Finite element analysis of a deep-seated slope deformation

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Volumn 34, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 135-159

  Forlati, F ^a   Gioda, G ^b   Scavia, C ^c  

^a Regione Piemonte   (Italy)

^b POLITECNICO DI MILANO   (Italy)

^c POLITECNICO DI TORINO   (Italy)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

DEFORMATION; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; GEOLOGY; STRAIN; TIME AND MOTION STUDY; VISCOPLASTICITY;

SLOPE DEFORMATION; STRAIN SOFETINING;

ROCK MECHANICS;

EID: 0035302066     PISSN: 07232632     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s006030170019     Document Type: Article

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