Hoek–Brown failure criterion

Stability (learning theory)

Geology

Finite element method

Mathematics

Rock mass classification

Structural engineering

Parametric statistics

Statistics

Machine learning

Engineering

Square (algebra)

Composite material

Geotechnical engineering

Materials science

Geometry

Limit analysis

Computer science

Compressive strength

Geological Strength Index

Computers and Geotechnics

In this paper, the lower bound (LB) finite element limit analysis in conjunction with semidefinite programming (SDP) is developed and employed to inve…

Stability of unlined square tunnels in Hoek-Brown rock masses based on lower bound analysis