The time-dependent behavior of the left bank abutment slope at Jinping I hydropower station has a major influence on the normal operation and long-term safety o
This study uses a three-dimensional crack model to theoretically derive the Hoeke Brown rock failure criterion based on the linear elastic fracture theory. Spec
For high-steep slopes in hydropower engineering, damage can be induced or accumulated due to a series of human or natural activities, including excavation, dam
Blasting used for rock excavation is associated with ground vibrations having potential damage to surroundingstructures. The extent of damage produced in a stru