Snow Mechanics: Weak Layers and Failure Initiation

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Geomechanics: Basic Concepts

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Geomechanics: Basic Concepts

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Geomechanics: Suction and Shear Strength

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In-plane behaviour: URM walls

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Unsaturated Soils: Water Retention and Mechanical Behavior

Explores unsaturated soil behavior, emphasizing water retention and mechanical properties.

Snow Mechanics: Avalanche Release and Weak Layers

Explores snow mechanics, avalanche release, weak snow layers, deformation, and failure criteria.

Design and Verification of a Bearing Slab

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Explores shock response modeling of brittle materials, including spall strength evaluation and shear failure mechanisms.