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rock mechanics, discontinuity, rockfall, DTM, DSM, lineament, debris flow

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Associate Professor in Geotechnics and Rock Mechanics

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Università degli Studi di Torino: Torino, Piemonte, IT

2021-12-28 to present | Professore Associato (Scienze della Terra)
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Gessica Umili

Università degli Studi di Torino: Torino, Piemonte, IT

2018-12-28 to 2021-12-27 | ricercatore (Scienze della Terra)
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Gessica Umili

Politecnico di Torino: Torino, Piemonte, IT

2018-07-01 to 2018-12-27 | ricercatore (DIATI)
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Gessica Umili

Università degli Studi di Torino: Torino, Piemonte, IT

2014-06-01 to 2018-06-30 | assegnista di ricerca (Scienze della Terra)
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Gessica Umili

Università degli Studi di Parma Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile dell'Ambiente del Territorio e Architettura: Parma, Emilia-Romagna, IT

2012-05-16 to 2014-05-15 | assegnista di ricerca (Ingegneria Civile dell'Ambiente del Territorio e Architettura)
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Education and qualifications (3)

Università degli Studi di Parma Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile dell'Ambiente del Territorio e Architettura: Parma, Emilia-Romagna, IT

2009-01-01 to 2011-12-31 | Doctorate Degree in Civil Engineering – curriculum Geomatics
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Università degli Studi di Parma Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile dell'Ambiente del Territorio e Architettura: Parma, Emilia-Romagna, IT

2006-03-15 to 2008-10-10 | Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering
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Università degli Studi di Parma Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile dell'Ambiente del Territorio e Architettura: Parma, Emilia-Romagna, IT

2002-10-01 to 2006-03-15 | Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering
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Surveying existing rockfall flexible barriers: a combined method for gathering data, managing information and prioritizing maintenance

Journal of Mountain Science
2024-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s11629-024-9250-3
Contributors: Battista Taboni; Gessica Umili; Luca M. Albertelli; Iuri D. Tagliaferri
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A New Analytical Solution for Calculating Rock Block Volume

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
2024-05 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s00603-023-03728-y
Contributors: Gessica Umili; Maria Teresa Carriero; Battista Taboni; Maria Rita Migliazza; Anna Maria Ferrero
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Instrumental Monitoring of a Slow-Moving Landslide in Piedmont (Northwest Italy) for the Definition of Rainfall Thresholds

Sensors
2024-05-23 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/s24113327
Contributors: Mauro Bonasera; Battista Taboni; Chiara Caselle; Fiorella Acquaotta; Giandomenico Fubelli; Luciano Masciocco; Sabrina Maria Rita Bonetto; Anna Maria Ferrero; Gessica Umili
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Influence of uncertainties: A focus on block volume and shape assessment for rockfall analysis

Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
2023-09 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jrmge.2023.03.016
Contributors: Gessica Umili; Battista Taboni; Anna Maria Ferrero
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A Design Scenario Approach for Choosing Protection Works against Rockfall Phenomena

Remote Sensing
2023-09-10 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/rs15184453
Contributors: Battista Taboni; Gessica Umili; Anna Maria Ferrero
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A Tool for Performing Automatic Kinematic Analysis on Rock Outcrops

Geosciences
2022-11-24 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/geosciences12120435
Contributors: Battista Taboni; Iuri Dino Tagliaferri; Gessica Umili
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Proposal for Flood Risk Mitigation in the Upper Tanaro Valley (Western Alps—North-Western Italy)

Geosciences
2022-06-25 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/geosciences12070260
Contributors: Battista Taboni; Michele Licata; Victor Buleo Tebar; Mauro Bonasera; Gessica Umili
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New Developments for the Sustainable Exploitation of Ornamental Stone in Carrara Basin

Sustainability
2020-11-11 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/su12229374
Contributors: Federico Vagnon; Giovanna Antonella Dino; Gessica Umili; Marilena Cardu; Anna Maria Ferrero
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New Developments for Sustainable Exploitation of Ornamental Stone in Carrara Basin

2020-10-30 | Other
DOI: 10.20944/preprints202010.0642.v1
Contributors: Federico Vagnon; Giovanna Antonella Dino; Gessica Umili; Marilena Cardu; Anna Maria Ferrero
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Eurocode 7 and Rock Engineering Design: The Case of Rockfall Protection Barriers

Geosciences
2020-08-08 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/geosciences10080305
Contributors: Federico Vagnon; Sabrina Bonetto; Anna Maria Ferrero; John Paul Harrison; Gessica Umili
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An SVM-Based Scheme for Automatic Identification of Architectural Line Features and Cracks

Applied Sciences
2020-07-23 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/app10155077
Contributors: Mahshid Zeighami Moghaddam; Gessica Umili; Vito Messina; Sabrina Bonetto; Anna Maria Ferrero; Gaia Bollini; David Gandreau
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In Situ Block Size Distribution Aimed at the Choice of the Design Block for Rockfall Barriers Design: A Case Study along Gardesana Road

Geosciences
2020-06-07 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/geosciences10060223
Contributors: Gessica Umili; Sabrina Maria Rita Bonetto; Pietro Mosca; Federico Vagnon; Anna Maria Ferrero
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The contribution of CurvaTool semi-automatic approach in structural and groundwater investigations. A case study in the Main Ethiopian Rift Valley

The Egyptian Journal of Remote Sensing and Space Science
2020-04 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrs.2018.10.003
Contributors: Sabrina Bonetto; Anna Facello; Gessica Umili
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Geostructural and Geomechanical Study of the Piastrone Quarry (Seravezza, Italy) Supported by Photogrammetry to Assess Failure Mode

Geosciences
2020-02-08 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/geosciences10020064
Contributors: Sabrina Bonetto; Gessica Umili; Anna Maria Ferrero; Rodolfo Carosi; Matteo Simonetti; Alessandro Biasi; Maria Rita Migliazza; Stefano Bianchini
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Application of DIC analysis method to the study of failure initiation in gypsum rocks

Géotechnique Letters
2019-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1680/jgele.18.00156
Contributors: C. Caselle; G. Umili; S. Bonetto; A. M. Ferrero
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An innovative multiscale approach for the characterization of rock masses subject to tunnel excavation

1st International Conference on Advances in Rock Mechanics, TuniRock 2018
2018 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85064125988
Contributors: Umili, G.; Bonetto, S.; Ferrero, A.M.; Migliazza, M.R.
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An integrated multiscale approach for characterization of rock masses subjected to tunnel excavation

Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
2018-04 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jrmge.2018.01.007
Part of ISSN: 1674-7755
Contributors: Gessica Umili; Sabrina Bonetto; Anna Maria Ferrero
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A Factor Strength Approach for the Design of Rock Fall and Debris Flow Barriers

Geotechnical and Geological Engineering
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s10706-017-0269-x
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2-s2.0-85020107394
Contributors: Vagnon, F.; Ferrero, A.M.; Umili, G.; Segalini, A.
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A new application of curvatool semi-automatic approach to qualitatively detect geological lineaments

Environmental and Engineering Geoscience
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.2113/gseegeosci.23.3.179
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2-s2.0-85026833216
Contributors: Bonetto, S.; Facello, A.; Umili, G.
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Analysis of discontinuity data obtained with remote sensing tools to generate input for EC7 design

ISRM International Symposium - EUROCK 2016
2016 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85060979045
Contributors: Ferrero, A.M.; Umili, G.; Vagnon, F.
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Analysis of discontinuity data obtained with remote sensing tools to generate input for EC7 design

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering: From the Past to the Future
2016 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85001861239
Contributors: Ferrero, A.M.; Umili, G.; Vagnon, F.
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Multiscale geophysical characterization of an unstable rock mass

Tectonophysics
2016 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.tecto.2016.02.045
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2-s2.0-84962013273
Contributors: Colombero, C.; Comina, C.; Umili, G.; Vinciguerra, S.
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Slope stability analysis of la Marogna slope: Combined survey and modeling approaches for a global assessment of past and future events

Landslides and Engineered Slopes. Experience, Theory and Practice
2016 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84984829530
Contributors: Ferrero, A.M.; Filipello, A.; Mandrone, G.; Umili, G.; Vagnon, F.
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Some Open Issues on Rockfall Hazard Analysis in Fractured Rock Mass: Problems and Prospects

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
2016 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s00603-016-1004-2
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2-s2.0-84966714502
Contributors: Ferrero, A.M.; Migliazza, M.R.; Pirulli, M.; Umili, G.
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A tool for semi-automatic geostructural survey based on DTM

Engineering Geology for Society and Territory - Volume 6: Applied Geology for Major Engineering Projects
2015 | Book
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-09060-3_127
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2-s2.0-84944597893
Contributors: Bonetto, S.; Facello, A.; Ferrero, A.M.; Umili, G.
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A tool for semi-automatic linear feature detection based on DTM

Computers and Geosciences
2015 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.cageo.2014.10.005
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2-s2.0-84910593854
Contributors: Bonetto, S.; Facello, A.; Ferrero, A.M.; Umili, G.
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An integrated approach for monitoring slow deformations preceding dynamic failure in rock slopes: A preliminary study

Engineering Geology for Society and Territory - Volume 6: Applied Geology for Major Engineering Projects
2015 | Book
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-09060-3_125
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2-s2.0-84944570032
Contributors: Colombero, C.; Comina, C.; Ferrero, A.M.; Mandrone, G.; Umili, G.; Vinciguerra, S.
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Experimental tests for the application of an analytical model for flexible debris flow barrier design

Engineering Geology
2015 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2014.12.002
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2-s2.0-84919784734
Contributors: Ferrero, A.M.; Segalini, A.; Umili, G.
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Rock Mass underground characterization by means of non-contact survey,Caratterizzazione di ammassi rocciosi in sotterraneo mediante rilievo geostrutturale "non a contatto"

Geoingegneria Ambientale e Mineraria
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85029902583
Contributors: Racaniello, A.; Bonetto, S.; Baion, R.E.; Ferrero, A.M.; Umili, G.
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Some open issues on the design of protection barriers against rockfall

49th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium 2015
2015 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84964909925
Contributors: Ferrero, A.M.; Umili, G.; Migliazza, M.R.
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Study on the mechanical behaviour of flexible barriers by in situ testing and modelling

Engineering Geology for Society and Territory - Volume 2: Landslide Processes
2015 | Book
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-09057-3_293
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2-s2.0-84944566319
Contributors: Brighenti, R.; Ferrero, A.M.; Segalini, A.; Umili, G.
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A simplified analytical model for the design of flexible barriers against debris flows

Landslide Science for a Safer Geoenvironment: Volume 2: Methods of Landslide Studies
2014 | Book
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-05050-8_112
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2-s2.0-84949466271
Contributors: Segalini, A.; Brighenti, R.; Umili, G.
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A tool for semi-automatic geostructural survey based on DTM - A case study from NW Italy

Rock Engineering and Rock Mechanics: Structures in and on Rock Masses - Proceedings of EUROCK 2014, ISRM European Regional Symposium
2014 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84901310562
Contributors: Bonetto, S.; Facello, A.; Umili, G.
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Critical review of Eurocode-7 regarding monitoring rock masses by field instrumentation: Devices and data analysis

Rock Engineering and Rock Mechanics: Structures in and on Rock Masses - Proceedings of EUROCK 2014, ISRM European Regional Symposium
2014 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84901320309
Contributors: Migliazza, M.R.; Ferrero, A.M.; Segalini, A.; Umili, G.
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Rock mass characterization by means of advanced survey methods

Rock Engineering and Rock Mechanics: Structures in and on Rock Masses - Proceedings of EUROCK 2014, ISRM European Regional Symposium
2014 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84901304650
Contributors: Ferrero, A.M.; Migliazza, M.R.; Umili, G.
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Terrestrial photogrammetry and numerical modelling for the stability analysis of rock slopes in high mountain areas: Aiguilles marbrées case

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
2014 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s00603-013-0446-z
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2-s2.0-84896734243
Contributors: Curtaz, M.; Ferrero, A.M.; Roncella, R.; Segalini, A.; Umili, G.
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A new method for automatic discontinuity traces sampling on rock mass 3D model

Computers and Geosciences
2013 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.cageo.2012.07.026
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2-s2.0-84870220772
Contributors: Umili, G.; Ferrero, A.; Einstein, H.H.
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Comparison between different estimators of the degree of rock mass fracturing

ISRM International Symposium - EUROCK 2013
2013 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85059360366
Contributors: Ferrero, A.M.; Migliazza, M.R.; Umili, G.
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Comparison between different estimators of the rock mass degree of fracturing

Rock Mechanics for Resources, Energy and Environment. Proceedings of EUROCK 2013
2013 | Conference paper
Part of ISBN: 978-1-138-00080-3
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Comparison between the mechanical behavior of barriers against rock fall vs debris flows

ISRM International Symposium - EUROCK 2013
2013 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84964907854
Contributors: Segalini, A.; Brighenti, R.; Ferrero, A.M.; Umili, G.
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Comparison between the mechanical behavior of barriers against rock fall vs debris flows

Rock Mechanics for Resources, Energy and Environment. Proceedings of EUROCK 2013
2013 | Conference paper
Part of ISBN: 978-1-138-00080-3
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Ricostruzione automatica delle linee di rottura nei Modelli Digitali di Superficie con applicazioni in ambito Geotecnico, Geomorfologico e Architettonico

BOLLETTINO DELLA SOCIETÀ ITALIANA DI FOTOGRAMMETRIA E TOPOGRAFIA, vol. 2
2013 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1721-971X
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Verification of a simplified mechanical model for debris-flow protection barriers

Proceedings of the Twin Covilha International Conferences on Civil Engineering - Towards a Better Environment, CE 2013 and the Concrete Future, CF 2013
2013 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84902357762
Contributors: Segalini, A.; Brighenti, R.; Umili, G.; Ferrero, A.M.
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A novel image acquisition and processing procedure for fast tunnel DSM production

International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences - ISPRS Archives
2012 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84924256875
Contributors: Roncella, R.; Umili, G.; Forlani, G.
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A novel image acquisition and processing procedure for fast Tunnel DSM production

International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, Volume XXXIX-B5
2012 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1682-1777
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Automatic Reconstruction of Breaklines in Digital Surface Models applied to Geotechnics and Architecture

Ricerche di Geomatica 2012
2012 | Conference paper
Part of ISBN: 978-88-905917-1-6
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Innovazione nei rilievi geostrutturali

XIV Ciclo di Conferenze di Meccanica e Ingegneria delle Rocce “Nuovi metodi di indagine, monitoraggio e modellazione degli ammassi rocciosi”
2012 | Book chapter
Part of ISBN: 978-88-7661-985-4
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Rock slopes hazard analysis based on traditional and remote geostructural survey: case study Vernazza coast village (Cinque Terre National Park)

8th International Symposium on Geoinformation for Disaster Management
2012 | Conference paper
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Un nuovo metodo automatico per la mappatura e il campionamento delle tracce di discontinuità su DSM

Atti dell'Incontro Annuale dei Ricercatori di Geotecnica IARG 2012
2012 | Conference paper
Part of ISBN: 978-88-89524-67-1
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Comparison of methods for estimating fracture size and intensity applied to Aiguille Marbrée (Mont Blanc)

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
2011 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2011.09.011
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2-s2.0-81955164749
Contributors: Ferrero, A.M.; Umili, G.
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Review activity for Acta Geotechnica (1)
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Review activity for Arabian journal of geosciences. (2)
Review activity for Bulletin of engineering geology and the environment. (11)
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Review activity for International journal of rock mechanics and mining sciences. (3)
Review activity for Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. (8)
Review activity for Landslides. (4)
Review activity for Mathematical problems in engineering. (1)
Review activity for Rock mechanics and rock engineering. (40)
Review activity for SoftwareX. (1)
Review activity for Tunnelling and underground space technology. (2)
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