33-53.

Clark, I. H. (2008) "Stresses Under Coal Stockpiles During Drawdown," in Continuum and Distinct Element Numerical Modeling in Geo-Engineering (Proceedings, 1st International FLAC/DEM Symposium, Minneapolis, August 2008). Paper No. 07-02, R. Hart, C. Detournay, and P. Cundall, Eds. Minneapolis: Itasca Consulting Group, Inc.

Comodromos, E. M., and S. V. Bareka. (2005) "Response Prediction for Axially Loaded Pile Groups in Clays Using 3D Nonlinear Analysis," in Proceedings, 16th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (Osaka, Japan, September 2005), Vol. 4, pp. 2091-2094. Rotterdam: Millpress.

Comodromos, E. M., C. T. Anagnostopoulos and M. K. Georgiadis. (2003) "Numerical Assessment of Axial Pile Group Response Based on Load Test," Comput. Geotech., 30, 505-515.

Comodromos, E. M., and S. V. Bareka. (2005) "Evaluation of Negative Skin Friction Effects in Pile Foundations Using 3D Nonlinear Analysis," Comput. Geotech., 32, 210-221.

Comodromos, E. M., and S. V. Bareka. (2009) "Response evaluation of axially loaded fixed-head pile groups in clayey soils," Int. J. Numer. Anal. Meth. Geomech, 33, 1839-1865.

Comodromos, E. M., and K. D. Pitilakis. (2005) "Response Evaluation for Horizontally Loaded Fixed-Head Pile Groups Using 3-D Non-Linear Analysis," Int. J. Numer. Anal. Meth. Geomech., 29, 597-625.

Comodromos, E. M., M.C. Papadopoulou and I.K. Rentzeperis. (2009) "Pile foundation analysis and design using experimental data and 3-D numerical analysis," Comput. Geotech., 36, 819-836.

Comodromos, E. M., M.C. Papadopoulou and I.K. Rentzeperis. (2009) "Effect of Cracking on the Response of Pile Test under Horizontal Loading," J. Geotech. Geoenviron. , 135(9), 1275-1284.

Connell, L. D., and C. Detournay. (2008) "Coupled Flow and Geomechanical Processes During Enhanced Coal Seam Methane Recovery Through CO_2 Sequestration," Int. J. Coal Geol., 77, 22-233.

Connell, L. D., and C. Detournay. (2008) "Coupled Flow and Geomechanical Simulation of Gas Production from Coal Seams," in CD Proceedings, 2008 Asia Pacific Coalbed Methane Symposium (September 2008). Paper IL006, P. Massarotto et al., Eds. Brisbane, Australia: University of Queensland, Chem. Eng. & Earth Sci.

Hart, R., C. Detournay and P. Cundall, Eds. (2008) Continuum and Distinct Element Numerical Modeling in Geo-Engineering (CD Proceedings, St International FLAC/DEM Symposium, Minneapolis, August 2008). Minneapolis: Itasca Consulting Group, Inc.

Corkum, A. G., and C. D. Martin. (2007) "The Mechanical Behaviour of Weak Mudstone (Opalinus Clay) at Low Stresses," Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci., 44, 196-209.

Corkum, A. G., and C. D. Martin. (2007) "Modelling a Mine-by Test at the Mont Terri Rock Laboratory, Switzerland," Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci., 44, 846-859.

Corkum, A. G., and C. D. Martin. (2006) "Analysis of Tunnel Deformations in Opalinus Clay Using a Stress-Dependent Modulus Model," in Sea to Sky Geotechnique (59th Canadian Geotechnical Conference & 7th Joint CGS/IAH-CNC Groundwater Specialty Conference, Vancouver, October 2006), pp. 461-468, Paper No. 022-29.

Coulthard, M. A. (2001) "Undermining of an Unlined Tunnel in Rock," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2001 (2nd International FLAC Conference, Lyon, France, October 2001), pp. 265-272, D. Billaux et al., Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Coulthard, M. A., and G. E. Holt. (2008) "Numerical Modelling of Mining Near and Beneath Tailings Dams," in SHIRMS 2008 (Proceedings, 1st Southern Hemisphere International Rock Mechanics Symposium, Perth, Western Australia, September 2008), Vol. 1, pp. 341-354, Y. Potvin et al., Eds. Nedlands, Western Australia: Australian Centre for Geomechanics.

Cundall, P. A. (2006) "A Simple Hysteretic Damping Formulation for Dynamic Continuum Simulations," in Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics -- 2006 (4th International Symposium, Madrid, May 2006). Paper No. 07-04, R. Hart and P. Varona, Eds. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Itasca Consulting Group, Inc.

Cundall, P., C. Carranza-Torres and R. Hart. (2003) "A New Constitutive Model Based on the Hoek-Brown Criterion," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2003 (3rd International FLAC Symposium, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, October 2003), pp. 17-25, R. Brummer et al., Eds. Lisse: Balkema.

Czaikowski, O., and K.-H. Lux. (2006) "Physical Modelling and Numerical Simulation of Long-Term Deformation Behaviour of Indurated Clay with Special Consideration of Anisotropic Effects and in Situ Measurements," in Multiphysics Coupling and Long Term Behaviour in Rock Mechanics (ISRM Eurock 2006, Liège, Belgium, May 2006), pp. 487-492, A. van Cotthem et al., Eds. London: Taylor & Francis Group.

Damjanac, B., and E. Detournay. (2002) "Effects of Underground Nuclear Tests in French Polynesia on the Stability of Atoll Flanks," in Proceedings, 9th ISRM Congress on Rock Mechanics (Paris, 1999), Vol. 3, pp. 1767-1774, G. Vouille and P. Bérest, Eds. Lisse: Balkema.

Deák, G., S. E. Deák and S. O. Mihai. (2008) "3D Stability Computation of the Praid Salt Mines Complex Using DKR Control Method," in Geomechanics in the Emerging Social & Technological Age (CD Proceedings, 12th IACMAG Conference, Goa, India, October 2008). Paper No. A02. Toronto: X-CD Technologies Inc.

Demagh, R., F. Emeriault and R. Kastner. (2008) "Modelisation 3D Du Creusement de Tunnel par Tunnelier a Front Pressurise dans les Sols Surconsolides / 3D Modelling of Tunnel Excavation by Pressurized Tunnel Boring Machine in Oversolidated Soils (in French)," in Insertion Des Grands Ouvrages dans Leur Environment (Insertion of Large Civil Engineering Structures in the Environment, JNGG'08, Nantes, France, June 2008), pp. 305-312. Paris: Laboratoire Central des Ponts et Chaussés.

Deng, J. H. et al. (2007) "Three-Dimensional Stability Evaluation of a Preexisting Landslide with Multiple Sliding Directions by the Strength-Reduction Technique," Can. Geotech. J., 44, 343-354.

Detournay, C., and E. Dzik. (2006) "Nodal Mixed Discretization for Tetrahedral Elements," in Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics -- 2006 (4th International Symposium, Madrid, May 2006). Paper No. 07-02, R. Hart and P. Varona, Eds. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Itasca Consulting Group, Inc.

Dias, D., and R. Kastner. (2001) "Tunnel Face Reinforcement: Numerical Analysis," in FLAC and Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics - 2001 (2nd International FLAC Conference, Lyon, France, October 2001), pp. 361-365, D. Billaux et al., Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Dirige, A. P., and J. F. Archibald. (2005) "Numerical Modeling Simulations of Spray-on Liners," 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 05-691, G. Chen et al., Eds. ARMA, University of Alaska-Fairbanks.

Dirige, A. P. E., and E. De Souza. (2002) "Procedures for the Design of Economic Paste Backfills," in NARMS-TAC 2002: Mining and Tunnelling Innovation and Opportunity, Vol. 1, pp. 899-906, R. Hammah et al., Eds. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.

Dodds, A. (2005) A Numerical Study of Pile Behavior in Large Pile Groups Under Lateral Loading. Volume I and Volume II (Appendices). Ph.D. Thesis, University of Southern California, May.

Erfourth, B. et al. (2006) "3-D Numerical and Analog Models of Macroporous Rock: Investigating the Influence of Void Characteristics on Elastic Modulus," in Golden Rocks 2006 --- 50 Years of Rock Mechanics, Colorado School of Mines (41st U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium, June 2006). Paper No. 06-963, D. P. Yale et al., Eds. ARMA.

Esterhuizen, G. S., D. R. Dolinar and J. L. Ellenberger. (2007) "Observations and Evaluation of Floor Benching Effects on Pillar Stability in U.S. Limestone Mines," in Rock Mechanics: Meeting Society's Challenges and Demands (1st Canada-U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium, Vancouver, May 2007), Vol. 2: Case Histories, pp. 1447-1453, E. Eberhardt et al., Ed. London: Taylor & Francis Group.

Esterhuizen, G., and C. Karacan. (2007) "A Methodology for Determining Gob Permeability Distributions and Its Application to Reservoir Modeling of Coal Mine Longwalls," in The Power of Mining --- Energy's Influence (2007 SME Annual Meeting and CMA 109th National Western Conference, Denver, February 2007). Preprint 07-078. Littleton, Colorado: SME.

Esteves, C., N. Plasencia and C. Lima. (2008) "The Application of FLAC3D on Picote II Underground Powerhouse," in Continuum and Distinct Element Numerical Modeling in Geo-Engineering (Proceedings, 1st International FLAC/DEM Symposium, Minneapolis, August 2008). Paper No. 09-04, R. Hart, C. Detournay, and P. Cundall, Eds. Minneapolis: Itasca Consulting Group, Inc.

Fairhurst, C. (1999) "Rock Mechanics and Nuclear Waste Repositories (Keynote Paper)," in Proceedings, International Workshop on the Rock Mechanics of Nuclear Waste Repositories (Vail, Colorado, June 1998), pp. 1-45, S. Saeb and C. Francke, Eds. Alexandria, Virginia: ARMA.

Fairhurst, C., B. Damjanac and R. Hart. (2000) "Numerical Analysis as a Practical Design Tool in Geo Engineering," in Slope Stability 2000 (Geo-Denver 2000, August 2000). Geotechnical Special Publication No. 101, pp. 169-183, D. V. Griffiths, G. A. Fenton, and T. R. Martin, Eds. Reston, Virginia: ASCE.

Farhangi, S., D. J. Richards and C. R. I. Clayton. (2006) "A 3D Numerical Evaluation of the Influence of Interface Adhesion on the Deformation Pattern of Soils During Penetration of a Rigid Object," in Sea to Sky Geotechnique (59th Canadian Geotechnical Conference & 7th Joint CGS/IAH-CNC Groundwater Specialty Conference, Vancouver, October 2006), pp. 1221-1226, Paper No. 0330-335.

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