Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jiliang Kan, Linming Dou, Xuwei Li, Jiazhuo Li, Jinzheng Bai, Jinrong Cao, Minghong Liu
Summary: The design of initiation patterns in multi-hole blasting is critical, but their effects on rock damage and blasting seismic are still unclear. This research investigated the effect of initiation patterns using numerical simulations and in-situ blasting experiments. The results showed that simultaneous initiation pattern causes more severe rock damage and enhances blasting seismic effect.
GEOMATICS NATURAL HAZARDS & RISK
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Zhen-xiong Wang, Wen-bin Gu, Ting Liang, Shou-tian Zhao, Peng Chen, Liu-fang Yu
Summary: In this study, a seaflooor vibration sensor system was developed to record underwater blasting vibration intensities and a predictive equation considering the influence of water depth was derived. Comparisons with a commonly used equation on land showed that the new derived equation provided predictions closer to experimental values, representing a significant improvement.
DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luiz Felipe Ramalho de Oliveira, H. Andrew Lassiter, Ben Wilkinson, Travis Whitley, Peter Ifju, Stephen R. Logan, Gary F. Peter, Jason G. Vogel, Timothy A. Martin
Summary: Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have rapidly advanced in technology, allowing for low-cost capture of high-resolution images for deriving three-dimensional photogrammetric point clouds. This study evaluates the quality of three-dimensional datasets from two cameras and one lidar sensor collected over a managed pine stand with different planting densities. The results show that the higher-quality camera photogrammetric data is sufficient for individual tree detection and height determination, but lidar data is best overall. The automated tree detection algorithm performed well with lidar data, but slightly fell short in comparison to manual mensuration within the lidar point cloud.
Article
Engineering, Geological
W. Rodriguez, J. A. Vallejos, P. Landeros
Summary: This study describes the design and implementation of the destress blasting technique in the Andes Norte project, and its impact on the seismic response of the rock mass during tunnel development. The results demonstrate that the use of destress blasting leads to a faster decay in post-blasting seismicity and reduces re-entry time.
ROCK MECHANICS AND ROCK ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Agrawal, B. S. Choudhary, V. M. S. R. Murthy
Summary: The prediction of seismic energy in bench blasting is crucial for rock engineers. Several researchers have attempted to estimate seismic energy to optimize fragmentation, but a modified analysis using MATLAB was conducted due to limitations and inaccuracies in previous methods. The study aimed to predict blast-induced seismic energy and optimize fragmentation results by suggesting suitable blast designs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Jian-hua Yang, Ze-nan Wu, Wen-bin Sun, Chi Yao, Qiu-hui Wang
Summary: This study investigates the effects of in-situ stress on blast-induced rock fracture and seismic wave radiation through numerical simulations. The results show that an increase in in-situ stress leads to a reduction in the size of the fractured zone, resulting in a higher frequency content of the seismic waves.
JOURNAL OF CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Jin-Shuai Zhao, Bing-Rui Chen, Quan Jiang, Jian-Fei Lu, Xian-Jie Hao, Shu-Feng Pei, Fei Wang
Summary: By analyzing the microseismicity induced by blasting at the underground powerhouse of the Baihetan Hydropower Station, it was found that the blast-induced risk areas are mainly concentrated in the downstream sidewall of the powerhouse. Real-time MS monitoring can provide data reference for the dynamic optimization of on-site construction schemes during the excavation process.
ROCK MECHANICS AND ROCK ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Robert Kenner, Valentin Gischig, Zan Gojcic, Yvain Queau, Christian Kienholz, Daniel Figi, Reto Thony, Yves Bonanomi
Summary: This study demonstrates the utilization of high-resolution point clouds from lidar and UAV photogrammetry for the investigation of large-scale slope instabilities in Switzerland. By analyzing the point cloud data, differences in kinematic behavior of individual rock compartments, active shear planes within the moving rock mass, and the kinematic process driving the slope displacements were identified. Furthermore, basal sliding planes were modeled based on the 3D surface movements of rock slides, displacement angles were calculated accurately, and estimates on destabilized rock volumes were provided. This information significantly contributed to the understanding of the processes and supported decision-making in hazard management.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ziwei Ge, Hongyan Liu
Summary: This study investigates the dynamic response and failure behavior of high-steep rock slide triggered by earthquakes, and evaluates the effects of different types of seismic waves on it.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Natalia Koteleva, Ilia Frenkel
Summary: This article presents the mathematical processing of signals from experimental blasting, analyzing the characteristics of explosive waves in terms of spectral, wavelet, and fractal analysis. It reveals the relationship between dominant frequency and amplitude with distance, as well as the distribution of signal energy in the frequency range. Additionally, it explores the changes in entropy, correlation dimension, and predictability time as distance to the blast center increases.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Li Xu, Qingtai Shu, Huyan Fu, Wenwu Zhou, Shaolong Luo, Yingqun Gao, Jinge Yu, Chaosheng Guo, Zhengdao Yang, Jinnan Xiao, Shuwei Wang
Summary: This study used GEDI data and Kriging interpolation to establish biomass models for Quercus forests. The results showed that the random forest model had higher accuracy compared to multiple linear regression and support vector regression. This study provides a new research direction for estimating other forest structural parameters using GEDI data.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Roberto Miele, Bernardo Viola Barreto, Paula Yamada, Luiz Eduardo S. Varella, Anderson L. Pimentel, Joao Felipe Costa, Leonardo Azevedo
Summary: Geostatistical seismic rock physics AVA inversion predicts rock and fluid properties iteratively by updating the rock physics model, overcoming limitations of calibration and well-log data.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jibo Liu, Xiaoyu Liu, Xieyu Lv, Bo Wang, Xugang Lian
Summary: A novel method has been developed using UAV photogrammetry and LiDAR technology to monitor surface subsidence in coal mining areas. The accuracy of the method was verified by constructing a dynamic subsidence basin and quantifying the uncertainty of the differential digital elevation model. The results showed that the method achieved decimeter-level accuracy and had high accuracy in monitoring the maximum subsidence value.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Sarvesh Kumar Singh, Bikram Pratap Banerjee, Matthew J. Lato, Claude Sammut, Simit Raval
Summary: This study proposes a new automated algorithm that captures unique signatures in the form of sinusoidal waves to effectively characterise rock mass structural discontinuities. The developed approach demonstrated the least error in estimating mean discontinuity dip angle and dip direction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ROCK MECHANICS AND MINING SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jonas Bohlin, Jorgen Wallerman, Johan E. S. Fransson
Summary: Using methods for coloring point clouds and analyzing the importance of different metrics, this study aimed to estimate tree species-specific proportions and stem volumes at a coniferous hemi-boreal test site in southern Sweden. Results showed that simple averages of spectral metrics were most important, and utilizing spectral data from two seasons improved species prediction, especially for deciduous trees. The best estimates for tree species-specific proportion were obtained using multi-spectral lidar data, with corresponding root mean square errors (RMSE) of 0.22 for pine, 0.22 for spruce, and 0.16 for deciduous trees.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gloria Furdada, Ane Victoriano, Andres Diez-Herrero, Mar Genova, Marta Guinau, Alvaro De las Heras, Rosa Ma Palau, Marcel Hurlimann, Giorgi Khazaradze, Josep Maria Casas, Aina Margalef, Jordi Pinyol, Marta Gonzalez
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xabier Blanch, Antonio Abellan, Marta Guinau
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xabier Blanch, Anette Eltner, Marta Guinau, Antonio Abellan
Summary: This paper presents an enhanced workflow for image-based 3D reconstruction of high-resolution models using fixed time-lapse camera systems, based on multi-epoch multi-images (MEMI) to exploit redundancy. The workflow is capable of obtaining photogrammetric models with a higher quality than the classic Structure from Motion (SfM) time-lapse photogrammetry workflow, reducing the error up to a factor of 2.
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Thanasis Zoumpekas, Anna Puig, Maria Salamo, David Garcia-Selles, Laura Blanco Nunez, Marta Guinau
Summary: A smart framework utilizing machine learning algorithms is proposed to detect rockfall events for individuals working at the intersection of geology and decision support systems. By employing a variety of state-of-the-art resampling techniques, models, and feature selection procedures, machine learning techniques were developed and experimentally validated for analyzing point cloud data in scenarios involving different geological contexts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Valenti Turu, Rosa M. Carrasco, Jose Antonio Lopez-Saez, Xabier Pontevedra-Pombal, Javier Pedraza, Reyes Luelmo-Lautenschlaeger, Sebastian Perez-Diaz, Anna Echeverria-Moreno, Jaime Frigola, Francisca Alba-Sanchez, Jesus Sanchez-Vizcaino, Albert Pelachs-Manosa, Raquel Cunill-Artigas, Jordi Nadal-Tersa, Elena Mur-Cacuho, Joan Manuel Soriano-Lopez
Summary: The multidisciplinary study in the Navamuno depression of western Spain reconstructs paleotemperature over the past 16.8 ka, highlighting cold and warm intervals as well as ash/dust events. It reveals evidence of significant fire activity and disruptions in temperature increase, with a trend towards arid climate in the Mid-Holocene and a volcanic event synchronizing with eruptions in other regions. The presence of oceanic aerosols in the last three millennia allowed for the formation of Cl-rich peat layers during a humid period, followed by colder and drier conditions at the onset of the Little Ice Age.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Laura Blanco, David Garcia-Selles, Marta Guinau, Thanasis Zoumpekas, Anna Puig, Maria Salamo, Oscar Gratacos, Josep Anton Munoz, Marc Janeras, Oriol Pedraza
Summary: Rock slope monitoring using 3D point cloud data enables the creation of rockfall inventories, and a new methodology with machine learning techniques is proposed to identify rockfalls from compared temporary 3D point clouds.
Article
Geography, Physical
Martin Hendrick, Frank Techel, Michele Volpi, Tasko Olevski, Cristina Perez-Guillen, Alec van Herwijnen, Jurg Schweizer
Summary: A data-driven random forest model was developed to predict wet-snow avalanche activity based on slope aspect and snow/weather data recorded by 124 weather stations in the Swiss Alps. The model performed well in both nowcast and forecast modes, indicating its potential for operational wet-snow avalanche forecasting.
JOURNAL OF GLACIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marc Janeras, Nieves Lantada, M. Amparo Nunez-Andres, Didier Hantz, Oriol Pedraza, Rocio Cornejo, Marta Guinau, David Garcia-Selles, Laura Blanco, Josep A. Gili, Joan Palau
Summary: Quantitative hazard analysis of rockfalls is crucial for balancing the preservation of natural heritage and people's safety. This study explores the synergy between traditional inventories and remote sensing techniques to determine the magnitude-frequency relationship and characterize hazardous conditions. The results show high variability of hazards over time and space, emphasizing the need for appropriate interpretation of magnitude-frequency scenarios for effective risk management.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Frank Techel, Stephanie Mayer, Cristina Perez-Guillen, Guenter Schmudlach, Kurt Winkler
Summary: Forecasting avalanche danger at a regional scale is a complex process that combines data-driven analysis and expert judgment. Avalanche forecasts often use a simplified five-level danger scale to communicate the severity of avalanche conditions, but this can result in a loss of information. The national avalanche warning service in Switzerland has developed an approach that combines absolute and relative judgments to improve the resolution of avalanche danger assessments. This study found that the sub-levels used in this approach correlate with key factors contributing to avalanche hazard, suggesting that forecasters can make more detailed assessments than the five-level danger scale allows.
NATURAL HAZARDS AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Cristina Perez-Guillen, Frank Techel, Martin Hendrick, Michele Volpi, Alec van Herwijnen, Tasko Olevski, Guillaume Obozinski, Fernando Perez-Cruz, Juerg Schweizer
Summary: The assessment of avalanche danger remains subjective but data-based. Modern machine learning and snow cover modeling provide new possibilities for developing decision support tools for avalanche forecasting. Researchers trained two random forest classifiers using a large dataset of meteorological data and snow cover simulations to assess the regional avalanche danger level in the Swiss Alps. The accuracy of the models is similar to current experience-based avalanche forecasts.
NATURAL HAZARDS AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Gloria Furdada, Aina Margalef, Laura Trapero, Marc Pons, Francesc Areny, Margaret Baro, Albert Reyes, Marta Guinau
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mar Tapia, Marta Guinau, Pere Roig, Cristina Perez-Guillen, Emma Surinach, Giorgi Khazaradze