1. Barite Mine Design Using Integrated Surface Geophysical Surveying and Modeling

   • G. E. Ene
   • C. O. Okogbue
   • C. I. P. Dim

   Original Paper 07 September 2018 Pages: 1105 - 1123

   

2. Numerical Investigation to Influence of Perforation Angle on Hydraulic Fracturing Process

   • Lin Bu
   • Shucai Li
   • Zongqing Zhou

   Original Paper 20 August 2018 Pages: 1125 - 1133

   

3. An Improved Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation System and Application for Risk Assessment of Floor Water Inrush in Deep Mining

   • Wenbin Sun
   • Yanchao Xue

   Original Paper 11 September 2018 Pages: 1135 - 1145

   

4. Deformation Failure Characteristics and Loading Rate Effect of Sandstone Under Uniaxial Cyclic Loading and Unloading

   • Xuejun Zhu
   • Yangyang Li
   • Zhanxin Liu

   Original Paper 24 August 2018 Pages: 1147 - 1154

   

5. Peak Friction Angle of Soils as a Function of Grain Size

   • C. Arvanitidis
   • E. Steiakakis
   • Z. Agioutantis

   Original Paper 22 August 2018 Pages: 1155 - 1167

   

6. Research on the Design of Roof Cutting Parameters of Non Coal Pillar Gob-side Entry Retaining Mining with Roof Cutting and Pressure Releasing

   • Ma Xingen
   • He Manchao
   • Zhang Jiabin

   Original Paper 30 August 2018 Pages: 1169 - 1184

   

7. Study on Compaction Characteristics of Paste Filling and Its Application

   • Jia-xing Guo
   • Ke Ding
   • Yong Jian

   Original Paper 28 August 2018 Pages: 1185 - 1194

   

8. Mechanical Effect Analysis and Comparative Site Tests on Surrounding Rock with Different Bolt Anchoring Lengths and Pre-tightening Forces

   • Qi Wang
   • Hongtao Wang
   • Yingdong Xu

   Original Paper 29 August 2018 Pages: 1195 - 1209

   

9. Shaking Table Model Test on the Dynamic Response of Anti-dip Rock Slope

   • Xixia Feng
   • Qinghui Jiang
   • Huichao Zhang

   Original Paper 30 August 2018 Pages: 1211 - 1221

   

10. Uncertainty and Reliability Analysis of Open Pit Rock Slopes: A Critical Review of Methods of Analysis

    • Musah Abdulai
    • Mostafa Sharifzadeh

    Original Paper 29 August 2018 Pages: 1223 - 1247

    

11. Stability Analysis and Case Study of Shallow Tunnel Using Pipe Roof Support

    • Hongju Xiao
    • Shunhua Zhou
    • Yuyong Sun

    Original Paper 29 August 2018 Pages: 1249 - 1260

    

12. Determination of Critical Failure Surface of Slopes Using Particle Swarm Optimization Technique Considering Seepage and Seismic Loading

    • N. Himanshu
    • A. Burman

    Original Paper 30 August 2018 Pages: 1261 - 1281

    

13. A Numerical Study on Extent of Crushed Zone Around Blasthole in Basalt Rock

    • Ashish Juneja
    • Partha Pinaki

    Original Paper 31 August 2018 Pages: 1283 - 1296

    

14. Numerical Analysis of Surrounding Rock Stability in Super-Large Section Tunnel Based on Hydro-Mechanical Coupling Model

    • Cong Liu
    • Shucai Li
    • Yuxue Chen

    Original Paper 01 September 2018 Pages: 1297 - 1310

    

15. Predicting Loading–Unloading Pile Static Load Test Curves by Using Artificial Neural Networks

    • A. K. Alzo’ubi
    • Farid Ibrahim

    Original Paper 03 September 2018 Pages: 1311 - 1330

    

16. Research on the Macro and Micro Evolution Law of Shear Fracture of Gas-Bearing Coal Under Different Shear Rates

    • Lei Wang
    • Jiang Xu
    • Dongmei Chen

    Original Paper 03 September 2018 Pages: 1331 - 1342

    

17. Displacement-Based Estimation of the Best Time for Secondary Lining Construction Using Grey Model GM (1,1)

    • Chongchun Xiao
    • Xinmin Wang
    • Hao Wang

    Original Paper 03 September 2018 Pages: 1343 - 1355

    

18. Microstructure Features of Powdery Coal-Bearing Soil Based on the Digital Image Measurement Technology and Fractal Theory

    • Bo Han
    • Guang-yin Lu
    • Yun-wei Zhao

    Original Paper 07 September 2018 Pages: 1357 - 1371

    

19. Unconfined Compressive Strength of Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Bottom Ashes

    • Yongfu Xu

    Original Paper 05 September 2018 Pages: 1373 - 1382

    

20. Effect of Rainfall Infiltration on Deformation of Geobarrier Wall

    • H. Rahardjo
    • N. Gofar
    • L. H. Johnny Wong

    Original Paper 06 September 2018 Pages: 1383 - 1399

    

21. Study of the Bearing Capacity of Closely Spaced Square Foundations on Granular Soils

    • William Fuentes
    • José Duque
    • Melany Gil

    Original Paper 07 September 2018 Pages: 1401 - 1410

    

22. GIS-Based Subsidence Prediction of Yuzhou Goaf Area at the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project

    • Renwei Ding
    • Handong Liu
    • Jinyu Dong

    Original Paper 17 September 2018 Pages: 1411 - 1420

    

23. Quantitative Evaluation Methods of Brittle Failure Characteristics of Coal: A Case Study of Hard Coal in China

    • Bo Ren
    • Shao-hua Wang
    • Xian-jie Hao

    Original Paper 15 September 2018 Pages: 1421 - 1434

    

24. The Elastic Modulus Variation During the Shotcrete Curing Jointly Investigated by the Convergence-Confinement and the Hyperstatic Reaction Methods

    • Pierpaolo Oreste
    • Giovanni Spagnoli
    • Cesar Alejandro Luna Ramos

    Original Paper 17 September 2018 Pages: 1435 - 1452

    

25. Using Finite Element Strength Reduction Method for Stability Analysis of Geocell-Reinforced Slopes

    • Mohammad Reza Arvin
    • Amir Zakeri
    • Mostafa Bahmani Shoorijeh

    Original Paper 12 September 2018 Pages: 1453 - 1467

    

26. Analysis of Rock Burst Risk of Roadway in Lower Seam “Knife Handle” Type Isolated Working Face

    • Zhongping Guo
    • Hengze Yang
    • Chao Wang

    Original Paper 12 September 2018 Pages: 1469 - 1481

    

27. Study on Stability of Goaf Pillars in Daqiao Phosphate Mine: Theoretical Calculation and Field Investigation

    • Feifei Wang
    • Ping Zou
    • Zeng Ma

    Original Paper 14 September 2018 Pages: 1483 - 1492

    

28. Risk Assessment of Floor Water Inrush Using Entropy Weight and Variation Coefficient Model

    • Q. Li
    • X. X. Meng
    • L. F. Pang

    Original Paper 14 September 2018 Pages: 1493 - 1501

    

29. Recommendations for a Quantitative Description of Joint Orientation Data

    • Marie-Hélène Fillion
    • John Hadjigeorgiou

    Original Paper 26 September 2018 Pages: 1503 - 1514

    

30. Experimental Research on Creep Failure Characteristics of Gypsum Rock Based on Rock Longitudinal Wave Velocity

    • Zhihe Liu
    • Huaichang Zheng
    • Ming Li

    Original Paper 27 September 2018 Pages: 1515 - 1522

    

31. Prediction of Squeezing Potential in Tunneling Projects Using Data Mining-Based Techniques

    • Ebrahim Ghasemi
    • Hasan Gholizadeh

    Original Paper 24 September 2018 Pages: 1523 - 1532

    

32. Fuzzy Inference System-Based for TBM Field Penetration Index Estimation in Rock Mass

    • Amoussou Coffi Adoko
    • Saffet Yagiz

    Original Paper 24 September 2018 Pages: 1533 - 1553

    

33. Research on Roof Cutting and Pressure Releasing Technology of Directional Fracture Blasting in Dynamic Pressure Roadway

    • XiaoJie Yang
    • ChenKang Liu
    • Shuai Wang

    Original Paper 03 October 2018 Pages: 1555 - 1567

    

34. Goaf Gas Ignition Due to Hard and Thick Rock Stratum Fracture Friction Effects: A Case Study

    • Guangpeng Qin
    • Zhijie Wen
    • Dejian Meng

    Original Paper 08 October 2018 Pages: 1569 - 1584

    

35. Moisture Migration Under Mat Foundations in Nicosia Marl

    • G. Lazarou
    • D. Loukidis
    • M. Bardanis

    Original Paper 05 October 2018 Pages: 1585 - 1608

    

36. Stability of Retained Soils Behind Underground Walls with an Opening Using Lower Bound Limit Analysis and Second-Order Cone Programming

    • Boonchai Ukritchon
    • Suraparb Keawsawasvong

    Original Paper 04 October 2018 Pages: 1609 - 1625

    

37. Analysis on Construction Mechanical Mechanism of Highway Tunnels with Large Span and Small Spacing

    • Shuaishuai Cui
    • Ke Wu
    • Yajun Wang

    Original Paper 08 October 2018 Pages: 1627 - 1642

    

38. Alternative Analytical Solution of Consolidation at Constant Rate of Deformation

    • Gyan Vikash
    • Ramyasri Rachamandugu

    Original Paper 12 October 2018 Pages: 1643 - 1659

    

39. Data-Driven Modeling of Groundwater Level with Least-Square Support Vector Machine and Spatial–Temporal Analysis

    • Yandong Tang
    • Cuiping Zang
    • Minghui Jiang

    Original Paper 13 October 2018 Pages: 1661 - 1670

    

40. Estimation of Rock Mass Squeezing Potential in Tunnel Route (Case Study: Kerman Water Conveyance Tunnel)

    • Farshad Azizi
    • Mohammadreza Koopialipoor
    • Hasan Khoshrou

    Original Paper 08 October 2018 Pages: 1671 - 1685

    

41. Effect of Dune Sand Incorporation on the Physical and Mechanical Behaviour of Tuff: (Experimental Investigation)

    • Elhadj Guesmia Daheur
    • Idriss Goual
    • Ratiba Mitiche-Kettab

    Original Paper 09 October 2018 Pages: 1687 - 1701

    

42. Selecting the Probability Distribution of Cone Tip Resistance Using Moment Ratio Diagram for Soil in Nasiriyah

    • Ressol R. Shakir

    Original Paper 11 October 2018 Pages: 1703 - 1728

    

43. Room and Pillar Design and Construction for Underground Coal Mining in Greece

    • Michail Tzalamarias
    • Ioannis Tzalamarias
    • Vassilis Marinos

    Original Paper 12 October 2018 Pages: 1729 - 1742

    

44. Seismic Stability Analysis of Waterfront Rock Slopes Using the Modified Pseudo-Dynamic Method

    • Xin-Bao Gu
    • Qi-Hong Wu

    Original Paper 12 October 2018 Pages: 1743 - 1753

    

45. Study on Foundation Deformation of Buildings in Mining Subsidence Area and Surface Subsidence Prediction

    • Zhanxin Liu
    • Boqiang Cui
    • Yangyang Li

    Original Paper 11 October 2018 Pages: 1755 - 1764

    

46. Slope Stability Analysis of a Rock Cut in a Residential Area, Madinah, Saudi Arabia: A Case Study

    • Adnan Aqeel
    • Haider Zaman
    • Ahmed Abd El Aal

    Original Paper 17 October 2018 Pages: 1765 - 1778

    

47. Analysis of the Seismic Effect of Slopes with Different Shapes Under Dynamic Loads

    • Gui-Lin Wang
    • Liang Zhang
    • Pei-Yong Qiu

    Original Paper 16 October 2018 Pages: 1779 - 1791

    

48. The Elastic–Plastic Damage Analysis of Underground Research Laboratory Excavation for Disposal of High Level Radioactive Waste

    • Ming-yang Ren
    • Qiang-yong Zhang
    • Yan-zhi Ding

    Original Paper 17 October 2018 Pages: 1793 - 1811

    

49. Mining Thickness Determination of Upper and Lower Protective Coal Seam in Pressure Relief Mining

    • Cun Zhang
    • Shihao Tu
    • Lei Zhang

    Original Paper 19 October 2018 Pages: 1813 - 1827

    

50. The Calculation Method for Backfill Volume of Road Collapse in Mining Subsidence Based on GIS

    • Jinpeng Zhang
    • Limin Liu
    • Wei Peng

    Original Paper 17 October 2018 Pages: 1829 - 1838