Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Vergara, Maximiliano R."

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Cyclic oedometer swelling tests on rocks from North-Central Luzon, Philippines

Selen, Lena; Vergara, Maximiliano R.; Panthi, Krishna Kanta (Chapter, 2020)

Tunnels passing through swelling rocks are subjected to stability problems as moisture changes affect the material properties of the rocks. The drying out process during construction may cause local contraction stresses ...
Investigation on the Effect of Cyclic Moisture Change on Rock Swelling in Hydropower Water Tunnels

Selen, Lena; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Vergara, Maximiliano R.; Mørk, Mai Britt Engeness (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)

This manuscript investigates the interaction between cyclic wetting and drying, material composition/structure and swelling potential of weathered rocks. Laboratory tests were performed at the Norwegian University of ...