Carlos M Carranza-Torres

2021

Computational tools for the analysis of circular failure of rock slopes

Carranza-Torres, C., Sep 6 2021, In: IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. 833, 1, 012003.

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Open Access

2 Scopus citations

2020

Computational Tools for the Analysis of Stability of Embankments in Frictional-Cohesive Soils

Carranza-Torres, C. & Saftner, D., 2020, In: Geotechnical Special Publication. 2020-February, GSP 321, p. 100-118 19 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

Global characterization of high rock slopes using the hoek-brown mb parameter as controlling index

Carter, T. G. & Carranza-Torres, C., 2020, Rock Mechanics for Natural Resources and Infrastructure Development- Proceedings of the 14th International Congress on Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, ISRM 2019. da Fontoura, S. A. B., Rocca, R. J. & Mendoza, J. F. P. (eds.). CRC Press/Balkema, p. 3465-3481 17 p. (Rock Mechanics for Natural Resources and Infrastructure Development- Proceedings of the 14th International Congress on Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, ISRM 2019).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

2019

Analytical and numerical study of the stability of shallow circular cavities in weak rocks

Carranza-Torres, C., 2019, In: Advances in Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. 7, p. 342-346 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2018

Analysis of tunnel support requirements using the convergence-confinement method and the hoek-brown rock failure criterion

Carranza-Torres, C. M. & Fairhurst, C., Jan 1 2018.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

2017

Analytical and numerical study of the stability of shallow underground circular openings in cohesive ground

Carranza-Torres, C. & Reich, T., Aug 30 2017, In: Engineering Geology. 226, p. 70-92 23 p.

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12 Scopus citations

Geomechanical analysis of the stability conditions of shallow cavities for Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) applications

Carranza-Torres, C. M., Fosnacht, D. & Hudak, G., Jun 1 2017, In: Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources. 3, 2, p. 131-174 44 p.

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23 Scopus citations

Slope Stabilization for Local Government Engineers in Minnesota

Nelson, M., Saftner, D. A. & Carranza-Torres, C. M., 2017, Congress on Technical Advancement 2017: Construction and Forensic Engineering - Papers from Sessions of the 1st Congress on Technical Advancement. Zufelt, J. E. (ed.). American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), p. 127-138 12 p. (Congress on Technical Advancement 2017: Construction and Forensic Engineering - Papers from Sessions of the 1st Congress on Technical Advancement).

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2 Scopus citations

The support characteristic curve for blocked steel sets in the convergence-confinement method of tunnel support design

Carranza-Torres, C. & Engen, M., Oct 2017, In: Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. 69, p. 233-244 12 p.

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31 Scopus citations

2016

Engineering geology - A fifty year perspective

Juang, C. H., Carranza-Torres, C., Crosta, G., Dong, J. J., Gokceoglu, C., Jibson, R. W., Shakoor, A., Tang, H., van Asch, T. W. J. & Wasowski, J., Feb 9 2016, In: Engineering Geology. 201, p. 67-70 4 p.

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20 Scopus citations

2015

Engineering geology for society and territory – Volume 6: Applied geology for major engineering projects

Lollino, G., Giordan, D., Thuro, K., Carranza-Torres, C., Wu, F., Marinos, P. & Delgado, C., Jan 1 2015, Springer International Publishing. 1082 p.

Research output: Book/Report › Book

9 Scopus citations

Preface

Lollino, G., Giordan, D., Thuro, K., Carranza-Torres, C., Wu, F., Marinos, P. & Delgado, C., Jan 1 2015, Engineering Geology for Society and Territory - Volume 6: Applied Geology for Major Engineering Projects. Springer International Publishing, p. vii-viii

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4 Scopus citations

Preface

Lollino, G., Giordan, D., Thuro, K., Carranza-Torres, C., Wu, F., Marinos, P. & Delgado, C., Jan 1 2015, Engineering Geology for Society and Territory - Volume 6: Applied Geology for Major Engineering Projects. Springer International Publishing, p. vii-viii

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Study of the stability against toppling of rock blocks with rounded edges based on analytical and experimental approaches

Alejano, L. R., Carranza-Torres, C. M., Giani, G. P. & Arzúa, J., Sep 1 2015, In: Engineering Geology. 195, p. 172-184 13 p.

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58 Scopus citations

2013

On the elastic analysis of a circular lined tunnel considering the delayed installation of the support

Carranza-Torres, C. M., Rysdahl, B. & Kasim, M., Jul 2013, In: International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. 61, p. 57-85 29 p.

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88 Scopus citations

2012

Estimation of support requirement for large diameter ventilation shaft at Chuquicamata Underground Mine in Chile

Hormazabal, E., Soto, C., Russo, A. & Carranza-Torres, C., 2012, Harmonising Rock Engineering and the Environment - Proceedings of the 12th ISRM International Congress on Rock Mechanics. p. 1511-1520 10 p. (Harmonising Rock Engineering and the Environment - Proceedings of the 12th ISRM International Congress on Rock Mechanics).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

3 Scopus citations

2011

An empirical approach for estimating shear strength of decomposed granites in Galicia, Spain

Alejano, L. R. & Carranza-Torres, C. M., Jun 10 2011, In: Engineering Geology. 120, 1-4, p. 91-102 12 p.

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33 Scopus citations

Estimation of support requirement for large diameter ventilation shaft at Chuquicamata underground mine in Chile

Hormazabal, E., Soto, C., Russo, A. & Carranza-Torres, C., Jan 1 2011, Harmonising Rock Engineering and the Environment. CRC Press, p. 586 1 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

1 Scopus citations

2009

Analytical and numerical study of the effect of water pressure on the mechanical response of cylindrical lined tunnels in elastic and elasto-plastic porous media

Carranza-Torres, C. & Zhao, J., Apr 2009, In: International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. 46, 3, p. 531-547 17 p.

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72 Scopus citations

Analytical and numerical study of the mechanics of rockbolt reinforcement around tunnels in rock masses

Carranza-Torres, C., Apr 2009, In: Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 42, 2, p. 175-228 54 p.

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153 Scopus citations

Mechanical analysis of circular liners with particular reference to composite supports. For example, liners consisting of shotcrete and steel sets

Carranza-Torres, C. & Diederichs, M., Sep 2009, In: Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. 24, 5, p. 506-532 27 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

136 Scopus citations

2008

Design of large and shallow caverns of New York Second Avenue Subway

Nasri, V., Carranza-Torres, C. & Pettersson, N., Nov 20 2008, 9th North American Tunneling Conference, NAT 2008. p. 294-301 8 p. (North American Tunneling 2008 Proceedings).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

2 Scopus citations

The effect of ground drainage on the mechanical response of deep lined tunnels excavated in elastic and elasto-plastic materials

Carranza-Torres, C. & Zhao, J., Dec 1 2008, 12th International Conference on Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics 2008. p. 4236-4248 13 p. (12th International Conference on Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics 2008; vol. 6).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

2007

Four dimensional considerations in forensic and predictive simulation of hazardous slope movement

Hutchinson, D. J., Diederichs, M. S., Carranza-Torres, C., Harrap, R., Rozic, S. & Graniero, P., 2007, Proceedings of the 1st Canada-US Rock Mechanics Symposium - Rock Mechanics Meeting Society's Challenges and Demands. Taylor and Francis/ Balkema, p. 11-19 9 p. (Proceedings of the 1st Canada-US Rock Mechanics Symposium - Rock Mechanics Meeting Society's Challenges and Demands; vol. 1).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

3 Scopus citations

2006

Landslide hazard management - Using geotechnical monitoring, virtual process models and decision support technology

Hutchinson, J., Diederichs, M., Carranza-Torres, C., Sheriff, C., Kjelland, N. & Harrap, R., Jun 2006, In: Felsbau. 24, 3, p. 24-29 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

6 Scopus citations

2004

Elasto-plastic solution of tunnel problems using the generalized form of the Hoek-Brown failure criterion

Carranza-Torres, C., May 2004, In: International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. 41, SUPPL. 1, p. 629-639 11 p.

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209 Scopus citations

Elasto-plastic solution of tunnel problems using the generalized form of the Hoek-Brown failure criterion

Carranza-Torres, C., May 2004, In: International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. 41, SUPPL. 1, p. 629-639 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

209 Scopus citations

2003

Dimensionless graphical representation of the exact elastoplastic solution of a circular tunnel in a Mohr-Coulomb material subject to uniform far-field stresses

Carranza-Torres, C., Jun 2003, In: Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 36, 3, p. 237-253 17 p.

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52 Scopus citations

Dimensionless graphical representation of the exact elastoplastic solution of a circular tunnel in a Mohr-Coulomb material subject to uniform far-field stresses

Carranza-Torres, C., Jun 2003, In: Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 36, 3, p. 237-253 17 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

52 Scopus citations

Ground response curves for rock masses exhibiting strain-softening behaviour

Alonso, E., Alejano, L. R., Varas, F., Fdez-Mańin, G. & Carranza-Torres, C., Nov 2003, In: International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics. 27, 13, p. 1153-1185 33 p.

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293 Scopus citations

2000

Application of the Convergence-Confinement Method of tunnel design to rock masses that satisfy the Hoek-Brown failure criterion

Carranza-Torres, C. & Fairhurst, C., 2000, In: Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. 15, 2, p. 187-213 27 p.

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583 Scopus citations

Some consequences of inelastic rock-mass deformation on the tunnel support loads predicted by the Einstein and Schwartz design approach

Carranza-Torres, C. & Fairhurst, C., Dec 1 2000, Proceedings of Sessions of Geo-Denver 2000 - Trends in Rock Mechanics, GSP 102. 102 ed. p. 16-49 34 p. (Geotechnical Special Publication).

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2 Scopus citations

1999

Elasto-plastic analysis of elliptical cavities in rock subject to non-hydrostatic loading

Carranza-Torres, C. & Fairhurst, C., Dec 1 1999, FLAC and numerical modeling in geomechanics. Proceedings of the international FLAC symposium, Minneapolis, September 1999.. Detournay, C., Hart, R., Detourney, C. & Hart, R. (eds.). p. 215-223 9 p. (FLAC and numerical modeling in geomechanics. Proceedings of the international FLAC symposium, Minneapolis, September 1999.).

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