V. M. S. R. Murthy – författare

This book offers a multidisciplinary collection of cutting-edge studies addressing challenges in underground construction, tunneling, and rock engineering. Combining theoretical models, laboratory experiments, and field applications, it highlights advances in thermo-hydro-mechanical behavior of rocks, fluid–structure interactions, and excavation performance under complex geological conditions. Contributions showcase innovative methods such as DEM, thermal–mechanical coupling, AI-assisted blast design, and advanced monitoring technologies. Case studies of seismically active and high-pressure groundwater regions showcase real-world engineering solutions. Topics span poromechanics, fracture permeability, slope stability, mining excavation, and novel experimental techniques. By integrating modeling, field validation, and technological innovation, the book serves as a key reference for engineers, researchers, and decision-makers seeking resilient and sustainable underground infrastructure.

This book offers a multidisciplinary collection of cutting-edge studies addressing challenges in underground construction, tunneling, and rock engineering. Combining theoretical models, laboratory experiments, and field applications, it highlights advances in thermo-hydro-mechanical behavior of rocks, fluid–structure interactions, and excavation performance under complex geological conditions. Contributions showcase innovative methods such as DEM, thermal–mechanical coupling, AI-assisted blast design, and advanced monitoring technologies. Case studies of seismically active and high-pressure groundwater regions showcase real-world engineering solutions. Topics span poromechanics, fracture permeability, slope stability, mining excavation, and novel experimental techniques. By integrating modeling, field validation, and technological innovation, the book serves as a key reference for engineers, researchers, and decision-makers seeking resilient and sustainable underground infrastructure.

This book presents state-of-the-art research in rock mechanics, tunnel/geotechnical engineering, addressing infrastructure, energy, and hazard-prone environments. Contributions range from laboratory studies on granite, sandstone, shale, and gypsum to advanced simulations capturing thermo-hydro-mechanical responses, fracture propagation, and fluid migration. Special emphasis is placed on coupled processes, including hydraulic fracturing, discrete fracture networks, grain-based simulations, and phase-field methods. Digital innovations such as VR tunnel visualization, LiDAR, 3D point clouds, and AI-driven prediction enable real-time monitoring and smart decision-making. Case studies from the Himalayas, Nepal, Norway, and Taiwan highlight seismic risks, slope instabilities, and stress redistribution. By integrating experiments, field data, and high-fidelity modeling, this book equips engineers and researchers with innovative approaches for resilient, safe, and sustainable underground development.