Advances in Rock Mechanics-Infrastructure Development, Volume 4 - Proceedings of the 13th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium (ARMS13)

This book provides an integrated view of underground and geotechnical engineering, combining experimental, numerical, and field studies on rock mechanics, tunnel design, mining hazards, slope stability, and subsurface storage. Studies on brittle and sedimentary rocks under thermal, dynamic, and stress conditions reveal dilation, anisotropy, and fracture processes, supported by simulations of rockburst risk, EDZs, and stress redistribution. Case studies from Indian hydroelectric and mining projects showcase site-specific designs, reinforced soil technologies, and hazard mitigation in Himalayan strata. Topics include CO2/hydrogen storage in lined caverns, hydrogeological confinement, and seepage control. Monitoring and safety are enhanced by infrared thermography, acoustic emission, and blast vibration analysis. AI-driven modeling for discontinuity mapping, stress prediction, and support optimization underscores the growing role of data-driven intelligence in resilient underground infrastructure. 

List of contents

1. Advancement in Site Investigations and Characterization of Rocks & Rock Masses.- 2. Application of Advance Geophysical Investigation Techniques.- 3. Constitutive Modelling of Rocks and Soils.- 4. Rock Excavation Techniques-Drilling, Blasting and Mechanical Cutting.- 5. Rock and Dump Slope Stability and Foundation Analysis.- 6. Rock Supports, Instrumentations and Ground Improvement.- 7. Design Methods and Analysis - Analytical and Numerical Modelling.- 8. Preservation and Restoration of Ancient Monuments.- 9. Deep Underground Mining Methods & Instrumentation.- 10. Underground Space Development for Storages and other purposes.- 11. Innovations and Applications of IOT in Rock Engineering.- 12. Structural Health Monitoring and Rehabilitation.- 13. Advancement in Laboratory Testing Techniques.- 14. Geo-hazards and Risk Management.- 15. Green Technologies for Zero Waste Generation and Sustainable Development.- 16. Case Studies.

Product details

• Assisted by: Debasis Deb (Editor), R. K. Goel (Editor), V M S R Murthy (Editor), V. M.S.R. Murthy (Editor), K. S. Rao (Editor), H S Venkatesh et al (Editor), Mahendra Singh (Editor), H.S. Venkatesh (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 07.02.2026
• EAN: 9789819542543
• ISBN: 978-981-9542-54-3
• No. of pages: 360
• Illustrations: VI, 360 p. 223 illus., 203 illus. in color.
• Series: Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; Geowissenschaften, Naturkatastrophen, Instrumentation, Geoengineering, Natural Hazards, Geotechnical Engineering and Applied Earth Sciences, green technologies, rock mechanics, Urban Infrastructure, Rock Excavation and Engineering