Time-Dependent Damage Investigation of Rock Mass in an <em>In</em><em> </em><em>Situ</em> Experimental Tunnel

In underground tunnels or caverns, time-dependent deformation or failure of rock mass, such as extending cracks, gradual rock falls, <em>e</em><em>tc</em>., are a costly irritant and a major safety concern if the time-dependent damage of surrou...

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Main Authors: Jing Chen, Jie Cui, Quan Jiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-08-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/5/8/1389