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Chen, Y. Lin, W. Chen & L. HuangDevelopment of particle discontinue deformation analysis model with Johnson-Holmquist>Beissel model and its application in projectile penetration, J. Ma, J. Chen, C. Li, Y. Lin, W. Chen & L. HuangInfluence of kinematic parameters on the ODC cutting process based on discrete element method, X. Li, S. Wang, Q. Meng & S. GeInfluence of rock joint distribution characters on ground vibration caused by cylindrical wave propagation, S. Chai, J. Hu, A. Erdi, Z. Gao & X. LiNumerical investigation on dynamic crack propagation behaviours of PMMA plate with prefabricated crack by using 4D-LSM, J. Dong, Y. Wang & G.-F. ZhaoNumerical investigation on dynamic fracture characteristic of crystalline granite at the grain scale based on GBM3D-DEM, T. Zhang, L. Yu, L. Hu, J. Li, W. Li & J. WeiNumerical simulation of ultra high speed penetration of SDB ground penetrating projectile warhead into concrete, W. Chen, T. Xie, Z. Xu & J. MaNumerical simulation on flow of dry cohesionless granular assembly using the distinct element method, T. Nishimura, M. Kohno, H. Uenishi & T. NomuraNumerical study of jointed rock fractures with different shapes of joint asperities using a 3D hybrid finite-discrete element method, Y. Yan, D. Fukuda & J. LiNumerical study of the strain rate dependency of indirect tensile strength with a four-phase lattice spring model, Y. Deng, X. Wei, Y. Huang & G.-F. ZhaoOn the multi-dimensional granular dynamics and stress transfer under impact of external loading, K. Uenishi & D. XiSimulation of dynamic crack propagation and crack branching of brittle material with disk>based discontinuous deformation analysis, F. Liu, Z. Chen & Z. GuoStudy on dynamic characteristics of muddy sand through particle flow method, H. Yu, Z. Bao, X. Wu, J. Shen, X. Bao, L. Luo, H. Cui & X. ChenStudy on impact crushing behavior of realistic 3D rock particles based on CDEM, X. Liu & C. Feng Seismic and earthquake engineering Characterization and properties of faults zones and their effect on stress changes during earthquake, Ö. Aydan, H. Kumsar & N. IwataDynamic behavior and stability of model slopes with hexagonal jointing, Part 1: Research method and laboratory tests of a model material, T. Okada, T. Naya, M. Wani & Y. OotsukaDynamic behavior and stability of model slopes with hexagonal jointing, Part 2: Vibration test of slope model, T. Naya & T. OkadaDynamic behavior and stability of model slopes with hexagonal jointing, Part 3: Stability evaluation by limit equilibrium method, K. KamemuraDynamic behavior and stability of model slopes with hexagonal jointing, Part 4: Evaluation by equivalent linear analysis, R. Kiyota, Y. Takahashi & M. HaradaDynamic behavior and stability of model slopes with hexagonal jointing, Part 5: Prediction by multiple yield model analysis, N. Iwata, A. Matsui, T. Sasaki & R. YoshinakaDynamic behavior and stability of model slopes with hexagonal jointing, Part 6: Prediction by improved discontinuous deformation analysis, R. Hashimoto & T. KoyamaEstimation of ground motions due to potential earthquakes along Chaman fault with particular emphases on Kabul and Kandahar cities in Afghanistan, N. Nasiry & Ö. AydanThe estimation of ground motions through Erratic Pattern Screening (EPS) method and some empirical approaches, Y. Ohta & Ö. AydanFailure modes of shallow twin tunnel induced by earthquakes and the evaluation of their stability, M. Tamashiro, Ö. Aydan, T. Ito, Y. Murayama & N. MalistaniFundamental research on the dynamic stability of huge rock boulders on slopes duringearthquakes, Y. Murayama, T. Ito, Ö. Aydan & N. ÖzcanInvestigation on dynamic response characteristics of a complex rock mass slope at a tunnel entrance under strong earthquake using continuous-discontinuous element method, D. Song, X. Liu, C. Wang, M. Liu & E. WangNumerical analysis of lining structure deformation of long tunnel passing through fracture zone under non-uniform excitation, H. Ding, D. Chen, J. Hu, Y. Zhou, Q. Sheng, X. Fu & W. YuanSeismic response and failure mechanism analysis of rock slope reinforced by anchored pile structures, H. Hu, G. Gan, X. Guo & L. ChenSeismic response of large diameter shield tunnel in complex subsea formations, X. Yang, M. Cai, J. Shen, X. Wu, X. Bao, H. Yu, H. Cui & X. ChenStrong motion simulation of the 1984 Western Nagano Prefecture Earthquake using 3D-FEM and the empirical Green’s function method, N. Iwata, R. Kiyota, T. Ikeda & Ö. AydanStudy on seismic buffer thickness of circular rock tunnel at different depths, H. Xu, R. Sun, M. Yang & H. Xing Rock excavation and engineering 4D-LSM and LS-DYNA coupled modeling of a jointed rock slope under explosive loading, Y. Hao, G.-F. Zhao, T. Yang & J. LiA study on rock cutting performance of button cutting tool of raise boring machine by full-scale linear cutting tests, H. Copur, A. Shaterpour-Mamaghani, D. Tumac, C. Balci, A. Gumus, E. Dogan & T. ErdoganAn artificial neural network-based model for blast-induced ground vibration prediction in urban area, N. Ogunsola, J. Pureun, S. Cho & Y. KimApplication of three-dimensional laser point cloud technology to river management, N. Akiyama, S. Nishiyama & J. SongAutomatic extraction of rockfall source based on terrain analysis map using support vector machine, N. Sakamoto, K. Sakita, S. Nishiyama, T. Kikuchi, J. Song & Y. OhnishiChanges in reservoir stress from faults and productions, Y. Li, Y. Lu, D. Xu, H. Hao, Q. Na, W. Zhou & C. XuConsideration of countermeasures using rockfall simulation by discontinuous deformation analysis, H. Kitauchi, S. Nishiyama & J. SongDeveloping a real-time safety information model for large-scale underground cavern group, A. Hu, M. Wu, S. Zhou, R. Zhao & X. LiuDevelopment of particle discontinuous deformation analysis method and its application in rock blasting, L. Huang, C. Li, J. Chen, J. Ma & W. ChenDisplacement and damage characteristics of underground fortification under blast loading, Q. Lin, S. Li, C. Feng, Y. Gan, J. Yuan, W. Jiao, Y. Zhang & H. JiangDynamic behaviors of the stressed circular tunnel under cylindrical P wave, H. Zhao, X. Li, M. Tao, H. Gu, R. Zhao & Z. HongDynamic stability assessment of a wedge-like huge rock block at Itoman Rotary, Okinawa, Japan, T. Ito, Ö. Aydan, N. Tokashiki, H. Inoue & Y. HigaDynamic support design in very deep hard rock mines: A state-of-the-art review, S. Shnorhokian & G. RajuExperimental investigations on rock damage extent induced by three blast techniques, X. Xia, J. Zhang, H. Li, Y. Liu, C. Yu & B. LiuInvestigation of coal burst mechanism based on three cases, N. Zhang, J. Jiang, Z. Deng, S. Zhao, G. Zhang, Y. Zhao & Z.-X. 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