Publications

Abdallah, G. et al. (1995) "Thermal Convection of Fluid in Fractured Media," Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci. & Geomech. Abstr., 32(5), 481-490.

Adachi, T., Y. Ohnishi and K. Arai. (1991) "Investigation of Toppling Slope Failure at Route 305 in Japan," in Proceedings, 7th International Congress on Rock Mechanics (Aachen, Germany, September 1991), pp. 843-846, W. Wittke, Ed. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Advanced Technology & Engineering Services. (1999) Final Report on Numerical Modeling of Tailrace Out Fall Structure for Nathpa Jhakeri Hydro-Electric Project, Report No. 99/NM516.

Aglawe, J. P., and A. G. Corkum. (2006) "Application of Distinct Element Analysis in Slope Stability Problems," presented at the Indo-Norwegian Workshop on Seismic Hazard and Risk Assessment (New Delhi, India, March 2006).

Ahola, M. P. et al. (1996) A Parametric Study of Drift Stability in Jointed Rock Mass. Phase I: Discrete Element Thermal-Mechanical Analysis of Unbackfilled Drifts, Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses, Report to U.S. NRC, CNWRA 96-009.

Ahola, M. P., and A. H. Chowdhury. (1997) "Effect of Seismic Load on a Proposed Nuclear Waste Repository at Yucca Mountain," Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci., 34(3-4), Paper No. 007.

Akky, M. R. et al. (1994) "Dynamic Analyses of Large Underground Caverns Using Discrete-Element Codes - Verification and Reliability," in Tunnelling and Ground Conditions, pp. 477-484, A. Salam, Ed. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Al Heib, M. M. (2008) "Influence de la Deformation Horizontale sur le Bati --- Rôle d'une Tranchee Peripherique / Impact of Horizontal Strain on Buildings --- Effect of Device Trench (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. 159-166. Paris: Laboratoire Central des Ponts et Chaussés.

Al Heib, M. et al. (1995) "A Simple Method for the Alleviation of Dynamic Phenomena in Mines Structures," in CAMI'95 (Third Canadian Conference on Computer Applications in the Mineral Industry, Montréal, October 1995), pp. 248-255, H. S. Mitri, Ed. Montréal: McGill University Press.

Al-Harthi, A. A., and S. R. Hencher. (1993) "On the Effect of Block Size on the Shear Behavior of Jointed Rock Masses," in Scale Effects in Rock Masses, pp. 205-209, A. Pinto da Cunha, Ed. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Al-Harthi, A., and S. Hencher. (1992) "Physical and Numerical Modelling of Underground Excavations in Dilational Rock Masses," in Proceedings, ISRM Regional Conference (Lake Tahoe, June 1992), Vol. 3, pp. 608-615. Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory.

Alejano, L. R. (2004) "Footwall Slope Failure Mechanisms and Design Considerations Using UDEC," in Numerical Modeling of Discrete Materials in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering & Earth Sciences (1st International UDEC/3DEC Symposium, Bochum, Germany, September 2004), pp. 279-287, H. Konietzky, Ed. Leiden: Balkema.

Alejano, L. R. et al. (2088) "Multi-Approach Back-Analysis of a Roof Bed Collapse in a Mining Room Excavated in Stratified Rock," Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci., 45, 899-912.

Alfonsi, P., J. L. Durville and X. Rachez. (1999) "Modelisation Numerique d'une Fondation sur Versant Rocheux par la Methode Des Elements Distincts: Comparaison 2-D/3-D," in Proceedings, 9th ISRM Congress on Rock Mechanics (Paris, France, 1999), Vol. 1, pp. 71-76. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Alfonsi, P., O. Fouché and E. Bourgeois. (2004) "Foundation on Rock: Effect of Rock Fractures on Settlement of Bridge Piers," in Numerical Modeling of Discrete Materials in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering & Earth Sciences (1st International UDEC/3DEC Symposium, Bochum, Germany, September 2004), pp. 257-262, H. Konietzky, Ed. Leiden: Balkema.

Alfonsi, P., and S. Grelaud. (2008) "Determination of Fracture Openings in Rock Masses," in Continuum and Distinct Element Numerical Modeling in Geo-Engineering (Proceedings, 1st International FLAC/DEM Symposium, Minneapolis, August 2008). Paper No. 04-02, R. Hart, C. Detournay, and P. Cundall, Eds. Minneapolis: Itasca Consulting Group, Inc.

Alzo'ubi, A., C. D. Martin and D. M. Cruden. (2007) "A Discrete Element Damage Model for Rock Slopes," in Rock Mechanics: Meeting Society's Challenges and Demands (1st Canada-U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium, Vancouver, May 2007), Vol. 1: Fundamentals, New Technologies & New Ideas, pp. 503-510, E. Eberhardt et al., Ed. London: Taylor & Francis Group.

Applied Research Associates, I., and R. D. Hart et al. (1990) Tunnel Prediction Using Distinct Elements. Vol. II --- Computer Code Modification and Verification, Applied Research Associates, Inc., Itasca Consulting Group, Inc., Report to Defense Nuclear Agency, DNA-TR-90-56-V2, December. Alexandria, Virginia.

Asgian, M. (1989) "A Numerical Model of Fluid-Flow in Deformable Naturally Fractured Rock Masses," Int. J. Rock Mech., Min. Sci. & Geomech. Abstr., 26(3/4), 317-328.

Atallah, A. F., A. H. Marwan and C. Didier. (2002) "Modelling Propagation of Sinkhole, in Both Slow and Dynamic Modes, Using the UDEC Computer Code," in NARMS-TAC 2002: Mining and Tunnelling Innovation and Opportunity, Vol. 1, R. Hammah et al., Eds. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.

Australian Coal Association Research Program. (2001) Final Report: Impacts of Mine Subsidence on the Strata and Hydrology of River Valleys / Management Guidelines for Undermining Cliffs, Gorges and River Systems, Waddington & Associates Pty Limited, Report No. 74, ACARP Research Project Number C8005, March 2001.

Australian Coal Association Research Program. (2002) Final Report: Impacts of Mine Subsidence on the Strata and Hydrology of River Valleys / Management Guidelines for Undermining Cliffs, Gorges and River Systems, Waddington & Associates Pty Limited, Report No.WKA110, ACARP Research Project Number C9067, June 2002.

Azevedo, J., G. Sincraian and J. V. Lemos. (2000) "Seismic Behavior of Blocky Masonry Structures," Earthq. Spectra, 16(2), 337-365.

Baczynski, N. R. P. et al. (2008) "Toppling Slope Failure --- Predicted Versus Actual, Ok Tedi, Papua New Guinea," in SHIRMS 2008 (Proceedings, 1st Southern Hemisphere International Rock Mechanics Symposium, Perth, Western Australia, September 2008), Vol. 1, pp. 419-431, Y. Potvin et al., Eds. Nedlands, Western Australia: Australian Centre for Geomechanics.

Baghbanan, A., and L. Jing. (2007) "Hydraulic Properties of Fractured Rock Masses with Correlated Fracture Length and Aperture," Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci., 44, 704-719.

Baghbanan, A., and L. Jing. (2008) "Stress Effects on Permeability in a Fractured Rock Mass with Correlated Fracture Length and Aperture," Int. J. Rock Mech. Ming. Sci., 45, 1320-1334.

Bagheri, M., N. Shafiezadeh and H. R. Hajihassani. (2006) "Discontinuum and Continuum Modeling of Masjed E Soleyman Power House Cavern," in Multiphysics Coupling and Long Term Behaviour in Rock Mechanics (ISRM Eurock 2006, Liège, Belgium, May 2006), pp. 689-693, A. Van Cotthem et al., Ed. London: Francis & Taylor.

Bandis, S. C., N. R. Barton and M. Christianson. (1985) "Application of a New Numerical Model of Joint Behaviour to Rock Mechanics Problems," in Fundamentals of Rock Joints (International Symposium on Fundamentals of Rock Joints, Bjorkliden, September 1985), pp. 345-356. Luleå, Sweden: Centek.

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.

Bandis, S. C. et al. (2004) "Modeled Versus Observed Tunnel Performance in Weak Bedded Rock Under High Cover: The Dhiarizos Tunnel Case Study (Cyprus)," in Numerical Modeling of Discrete Materials in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering & Earth Sciences (1st International UDEC/3DEC Symposium, Bochum, Germany, September 2004), pp. 35-41, H. Konietzky, Ed. Leiden: Balkema.

Barbero, M., and M. Borri-Brunnetto. (1993) "Some Remarks on the Evaluation of Loading-Rate Effects on the Shear Strength of Rock Joints," in Safety and Environmental Issues in Rock Engineering (EUROCK '93, Lisbon, June 1993), Vol. 1, pp. 23-29, L. Sousa, E. Ribeiro, and N. F. Grossman, Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

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. Barla and L. Repetto. (1999) "Continuum and Discontinuum Modelling for Design Analysis of Tunnels," in Proceedings, 9th ISRM Congress on Rock Mechanics (Paris, France, 1999), Vol. 1, pp. 163-168. Rotterdam: Balkema.

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. et al. (1995) "Validation of a Distinct Element Model for Toppling Rock Slopes," in Proceedings, 8th International Congress on Rock Mechanics (Tokyo, September 1995), Vol. I, pp. 417-421, T. Fujii, Ed. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Barla, G., M. B. Brunetto and G. Gerbaudo. (1992) "Physical and Mathematical Modelling of a Jointed Rock Mass for the Study of Block Toppling," in Proceedings, ISRM Regional Conference on Fractured and Jointed Rock Masses (Lake Tahoe, June 1992), Vol. 3, pp. 616-623. Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory.

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., M. Camusso and S. Aiassa. (2006) "Analysis of Jacking Forces During Microtunnelling in Limestone," Tunn. Undergr. Sp. Tech., 21, 668-683.

Barnett, W. P., and L. Lorig. (2007) "A Model for Stress-Controlled Pipe Growth," J. Volcanol. Goeth. Res., 159, 108-125.

Baroudi, H. et al. (1991) "Modelling of Underground Cavity Storage and Consideration of Rock Mass Discontinuities," in Proceedings, 7th International Congress on Rock Mechanics (Aachen, Germany, September 1991), Vol. 2, pp. 1073-1081. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Barton, N. (1991) "Modelling Jointed Rock Behavior and Tunnel Performance," World Tunnelling, 4(7), 414-416.

Barton, N. (1997) "The Influence of Joint Properties in Modelling Jointed Rock Masses," in Proceedings, 8th International Congress on Rock Mechanics (Tokyo, September 1995), Vol. 3, pp. 1023-1032. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Barton, N. (2009) "Differential Weathering and Adverse Discontinuities Were the Apparent Causes of a Tragic Metro Accident in Brazil," in CD Proceedings, International Conference on Rock Joints and Jointed Rock Masses (Tucson, January 2009). Paper 1096, P. H. S. W. Kulatilake, Ed. Tucson: Kulatilake & Associates.

Barton, N. et al. (1992) "Radioactive Waste Repository Design Using Q and UDEC-BB," in Proceedings, ISRM Regional Conference on Fractured and Jointed Rock Masses (Lake Tahoe, June 1992), Vol. 3, pp. 709-716. Berkeley, California: Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory.

Barton, N. et al. (1985) Numerical Analyses and Laboratory Tests to Investigate the Ekofisk Subsidence, Fjellsprengningsteknikk Bergmekanikk/Geoteknikk.

Barton, N. et al. (1986) "Estimation of Joint Deformations, Potential Leakage and Lining Stresses for a Planned Urban Road Tunnel," in Large Rock Caverns (Conference on Large Rock Caverns, Helsinki, 1986), pp. 1171-1182. Oxford: Pergamon Press.

Barton, N. et al. (1986) "Methods for Selecting Support in Sub-Sea Rock Tunnels," in Proceedings, International Symposium on Strait Crossings (Stavanger, Norway, October 1986), Vol. 2, pp. 715-731. Trondheim: Tapir.

Barton, N. et al. (1987) "Modelling Rock Mass Conductivity Changes in Disturbed Zones," in Rock Mechanics (28th U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics, Tucson, June-July 1987), pp. 563-574. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Barton, N., K. Monsen and P. N. Chryssanthakis O. (1989) "Rock Mechanics Design for High Pressure Gas Storage in Shallow Lined Caverns," in Storage of Gases in Rock Caverns, pp. 159-176. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Barton, N. et al. (1991) "Norwegian Olympic Ice Hockey Cavern of 60 m Span," in Proceedings, 7th International Congress on Rock Mechanics (Aachen, Germany, September 1991), Vol. 2, pp. 1073-1081. Rotterdam: Balkema.

BC Hydro Engineering. (2005) Columbia River - Revelstoke Project: Checkerboard Creek Rock Slope Deficiency Investigation, Summary of Information for Advisory Board Meeting No. 4 (30-31 May 2005), Report for Generation Dam Safety, No. E361.

Bechtel SAIC Company LLC. (2004) Drift Degradation Analysis, ANL-EBS-MD-000027, Rev. 03, Prepared for U.S. Department of Energy, Contract No. DE-AC28-01RW12101.

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.

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

Bhasin, R. K. et al. (1996) "Comparison of Predicted and Measured Performance of a Large Cavern in the Himalayas," Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci. & Geomech. Abstr., 33(6), 607-626.

Bhasin, R. et al. (2004) "Insights Into the Deformation Mechanisms of a Jointed Rock Slope Subjected to Dynamic Loading"J. A. Hudson, and X.-T. Feng, Eds. Special issue of Int. J Rock Mech. Min. Sci, 41(3), Paper No. 2B 21 (April). Proceedings, ISRM SINOROCK2004 symposium (Three Gorges Project Site, China, May 2004).

Bhasin, R., and K. Høeg. (1998) "Parametric Study for a Large Cavern in Jointed Rock Using a Distinct Element Model (UDEC-BB)," Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci., 35(1), 17-29.

Billstein, M. et al. (2003) "Midskog Gets Physical.. and Numerical," IWP&DC, 55(12), 22-26 (December).

Blum, P. et al. (2005) "Performance Assessment of a Nuclear Waste Repository: Upscaling Coupled Hydro-Mechanical Properties for Far-Field Transport Analysis," Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci., 42, 781-792.

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. et al. (1992) "Analysis of Ground Support Methods at the Kristineberg Mine in Sweden," in Rock Support in Mining and Underground Construction (International Symposium on Rock Support, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, June 1992), pp. 499-506, P. K. Kaiser and D. R. McCreath, Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Board, M. et al. (1992) "Fluid Injection for Rockburst Control in Deep Mining," in Rock Mechanics (33rd U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics), pp. 111-120, J. R. Tillerson and W. R. Wawersik, Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Bonakdar, A., and A. Mortazavi. (2009) "Implementation of Joint Roughness Into Discontinuum Modeling of Jointed Rock Masses," in CD Proceedings, International Conference on Rock Joints and Jointed Rock Masses (Tucson, January 2009). Paper 1018, P. H. S. W. Kulatilake, Ed. Tucson: Kulatilake & Associates.

Borri-Brunetto, M. "A Direct Variational Approach to Static Analysis of Discontinua," in Proceedings, 2nd European Specialty Conference on Numerical Methods (Santander, Norway, September 1990), pp. 33-44.

Bosman, J. D., and D. A. Arnold. (1994) "Simulating the Mechanisms of Cave Mining," in The Application of Numerical Modeling in Geotechnical Engineering, pp. 101-114. Pretoria: ISRM-SANG.

Brady, B. H. G., M. L. Cramer and R. D. Hart. (1985) "Technical Note: Preliminary Analysis of a Loading Test on a Large Basalt Block," Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci. & Geomech. Abstr., 22(5), 345-348.

Brady, B. H. et al. (1990) "Verification Studies on the UDEC Computational Model of Jointed Rock," in Mechanics of Jointed and Faulted Rock, pp. 551-558. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Brechtel, C. E., G. R. Struble and B. Guenther. (1999) "The Evaluation of Cemented Rockfill Spans at the Murray Mine," in Rock Mechanics for Industry (37th U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium, Vail, Colorado, June 1999), Vol. 1, pp. 481-487, B. Amadei et al., Ed. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Brox, D. R., and J. Levell. (2000) "Back Analysis and Stability Prediction of Highwall Steepening in Weak Rock," in Pacific Rocks 2000: Rock Around the Rim (4th North American Rock Mechanics Symposium, Seattle, July-August 2000), pp. 523-530, J. Girard et al., Ed. Rotterdam: Balkema.

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.

By, T. L. (1995) "Norway's Olympic Ice Hockey Cavern at Gjøvik - Predicted and Observed Performance During Construction," in Proceedings, International Workshop on Observational Method of Construction of Large Underground Caverns in Difficult Ground Conditions (8th ISRM International Congress on Rock Mechanics, Tokyo, September 1995), Vol. 1, pp. 47-64, S. Sakurai, Ed.

Cai, J. G., and J. Zhao. (2000) "Effects of Multiple Parallel Fractures on Apparent Attenuation of Stress Waves in Rock Masses," Int. J. Rock. Mech. Min. Sci., 37, 661-682.

Cai, J. G., and J. Zhao. (2000) "A Study of UDEC Modeling on Effects of Nonlinear Deformation Behavior of a Fracture on P-Wave Attenuation," in GeoEng 2000 (International Conference on Geotechnical & Geological Engineering, Melbourne, November 2000). Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Technomic Publishing.

Cai, J. G., J. Zhao and X. B. Zhao. (2003) "Prediction of P-Wave Transmission Across a Rock Fracture with a Dynamic Normal Behavior," in Technology Roadmap for Rock Mechanics (10th Congress of the ISRM, Johannesburg, September 2003), Vol. 1, pp. 167-173. Johannesburg: SAIMM.

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.

Calderón, A., A. Catalán and A. Karzulovic. (2003) "Management of a 15x10⁶ Tons Slope Failure at Chuquicamata Mine, Chile," in Soil and Rock America 2003 (39th U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium, Cambridge, Massachusetts, June 2003), pp. 2419-2426, P. J. Culligan, H. H. Einstein, and A. J. Whittle, Eds. Essen: Verlag Glückauf.

Calvetti, F. (1992) Modellazione Numerica Di Mezzi Granulari: Apporccio Micromeccanico. Thesis, Politecnico di Milano.

Calvetti, R., and C. di Prisco. (1993) "Fabric Evolution of Granular Materials: A Numerical Approach," in Proceedings, 1st Forum of Young European Researchers (Liege, July 1993), pp. 115-120.

Camac, B. A., S. P. Hunt and W. R. Bailey. (2005) "Distinct Element Stress Modelling for Top Seal Appraisal in the Pyrenees-Macedon Oil and Gas Fields, Exmouth Sub-Basin North West Shelf," 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 05-706, G. Chen et al., Eds. ARMA, University of Alaska-Fairbanks.

Cappa, F. et al. (2005) "Hydromechanical Interactions in a Fractured Carbonate Reservoir Inferred from Hydraulic and Mechanical Measurements," Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci., 42, 287-306.

Cappa, F. et al. (2006) "Hydromechanical Modelling of Pulse Tests That Measure Fluid Pressure and Fracture Normal Displacement at the Coaraze Laboratory Site, France," Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci., 43, 1062-1082.

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.

Carvalho, J. L., T. G. Carter and M. S. Diederichs. (2007) "An Approach for Prediction of Strength and Post Yield Behaviour for Rock Masses of Low Intact Strength," in Rock Mechanics: Meeting Society's Challenges and Demands (1st Canada-US Rock Mechanics Symposium, Vancouver, Canada, May 2007), Vol. 1: Fundamentals, New Technologies & New Ideas, pp. 277-285, E. Eberhardt, D. Stead, and T. Morrison, Eds. London: Taylor & Francis Group.

Carvalho, J. L., D. T. Kennard and L. Lorig. (2002) "Numerical Analysis of the East Wall of Toquepala Mine, Southern Andes of Peru," in EUROCK 2002 (ISRM International Symposium on Rock Engineering for Mountainous Regions, Medeira, Portugal, November 2002), pp. 615-625, C. Dinas da Gama and L. Ribeiro e Sousa, Eds. Lisbon: Sociedade Portuguesa de Geotecnica.

Chan, T. et al. (1995) "International Comparison of Coupled Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Models of a Multiple-Fracture Bench Mark Problem: DECOVALEX Phase I, Bench Mark Test 2," Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci. & Geomech. Abstr., 32(5), 435-452.

Chandler, N., and D. Martin. (1994) "The Influence of Near Surface Faults on in Situ Stresses in the Canadian Shield," in Rock Mechanics Models and Measurements: Challenges from Industry (1st North American Rock Mechanics Symposium, The University of Texas at Austin, June 1994), pp. 369-376, P. Nelson and S. E. Laubach, Eds. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Chen, R. (1999) "Analyses of Drift Stability and Rockfall Due to Earthquake Ground Motion at Yucca Mountain, Nevada," in Rock Mechanics for Industry (37th U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium, Vail, Colorado, June 1999), Vol. 2, pp. 759-766, Amadei et al. B., Ed. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Chen, R., and L. J. Lorig. (1997) "Numerical Modeling of the Effects of Fault Slip on Fluid Flow Around Extensional Faults: Discussion," J. Struct. Geol., 19(11), 1423-1426.

Chen, R., G. I. Ofoegbu and S. Hsiung. (2000) "Modeling Drift Stability in Fracture Rock Mass at Yucca Mountain, Nevada - Discontinuum Approach," in Pacific Rocks 2000: Rock Around the Rim (4th North American Rock Mechanics Symposium, Seattle, July-August 2000), pp. 945-952, J. Girard et al., Ed. Rotterdam: Balkema.

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Chen, S. G. et al. (2000) "3DEC Modeling of a Small-Scale Field Explosion Test," in Pacific Rocks 2000: Rock Around the Rim (4th North American Rock Mechanics Symposium, Seattle, July-August 2000), pp. 571-576, J. Girard et al., Ed. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Chen, S. G., and J. Zhao. (1998) "Technical Note: A Study of UDEC Modelling for Blast Wave Propagation in Jointed Rock Masses," Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci., 35(1), 93-99.

Chen, S. G. et al. (2000) "A New Model of Joint Shear Strength Under Dynamic Loads in Heavily Fractured Rock Mass," in Pacific Rocks 2000: Rock Around the Rim (4th North American Rock Mechanics Symposium, Seattle, July-August 2000), pp. 755-760, J. Girard et al., Ed. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Chen, S. G. et al. (2000) "Discrete Element Modelling of an Explosion Test in Granite," in GeoEng 2000 (International Conference on Geotechnical & Geological Engineering, Melbourne, November 2000). Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Technomic Publishing.

Chen, X., C. P. Tan and C. Detournay. (2001) "Wellbore Behaviour in Fractured Rock Masses," in Rock Mechanics in the National Interest (38th U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium, Washington, D.C., July 2001), Vol. 1, pp. 59-66. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Chen, X., C. P. Tan and C. Detournay. (2002) "The Impact of Mud Infiltration on Wellbore Stability in Fractured Rock Masses," presented at the SPE/ISRM Rock Mechanics Conference (Irvine, Texas, October 2002), SPE/ISRM 78241.

Chen, X., C. P. Tan and C. Detournay. (2003) "A Study on Wellbore Stability in Fractured Rock Masses with Impact of Mud Infiltration," J. Pet. Sci. & Tech., 38, 145-154.

Chiriotti, E. et al. (1999) "Methodology for Characterizing Very Large Rock Masses: An Illustrative Example," in Rock Mechanics for Industry (37th U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium, Vail, Colorado, June 1999), Vol. 1, pp. 263-270, B. Amadei et al., Ed. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Choi, S. K. (1989) "The Application of the Distinct Element Method for Rock Mechanics Problems," in Proceedings, 1st U.S. Conference on Discrete Element Methods (Golden, Colorado, October 1989), pp. 1-10, G. G. W. Mustoe et al., Ed. Golden, Colorado: CSM Press.

Choi, S. K., and M. A. Coulthard. (1990) "Modelling of Jointed Rock Masses Using the Distinct Element Method," in Mechanics of Jointed and Faulted Rock, pp. 471-478. Rotterdam: Balkema.

Choi, S. O., and S.-K. Chung. (2004) "Stability Analysis of Jointed Rock Slopes with the Barton-Bandis Constitutive Model in UDEC"J. A. Hudson, and X.-T. Feng, Eds. Special issue of Int. J Rock Mech. Min. Sci, 41(3), Paper No. 2B 20 (April). Proceedings, ISRM SINOROCK2004 symposium (Three Gorges Project Site, China, May 2004).

Chong, W. L. et al. (2008) "Lateral Load Capacity of Single Piles Socketed Into Jointed Rocks --- A Review," in SHIRMS 2008 (Proceedings, 1st Southern Hemisphere International Rock Mechanics Symposium, Perth, Western Australia, September 2008), Vol. 1, pp. 297-309, Y. Potvin et al., Eds. Nedlands, Western Australia: Australian Centre for Geomechanics.

Christianson, M. (1989) Sensitivity of the Stability of a Waste Emplacement Drift to Variation in Assumed Rock Joint Parameters in Welded Tuff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NUREG/CR-5336.

Christianson, M. C., M. P. Board and D. B. Rigby. (2006) "UDEC Simulation of Triaxial Testing of Lithophysal Tuff," in Golden Rocks 2006 --- 50 Years of Rock Mechanics, Colorado School of Mines (41st U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium, June 2006). Paper No. 06-968, D. P. Yale et al., Eds. ARMA.

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