Application of the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) for flood susceptibility mapping using GIS techniques in lower reach of Keleghai River Basin, West Bengal, India
June 2025
Flooding is one of the most devastating quasi-natural hazards in Southeast Asian monsoon region. The recent study aims to define the flood risk zones (FRZ) by using the multi criteria evaluation (MCE)...
Analysis of coal mine safety accident features in China, 2017–2022
June 2024
Coal-related accidents are prevalent in China, often attributed to the intricate geology and challenging working conditions of mines. This study seeks to determine the patterns of these accidents by...
Artificial intelligence in tunnel construction: A comprehensive review of hotspots and frontier topics
March 2024
Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in tunnel construction has the potential to transform the industry by improving efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness. This paper presents a comprehensive...
Enhancing disaster management effectiveness: An integrated analysis of key factors and practical strategies through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and scopus data text mining
June 2024
In the 21st century, the surge in natural and human-induced disasters necessitates robust disaster management frameworks. This research addresses a critical gap, exploring dynamics in the successful...
Fracture evolution of deep coals in true tri-axial hydraulic fracturing experiment
March 2026
Deeper exploitation of coal resources faces higher possibility of rockburst and mining earthquake. Hydraulic fracturing (HF) proved to be an effective solution in coal mines but its monitoring and evaluation...
Landslide susceptibility assessment of Western Ghats of Karnataka region in India: A case study of Ankola landslide
March 2026
Recurring and frequent landslides in the Western Ghats of India pose major socio-economic challenges by interrupting the infrastructure development and daily life. The present study evaluates the landslide...
Geotechnical and geophysical studies for the cause of landslide in Lesalso, Laelay Maichew Wereda, northern Ethiopia
March 2026
The northern highlands of Ethiopia often experience slope failures triggered by rainfall. Landslides are common in Lesalso, Laelay Maichew Wereda, northern Ethiopia, causing destruction to homes, crops,...
Leveraging remote sensing data with AHP and geospatial analysis for landslide susceptibility hotspot assessment in Bandarban of Bangladesh
December 2025
In the 21st century, climate change has exacerbated global instability, leading to a rise in landslide occurrences. In Bangladesh, mountainous areas such as Bandarban experience significant landslides...
Monitoring of surface subsidence disasters and evolution laws caused by multiple mining activities in coal mines based on SBAS-InSAR
December 2025
In underground coal mining, surface subsidence disasters are likely to be induced. Especially, under the condition of multi-seam mining, the movement characteristics of the overlying strata are more...
Instability prevention and control of waste dump slopes with different consolidation degrees under the influence of rainfall
March 2025
The stability and management of waste dump slopes are pivotal research topics in geotechnical engineering and have long posed central challenges in coal mine ecological restoration. Controlling the...
Effects of excavation geometry in energy evolution in underground mines
March 2026
With mines reaching into greater depth, problems with violent failures become more prevalent, such as rockbursts. To assess the potential for such occurrences, understanding energy dynamics is crucial....
Roof bolting and underground roof falls
March 2023
Roof bolting has been used in underground entry (roadway) support in U.S. coal mines since the Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 (US Congress, 1977) recognized roof bolting as the only means of...
Identification of landslide susceptibility zone using GIS and remote sensing based multi-criteria decision analysis method in Telemt District, Ethiopia
June 2026
Landslides are highly destructive geohazard that occurs in various parts of the world, leading to environmental damage, loss of human lives, and destruction of properties. This study employed a multicriteria...
Application of convolutional neural networks for rock stability identification and failure time prediction
March 2026
The identification of rock stability and the prediction of failure time are crucial for the early warning and prevention of sudden geological disasters such as landslides and collapses. To address these...
An assessment of earthquake vulnerability by multi-criteria decision-making method
March 2023
Earthquake is one of the most destructive catastrophes in Bangladesh and the evaluation of vulnerability is a prerequisite for the earthquake risk estimation. As a result, determining vulnerability...
Rockburst failure characteristics of sandstone under true triaxial double-sided rapid unloading conditions under high pressure
March 2026
To explore the evolution process and failure characteristics of rockburst in rock masses with a double free surface structure, we conducted a comparative study between true triaxial double-face rapid...
Liquefaction vulnerability across seismic zones of India: A critical review of geohazard risk
June 2026
This paper presents a comprehensive review of earthquake-induced soil liquefaction hazards across various regions of India, emphasizing their connection with major seismic geohazards. India, with a...
Grouting optimization for tunnel water-inrush disaster mitigation in jointed rock masses using discrete fracture network modeling
December 2025
Groundwater flow in fractured rock masses, governed by discrete fracture networks (DFNs), critically impacts tunnel engineering safety. This study addresses water-inrush disasters by proposing a DFN-based...
Assessment of ultra-high tensile-strength polyurea for underground roof fall support: Insights from work of adhesion
March 2025
Underground mining often faces the threat of roof fall disaster. As a new type of supporting technology, thin spray-on liner (TSL) has gained an increasing attention in underground mining due to its...
Complex analysis of GPR signals to control contact zone of concrete lining and rock mass
September 2025
Nondestructive sensing technologies are essential for assessing the condition and structural integrity of concrete linings and their surrounding rock. This study utilized ground-penetrating radar (GPR...
Disturbance response instability theory of rock bursts in coal mines and its application
March 2023
Aiming at the rock burst prevention in coal mines, this study argue that a rock burst is the instability of the coal mass deformation system with the infinite deformation response subjected to a small...
Evaluation of ground motion parameters and seismic response of reinforced concrete buildings from the Mw 6.9, 2011 Sikkim earthquake
June 2023
The continuous collision of the Eurasian plate and the Indian plate has resulted in several earthquakes in the Himalayan region. The 6.9 Mw 2011 Sikkim earthquake, which caused immense damage to the...
Leveraging artificial neural networks for robust landslide susceptibility mapping: A geospatial modeling approach in the ecologically sensitive Nilgiri District, Tamil Nadu
December 2024
Landslides pose a significant threat to the lives and livelihoods of marginalised communities residing in rural areas and the delicate ecological balance of the environment. Implementing advanced technologies...
Assessment of seismic retrofitting interventions in reinforced concrete structures
June 2023
Destruction of reinforced concrete (RC) structures, particularly non-ductile RC structures, in recent earthquakes demonstrate their vulnerability under lateral forces generated in an earthquake. Despite...
Attenuation of blast-induced vibration on tunnel structures
September 2024
The blast-induced vibration during excavation by drilling and blasting method has an important impact on the surrounding structures. In particular, with the development of tunnel engineering, the impact...