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ROCK SUPPORT

1992 Proceedings of International Symposium on Rock Support with focus on support design, case histories, cable bolting, rock reinforcement,and support in burst-prone ground.
Eds. Kaiser and McCreath

Support of Underground Excavations in Hard Rock

1993 A manual for use in the design of excavations and rock support for underground mines.
Authors: Hoek, Kaiser, Bawden

Canadian Rockburst Support Handbook

1996 Canadian Rockburst Support Handbook.
A contribution to the understanding of how rock support performs under dynamic loading. A guide for the rational support design in underground mining.
Authors: Kaiser, McCreath and Tannant

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Rockburst Support Reference Book

2018 Rockburst Support Reference Book
Volume I – Rockburst phenomenon and support characteristics
Authors: Cai and Kaiser
Volume II under development for release around 2024

Publications

2021
  • Rockburst Support Reference Book (Volume II) by P.K. Kaiser and M. Cai
    Rock Support to Mitigate Rockburst Damage Caused by Dynamic Excavation Failure (manuscript in preparation for 2021).
2018
2017
1996
1992
  • Rock Support in Mining and Underground Construction, Ed. P.K. Kaiser and D.R. McCreath
    Balkema.

2020 and recent

  1. Kaiser, P.K. and A. Moss (2022). Deformation-based support design for highly stressed ground with a focus on rockburst damage mitigation. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 14(1):50-66.
  2. Moss, A. and P.K. Kaiser (2022). An operational approach to ground control in deep mines. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 14(1):67-81.
  3. Bahrani N & PK Kaiser 2020. Influence of degree of interlock on confined strength of non-persistently jointed and blocky hard rock masses. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (in Press).

2010 – 2019

  1. Bewick RP, PK Kaiser & F Amann Strength of massive to moderately jointed hard rock masses. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 11(3): 562-575.
  2. Bahrani N, B Valley & PK Kaiser 2019. Influence of stress path on stress memory and stress fracturing in brittle rocks. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 56: 852-867
  3. Bahrani N & PK Kaiser 2017. Estimation of confined peak strength of crack-damaged rocks. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 50(2): 309-326.
  4. Bewick RP, PK Kaiser & WF Bawden 2016. Shear rupture under constant normal stiffness boundary conditions. Tectonophysics, 634: 76-90.
  5. Bewick RP, PK Kaiser, WF Bawden & N Bahrani 2016. DEM Simulation of direct shear: 1 Rupture under constant normal stress boundary condition. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 47(5): 1647-1671.
  6. Bewick RP, PK Kaiser, WF Bawden & N Bahrani 2016. DEM Simulation of direct shear: 2. Grain boundary and mineral strength component influence on shear rupture. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 47(5): 1673-1692.
  7. Bahrani N & PK Kaiser 2016. Numerical Investigation of the influence of specimen size on the unconfined strength of defected rocks. Computers and Geotechnics, 77: 56-67.
  8. Bahrani N, B Valley, & PK Kaiser 2015. Numerical simulation of drilling-induced core damage and its influence on mechanical properties of rocks under unconfined condition. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 80: 40-50.
  9. Thirukumaran SB, B Indraratna, ET Brown & PK Kaiser 2015. Stability of a Rock Block in a Tunnel Roof Under Constant Normal Stiffness Conditions. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 48(1):179-195.
  10. Preisig G, E Eberhardt, V Gischig, V Roche, M van der Baan, B Valley, PK Kaiser, D Duff & R Lowther 2015. Development of connected permeability in massive crystalline rocks through hydraulic fracture propagation and shearing accompanying fluid injection. Geofluids, 15(1-2):321-337.
  11. Kyu-Seok Woo, E Eberhardt, D Elmo, D Stead & PK Kaiser 2015. Benchmark testing of numerical approaches for modelling the influence of undercut depth on caving, fracture initiation and subsidence angles associated with block cave mining. Transactions of the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, Section A: Mining Technology, 123(3):128-139.
  12. Kaiser PK & B-H Kim 2015. Characterization of strength of intact brittle rock considering confinement dependent failure process. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 48: 107-119.
  13. Suorineni FT, JJ Mgumbwa, PK Kaiser & D Thibodeau 2014. Mining of orebodies under shear loading Part 2 – failure modes and mechanisms. Mining Technology IMM Transactions section A 11, 123(4): 240 – 249.
  14. Bahrani N, PK Kaiser & B Valley 2014. Distinct element method simulation of an analogue for a highly interlocked non-persistently jointed rockmass. International Journal of Rock Mechanics & Mining Sciences, 71:117-130.
  15. Bewick RP, PK Kaiser, WF Bawden & N Bahrani 2014. DEM Simulation of direct shear: 1. Rupture under constant normal stress boundary conditions. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 47: 1647-1671
  16. Bewick RP, PK Kaiser & WF Bawden 2014. DEM Simulation of direct shear: 2. Grain boundary and mineral grain strength component influence on shear rupture. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 47 (5), 1673-1692.
  17. Bewick RP & PK Kaiser 2014. Discussion on “An empirical failure criterion for intact rocks” by Peng et al. (2013) accepted by Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 47: 817-823.
  18. Cai M and Kaiser, P 2014. In-situ rock spalling strength near excavation boundaries. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 47(2), 659-675.
  19. Amann F, Ö Ündül & PK Kaiser 2013. Crack initiation and crack propagation in heterogeneous sulfate-rich clay rocks. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 47(5): 1849-1865.
  20. Bahrani N & PK Kaiser 2013. Strength degradation of non-persistently jointed rockmass. Technical note: International Journal of Rock Mechanics & Mining Sciences, 62:28–33.
  21. Yong S, PK Kaiser & S Löw 2013. Rock mass response ahead of an advancing face in faulted shale. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 60: 301–311.
  22. Amann F, PK Kaiser & EA Button 2012. Experimental study of the brittle behavior of clayshale in rapid triaxial compression. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 45(1): 21-33.
  23. Kaiser PK & M Cai 2012. Design of rock support system under rockburst condition. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, rockgeotech.org, 4(3): 215-227.
  24. Kaiser PK, B-H Kim, RP Bewick & B Valley 2011. Rock mass strength at depth and implications for pillar design. Mining technology, 120(3):170-179.
  25. Suorineni FT, PK Kaiser, J J Mgumbwa & D Thibodeau 2010. Mining of orebodies under shear loading – Part 1: Case histories. Transactions Institution of Mining and Metallurgy (Section A): Mining Technology, (Trans IMM A), 120(3):137-147. (Douglas Hay Medal by the Institute of Materials Minerals and Mining)
  26. Steiner W, PK Kaiser & G Spaun 2011. Role of brittle fracture on swelling behavior: evidence from tunneling case studies; Sprödbruch in wenig festem Fels als Auslöser von Quellvorgängen: Erkenntnisse aus Fallstudien. Geomechanics and Tunnelling, 4(2):583-596.
  27. Steiner W, PK Kaiser & G Spaun 2010. Role of brittle fracture on swelling behavior of weak rock tunnels: Hypothesis and qualitative evidence; Sprödbruch in wenig festem Fels als Auslöser von Quellvorgängen: Beobachtungen und Analysen. Geomechanics and Tunnelling, 3(5): 141-156.
  28. Yong S, PK Kaiser & S Löw 2010. Influence of tectonic shears on excavation-induced fracturing. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 47(6): 894-907

2000-2009

  1. Suorineni FT, DR Chinnasane & PK Kaiser 2009. A Procedure for Determining Rock-Type Specific Hoek-Brown Brittle Parameters. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 42(6): 849-881.
  2. Rojat F, V Labiouse, PK Kaiser & F Descoeudres 2008. Brittle rock failure in the Steg lateral adit of the Lötschberg base tunnel. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 42(2): 341-359.
  3. Suorineni FT, PK Kaiser & JH Henning 2008. Safe Rapid Drifting – Support Selection. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 23: 682-699.
  4. Cai M, PK Kaiser, H Morioka, M Minami, T Maejima, Y Tasaka & H Kurose 2007. FLAC/PFC coupled numerical simulation of AE in large-scale underground excavations. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 44(4):550-564.
  5. Cai M, PK Kaiser, F Suorineni & K Su 2007. A study on the dynamic behaviour of the Meuse/Haute-Marne Argillite. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, 32(8-14): 907-916.
  6. Cai M, H Morioka, PK Kaiser, Y Tasaka, H Kurose, M Minami & T Maejima 2007. Back analysis of rock mass strength parameters using AE monitoring data. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 44(4):538-549.
  7. Kim B H, PK Kaiser & G Grasselli 2007. Influence of persistence on behaviour of fractured rock masses, Rock Physics and Geomechanics in the Study of Reservoirs and Repositories, Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 284:161-173.
  8. Cai M, PK Kaiser, Y Tasaka & M Minami 2006. Estimation of residual strength parameters of jointed rock masses using the GSI system. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 44(2):247-265.
  9. Kim B. H, M Cai, PK Kaiser & HS. Yang 2007. Determination of block sizes for rock masses with non-persistent joints. Rock Mechanics & Rock Engineering, 40(2):169-192.
  10. Cai M, PK Kaiser, L Cotesta & A Dasys 2006. Planning and design of underground excavations utilizing common earth model and immersive virtual reality. Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, 25(6):1182-1189.
  11. Cai M & PK Kaiser 2006. Visualization of rock mass classification systems. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 24(4):1089-1102.
  12. Cai M & PK Kaiser 2005. Assessment of Excavation Damaged Zone using a micromechanics model. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology 20(4):301-310.
  13. Cai M & PK Kaiser 2004. Numerical simulation of the Brazilian test and the tensile strength of anisotropic rocks and rocks with pre-existing cracks. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 41(Supplement 1):478-483.
  14. Diederichs MS, PK Kaiser & E Eberhardt 2004. Damage initiation and propagation in hard rock and the influence of tunnelling induced stress rotation. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 41:785-812.
  15. Cai M, PK Kaiser, Y Tasaka, T Maejima, H Morioka & M Minami 2004. Generalized crack initiation and crack damage stress thresholds of brittle rock masses near underground excavations. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 41(3):833-847.
  16. Cai M & PK Kaiser 2004. Numerical simulation of the Brazilian test and the tensile strength of anisotropic rocks and rocks with pre-existing cracks. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 41(3):450-451
  17. Cai, M, PK Kaiser, H Uno, Y Tasaka, M Minami & Y Hibino 2004.Estimation of rock mass strength and deformation modulus using GSI system – a quantitative approach. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 41(1):3-19.
  18. Hajiabdolmajid VR & PK Kaiser 2003. Brittleness of rock and stability assessment in hard rock tunnelling. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 18(1):35-48.
  19. Hajiabdolmajid VR & PK Kaiser 2003. Mobilized strength components in brittle failure of rock. Géotechnique, 53(3):237-336.
  20. Martin CD, PK Kaiser & R Christiansson 2003. Stress, instability and design of underground excavations. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 40(7-8):1027-1047.
  21. Hajiabdolmajid V, PK Kaiser & CD Martin 2002. Modelling Brittle Failure of Rock. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 39(6):731-741.
  22. Cai M, PK Kaiser & CD Martin 2001. Quantification of rock mass damage in underground excavations from microseismic event monitoring. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 38(8):1135-1145.
  23. Suorineni FT, PK Kaiser & DD Tannant 2001. Likelihood statistic for interpretation of the stability graph for open stope design. Technical Note, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 38(5):735-744.
  24. Kaiser PK, S. Yazici & S Maloney 2001. Mining-induced stress change and consequences of stress path on excavation stability – a case study. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 38(2):167-180.
  25. Suorineni FT, DD Tannant, PK Kaiser & MB Dusseault 2001. Incorporation of a fault factor into the stability graph method: Kidd Mine case studies, Mineral Resources Engineering, 10(1):3-37.

1989 to 1999

  1. Suorineni FT, DD Tannant & PK Kaiser 1999. Determination of fault-related sloughage in open stopes. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 36(7):891-906.
  2. Suorineni FT, DD Tannant & PK Kaiser 1999. Fault factor for the stability graph method of open-stope design. Institution of Mining and Metallurgy – Transactions, Mining Industry Section, A, 108: A92-104.
  3. Diederichs MS & PK Kaiser 1999. Tensile strength and abutment relaxation as failure control mechanisms in underground excavations. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanical Abstracts, 36(1):69-96.
  4. Diederichs MS & PK Kaiser 1999. Stability of large excavations in laminated hard rock masses: the voussoir analogue revisited. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanical Abstracts, 36, 97-117.
  5. Martin CD, PK Kaiser & DR McCreath 1999. Hoek-Brown parameters for predicting the depth of brittle failure around tunnels. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 36(1):136-151.
  6. Diederichs MS, D J Hutchinson & PK Kaiser 1999. Cable Layouts using the Modified Stability Graph. Canadian Institute of Mining Bulletin, 92(1035):81-85.
  7. Cai M, PK Kaiser & CD Martin 1998. A tensile model for the interpretation of microseismic events near underground openings. Pure and Applied Geophysics Journal, PAGEOPH, 153:67-92.
  8. Kumar P, J Clark & PK Kaiser 1998. Overview of the Harsh Environments Initiative. European Space Agency, Preparing for the Future, 8(4):2-3.
  9. Alcott J M, PK Kaiser & BP Simser 1998. Micro-seismic Rockburst Hazard Assessment at Noranda’s Brunswick No.12 Mine. Pure and Applied Geophysics Journal, PAGEOPH, 153:41-65.
  10. Tang CA & PK Kaiser 1998. Numerical simulation of cumulative damage and seismic energy release in unstable failure of brittle rock – Part I Fundamentals. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanical Abstracts, 35(2):113-122.
  11. Kaiser PK & CA Tang 1998. Numerical simulation of cumulative damage and seismic energy release in unstable failure of brittle rock – Part II – Rib pillar collapse. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanical Abstracts, 35(2):123-134.
  12. Shimizu N, PK Kaiser, MS Diederichs & DJ Hutchinson 1997. Overview of cablebolting in underground excavations (in Japanese with English Translation). Tunnels and Underground (Journal of the Japan Tunnelling Association), 28(4):43-52.
  13. Kaiser PK & S Maloney 1997. Scaling laws for the design of rock support. Pure and Applied Geophysics Journal, PAGEOPH, 150 (1997):415-434.
  14. Kaiser PK, DD Tannant & DR McCreath 1996. Drift support in burst-prone ground. CIM Bulletin, 89(998):131-138.
  15. Tannant DD, PK Kaiser & DR McCreath 1996. Rockburst support research in Canada. ISRM NEWS Journal, 3(3):15-18.
  16. Diederichs MS & PK Kaiser 1996. Rock instability and risk analyses in open stope mine design. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 33(3):431-439.
  17. Tannant DD & PK Kaiser 1995. Friction bolt anchored wire rope for support in rockburst-prone ground. CIM Bulletin, 88(988):98-104.
  18. Pelli F, PK Kaiser & NR Morgenstern 1995. Effects of rockmass anisotropy and non-linearity on the near face stresses in deep tunnels. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, Technical note, 28(2):125-132.
  19. Brummer RK & PK Kaiser 1995. Risk-cost-benefit analysis for support design in burst-prone mines. Trans. Inst. Min. Metall. (Sect. A: Mining Industry), 104(1): A71-A75.
  20. Yi X & PK Kaiser 1994. Impact testing for rockbolt design in rockburst conditions. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanical Abstracts, 31(6):671-675.
  21. Kaiser PK & DR McCreath 1994. Rock mechanics considerations for drilled and bored excavations in hard rock. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 9(4):425-437.
  22. Wiles T & PK Kaiser 1994. In situ stress determination using the Under-excavation Technique — Part I: Theory. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanical Abstracts, 31(5):439-446.
  23. Kaiser PK & T Wiles 1994. In situ stress determination using the Under-excavation Technique — Part II: Application. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanical Abstracts, 31(5):447-456.
  24. Yi X & PK Kaiser 1994. Elastic stress waves in rockbolts subject to impact loading. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 18(2):121-133.
  25. Tannant DD & PK Kaiser 1993. A shear-dependent fracture zone transmissivity model. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 30(1):146-154.
  26. Tannant DD, PK Kaiser & DH Chan 1993. Effect of tunnel excavation on transmissivity distribution and flow in a fracture zone. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 30(1):155-169.
  27. Ge M, PK Kaiser 1992. Practical application of an innovative microseismic source location procedure. International Journal of Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 10:163-184.
  28. Yazici S & PK Kaiser 1992. Bond strength of grouted cables and bolts. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanics Abstracts, 29(3):279-292.
  29. Kaiser PK & S Yazici 1992. Computerized data collection system for rockmass failures in underground openings. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanics Abstracts, 29(4):431-446.
  30. Kaiser PK, S Yazici & J Nosé 1992. Effect of stress change on the bond strength of fully grouted cables. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanics Abstracts, 29(3):293-306.
  31. Kaiser PK, S Maloney & S Yazici 1992. A new perspective on cable bolt design. CIM-Bulletin, 85(962):103-109.
  32. Wong RCK & PK Kaiser 1991. Design and performance of tunnels in cohesionless ground. Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, ASCE (Geotechnical Engineering Division), 117(12):1880-1901.
  33. Pelli F, PK Kaiser & NR Morgenstern 1991. The influence of near face behaviour on monitoring of deep tunnels. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 28(2):226-238.
  34. Pelli F, PK Kaiser & NR Morgenstern 1991. An interpretation of ground movements recorded during construction of the Donkin-Morien Tunnel. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 28(2):239-254.
  35. Ge M & PK Kaiser 1990. Interpretation of physical status of arrival picks for microseismic source location. Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, 80(6):1643-1660.
  36. Kaiser PK, S Maloney & SP Singh 1990. Feasibility of long-term ground control with stainless steel friction rock bolts. CIM-Bulletin, 83(937):55-60.
  37. Zou D & PK Kaiser 1990. Determination of in situ stresses from excavation-induced stress changes. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 23(3):167-184.
  38. Kaiser PK, D Zou & P A Lang 1990. Stress determination by back-analysis of excavation-induced stress changes — a case study. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 23(3):185-200.
  39. Indraratna B & PK Kaiser 1990. Design for grouted rock bolts based on convergence control method. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 27:269-290.
  40. Kaiser PK & J Simmons 1990. A reassessment of transport mechanisms of some rock avalanches; Mackenzie Mountains, Northwest Territories, Canada. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 27:129-144.
  41. Indraratna B & PK Kaiser 1990. Analytical model for the design of rock bolts. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 14:227-251.

1989 and earlier

  1. Kaiser PK & RCK Wong 1989. Design and performance of vertical shafts. Canadian Tunnelling, 73-87.
  2. Zou D, HDS Miller, PK Kaiser 1989. Numerical study of violent rock failure by stick-slip on joints. Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 9:241-251.
  3. Wong RCK & PK Kaiser 1988. Design and performance evaluation of vertical shafts: Rational shaft design method and verification of design method. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 25:320-337. (Best Paper Award of CGS).
  4. Wong RCK & PK Kaiser 1988. Behaviour of vertical shafts: Re-evaluation of model test results and evaluation of field measurements. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 25:338-352.
  5. Kaiser PK & A E Fair 1988. Bearing capacity of bored cast-in-place concrete piles on oil sand (Discussion). ASCE, Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 114:1053-1058.
  6. Wong RCK & PK Kaiser 1987. Performance of a small tunnel in clay shale. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 24:297-307.
  7. Wong RCK & PK Kaiser 1987. Effects of support pressure distribution on settlement above tunnels. Tunnels and Tunnelling 19(5):27-30.
  8. Kaiser PK & CHR Mackay, A D Gale 1986. Evaluation of rock classification at B.C. Rail Tumbler Ridge Tunnels, Canada. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering 19:205-234.
  9. Kaiser, PK & PJ Barlow 1986. Rational assessment of tunnel liner capacity. Canadian Tunnelling, 31-44.
  10. Gale, AD, NR Morgenstern & PK Kaiser 1986. Computer estimation of tunnel cost. Tunnels and Tunnelling, 18(3):49-52.
  11. Kaiser PK & AD Gale 1985. Evaluation of cost and empirical support design at B.C. Rail Tumbler Ridge Tunnels. Canadian Tunnelling, 77-106.
  12. Kaiser PK, A Guenot & NR Morgenstern 1985. Deformation of small tunnels – Part IV. Behaviour during failure. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Science & Geomechanics Abstracts, 22(3):141-152.
  13. Martin CD & PK Kaiser 1984. Analysis of a rock slope with internal dilation. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 21(4):605-620.
  14. Kaiser, PK & S Maloney 1982. Deformation properties of a subbituminous coal mass. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanics Abstracts 19(5):247-252.
  15. Kaiser, PK & NR Morgenstern 1982. Time-dependent deformation of small tunnels – Part III. Pre-failure behaviour. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanical Abstracts 19(6):307-324.
  16. Kaiser PK & KJ Hewitt 1982. The effect of groundwater flow on the stability and design of retained excavations. Canadian Geotechnical Journal 19(2):139-153.
  17. Kaiser PK & NR Morgenstern 1981. Phenomenological model for rock with time-dependent strength. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Science & Geomechanical Abstracts, 18:153-165.
  18. Kaiser PK & NR Morgenstern 1981. Time-dependent deformation of small tunnels – Part I. Experimental facility. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Science & Geomechanical Abstracts, 18:129-140.
  19. Kaiser PK & NR Morgenstern 1981. Time-dependent deformation of small tunnels – Part II. Typical test data. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Science & Geomechanical Abstracts, 18:141-152.

2020 and recent

  1. Kaiser, P.K.and D. Malovichko (2022). Energy and Displacement Demands Imposed on Rock Support by Strainburst Damage Mechanisms. RASIM10, Tuscon, Arizona, Best paper award, SME digital proceedings 13 p.
  2. Kaiser, P.K. and M. Cai (2022). Selecting the ‘Right’ Rockbolts for Burst-prone Drifts.. RASIM10, Tuscon, Arizona, SME digital proceedings 13 p.

2010 and 2019

  1. Kaiser PK 2019. From common to best practices in underground rock engineering. Mueller Lecture, 14th ISRM Congress, Brazil, CRC Press, 141-182 (for pdf contact author).
  2. Bahrani N. Kaiser PK & Corkum A. 2018. Suggested methods for estimation of confined strength of heterogeneous (defected) rocks. Caving 2018, Vancouver, Canada, 15p.
  3. Kaiser PK 2017. Ground control in strainbursting ground – A critical review and path forward on design principles. Proc. 9TH Symp. on Rockbursts and Seismicity in Mines, Nov. 2017, Santiago, Chile, 146-158.
  4. Fornia A, I Carol, E Eberhardt, D Garolera & PK Kaiser 2016, ‘Rock bolt behaviour in stress-fractured ground – A FE analysis using zero-thickness interface elements and fracture-based constitutive laws’, E. Nordlund, T.H. Jones, and A. Eitzenberger (eds), Proc. 8th Int. Symp. on Ground Support in Mining and Underground Construction, Luleå Univ. of Technology, Sweden, 12 p. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-61915
  5. Kaiser PK 2016. Underground rock engineering to match the rock’s behaviour – a fresh look at old problems. MTS lecture at 50th US Rock Mechanics Symposium, 6 p.
  6. Bahrani N & PK Kaiser 2016. Strength degradation approach (SDA) for estimation of confined strength of micro-defected rocks. of 50th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Houston, USA, 9p.
  7. Kaiser PK, SM Maloney & S Yong 2016. Role of large-scale heterogeneities on in-situ stress and induced stress fields. of 50th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Houston, USA, Paper 16-571, 9p.
  8. Kaiser PK 2016. Ground Support for Constructability of Deep Underground Excavations – Challenges of managing highly stressed ground in civil and mining projects. Sir Muir Wood lecture of International Tunnelling Association at World Tunnelling Congress, San Francisco, 33 p
  9. Kaiser PK, 2016. Challenges in Rock Mass Strength Determination for Design of Deep Underground Excavations. Published as ISRM on-line lecture. 45 min., 70 p.
  10. Bahrani N & PK Kaiser 2016. Integrated grain-based-DFN model for simulation of defected rock. of 4th Itasca Symposium on Applied Numerical Modeling, Lima, Peru, 13p.
  11. Kaiser PK, F Amann & RP Bewick 2015. Overcoming Challenges of Rock mass Characterization for Underground Construction in Deep Mines. 13th ISRM International Congress of Rock Mechanics, 10-13 May, Montreal, Canada, 14p
  12. Bewick RP, F Amann, PK Kaiser & CD Martin 2015. Interpretation of UCS test results for engineering design. 13th ISRM International Congress of Rock Mechanics, 10-13 May, Montreal, Canada, 14p
  13. Kaiser PK 2014. Deformation-based support selection for tunnels in strain-burstprone ground. DeepMining’14, ACG (eds. Hudyma and Potvin), 227-240.
  14. Garza-Cruz TV, M Pierce & PK Kaiser 2014. Use of 3DEC to study spalling and deformation associated with tunnelling at depth. DeepMining’14, ACG (eds. Hudyma and Potvin), 421-434.
  15. Bahrani N, B Valley & PK Kaiser 2014. Distinct element method simulation of stress fracturing around underground opening. EUROCK, Vigo, Spain, 6p.
  16. Kaiser PK & M Cai 2013. Rockburst damage mechanisms and support design principles. Keynote Lecture. Rockburst and Seismicity in Mines conference (Rasim8), Sep. 1-6, Russia, 349-370.
  17. Kaiser PK & M Cai 2013. Critical review of design principles for rock support in burst-prone ground – time to rethink! Keynote Lecture. Ground Support 2013, Potvin, Y. and Brady, B. (eds), Perth, Australia, 3-38.
  18. Amann F, PK Kaiser & O Undul 2013. Brittle failure processes in veined clay rock with large strength contrasts between vein and matrix. 47th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symp., San Francisco, ARMA paper 13-338.
  19. Madjdabadi BM, B Valley, L Siczkar, MB Dusseault & PK Kaiser 2013. Laboratory-scale strain and temperature response of a distributed optical fiber sensor. 47th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symp., Paper ­347.
  20. Kaiser PK, B Valley, M B Dusseault & D Duff 2013. Hydraulic fracturing mine back trials — Design rationale and project Status. In: Effective and sustainable hydraulic fracturing, A P Bunger, J McLennan, R Jeffrey (eds), Croatia: Intech., Chapter 44, 877-891.
  21. Bewick RP, B Valley & PK Kaiser 2012. Effect of grain scale geometric heterogeneity on tensile stress generation in rock loaded in compression. 46th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symp. held in Chicago, IL, UCS, 24-27 June, Paper 12-175.
  22. Madjdabadi BM, B Valley, MB Dusseault & PK Kaiser 2012. Numerical modeling of strain transfer from rock mass to a fibre optic sensor installed inside a grouted borehole. 46th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symp. held in Chicago, IL, USA, 24-27 June 2012.
  23. Kim B-H & PK Kaiser 2012. Approach to characterize rock mass strength considering joint persistence. 7th Asian Rock Mechanics Symp., 15-19 October, Seoul, South Korea, CD, 8p.
  24. Valley B, Kim BH, Suorineni FT, Bahrani N, Bewick RP & Kaiser PK, 2012. Influence of confinement dependent failure processes on rock mass strength at depth. ISRM International Congress on Rock Mechanics, 855 – 860.
  25. Valley B, BM Madjdabadi, PK Kaiser & MB Dusseault 2012. Monitoring mining-induced rock mass deformation using distributed strain monitoring based on fiber optics. EUROCK 2012, ISRM International Symp., Stockholm, Sweden.
  26. Kaiser PK 2012. Rock mass strength at depth and implications for support design. Proceeding of Southern Hemisphere International Rock Mechanics Symp. 2012. Extended abstract 3p.
  27. Duff D J & PK Kaiser, with contributions by MS Diederichs, B Valley 2012. Risk in Rock Engineering Design, Geotechnical Risk in Deep Underground Mines. – A “Canadian?” Perspective – Southern Hemisphere International Rock Mechanics Symp., Extended abstract, 5p.
  28. Bahrani N, B Valley & PK Kaiser 2012. Influence of borehole orientation on in-situ stress estimation using the Kaiser effect. 6th International Conference on Mass Mining, Sudbury, Canada, 9p.
  29. Bahrani N, B Valley, S Maloney & PK Kaiser 2012. Numerical investigation of the influence of borehole orientation on drilling-induced core damage. EUROCK2012, Sweden, 13p.
  30. Cai M, PK Kaiser & D Duff 2012. Rock support design in burst-prone ground utilizing an interactive design tool, 46th US Rock Mech. Symp., Chicago, Paper 12-599.
  31. Valley B, B M Madjdabadi, PK Kaiser & M Dusseault 2012. Monitoring mining-induced rock mass deformation using distributed strain monitoring based on fiber optics. Eurock’12, Stockholm, (in press) 12p.
  32. Cai M & Kaiser PK 2011. Rock support for deep tunnels in highly stressed rocks. 12th ISRM Congress, Beijing, China, 1467-1472.
  33. Kim B-H & PK Kaiser 2011. Numerical investigation on confinement dependent rock mass strength at depth. 9th Euroconference on Rock Physics and Geomechanics: 18-19, Trondheim (Oct. 17~21), Norway.
  34. Valley B, Kim B-H, Suorineni FT, Bahrani N, Bewick RP & PK Kaiser 2011. Influence of confinement dependent failure processes on rock mass strength at depth. 12th ISRM International Congress on Rock Mechanics, Beijing, China, 6 p.
  35. Bullock K, PK Kaiser & S Yong 2011. Numerical simulations of deep block caving angles: a comparative case. 6th International Conference & Exhibition on Mass Mining, 10-14 June, Sudbury, 11p.
  36. Bewick RP, PK Kaiser & B Valley 2011. Interpretation of Triaxial Testing Data for Estimation of the Hoek-Brown Strength Parameter mi. 45th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symp. held in San Francisco, CA, USA, 26-29 June 2011. 10 p.
  37. Cai M & PK Kaiser 2011. Rock support for deep tunnels in highly stressed rocks. 12th ISRM Congress, Beijing, China, 6p.
  38. Suorineni FT, JJ Mgumbwa, RD Mfanga & PK Kaiser 2011. Stability of pillars and tabular excavations under shear loading conditions – Implications for mine planning and design. Paper # 6070, CIM 2011, Montreal, 11 p.
  39. Suorineni, FT, PK Kaiser, HK Lwitiko & S Maloney 2011. HydraboltTM evaluation for stress change measurements in burst-prone grounds. ARMA Paper #11-119, San Francisco, 8p.
  40. Bewick RP, PK Kaiser & B Valley 2011. Interpretation of triaxial testing data for estimation of the Hoek-Brown strength parameter mi. 45th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symp. San Francisco, ARMA Paper #11-347 (on CD), 10p.
  41. Amann F, R Thöny, E A Button & PK Kaiser 2011. Insight into the brittle failure behavior of clay shales in unconfined and confined compression. 45th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symp., San Francisco, ARMA, 8p.
  42. Valley B, N Bahrani & PK Kaiser 2011. Influence of confinement dependent failure processes on rock mass strength at depth. 45th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symp., San Francisco, ARMA, Paper #10-468, 10p.
  43. Bahrani N, B Valley, PK Kaiser & M Pierce 2011. Evaluation of PFC2D grain-based model for simulation of confinement-dependent rock strength degradation and failure processes. 45th US Rock Mechanics Symp., ARMA Paper #11-156, San Francisco, USA, 11 p.
  44. Bahrani N, B Valley & PK Kaiser 2011. Discrete element modeling of drilling-induced core damage and its influence on laboratory properties of Lac du Bonnet granite. 45th US Rock Mechanics Symp., ARMA Paper #11-350, San Francisco, USA, 9 p.
  45. Bahrani N, FT Suorineni & PK Kaiser 2010. Pillar Stability Assessment Approach for Mechanized and Drill and Blast Excavations. ARMA’2010, Salt Lake City, Utah, CD, Paper # 10-289, 9 p.
  46. Milkereit B, D Duff, PK Kaiser & DR Schmitt 2010. Towards integrated geophysical monitoring systems for deep mines. Geophysics Conference, San Francisco, 3p.
  47. Kaiser PK, B-H Kim, RP Bewick & B Valley 2010. Rock mass strength at depth and implications for pillar design. Keynote, DeepMining2010, Santiago, Chile, M Van Sint Jan and Y Potvin (eds), Australian Centre for Geomechanics, 463-576.
  48. Cai M, D Champaigne & PK Kaiser 2010. Development of a fully debonded conebolt for rockburst support. DeepMining2010, Santiago, Chile, M Van Sint Jan and Y Potvin (eds), Australian Centre for Geomechanics, 329-342.
  49. Valley B, PK Kaiser & D Duff 2010. Consideration of uncertainty in modelling the behaviour of underground excavations. DeepMining2010, Santiago, Chile, M Van Sint Jan and Y Potvin (eds), Australian Centre for Geomechanics, 423-436.
  50. Valley B, F Suorineni & PK Kaiser 2010. Numerical analyses of the effect of heterogeneities on rock failure process. 44th US Rock Mechanics Symp. and 5th U.S.-Canada Rock Mechanics Symp., Salt Lake City, ARMA Paper# 10-468, 12p, CD.
  51. Kaiser PK 2010. Practical implications of brittle failure on hard rock tunnelling. Tunnelling in Granite, April, Barcelona, Spain, 47-58.
  52. Valley B, Bahrani N & PK Kaiser 2010. Rock strength obtained from core samples and borehole instabilities – the effect of drilling induced damage. EUROCK 2010, Lausanne, Switzerland, Zhao, Labious, Dudt and Mathier (eds), Taylor & Francis Group, London, 331-334.
  53. Amman F, PK Kaiser & W Steiner 2010. Triggering swelling potential of anhydrite clay rocks by brittle processes. Eurock’10, Lausanne, Switzerland, Zhao, Labious, Dudt and Mathier (eds), Taylor & Francis Group, London, 339-342.
  54. PK Kaiser, F Amann & W Steiner 2010. How highly stressed brittle rock failure impacts tunnel design. Eurock’10, Lausanne, Switzerland, Zhao, Labious, Dudt and Mathier (eds), Taylor & Francis Group, London, 27-38.
  55. Bahrani N, FT Suorineni & PK Kaiser 2010. Stability Analysis of Rib Pillars in Mechanized and Drill and Blast Excavations Using Numerical Modeling. MEMO’2010, Sudbury, Ontario, Paper # 5679, 8 p.
  56. Mgumbwa JJ, FT Suorineni & PK Kaiser 2010. Failure mechanisms of pillars under shear loading. MEMO’2010, Sudbury, Ontario, Paper # 5896, 8 p.
  57. Suorineni FT, PK Kaiser, HK Lwitiko & S Maloney 2010. Instrumentation of Hydrabolts for stress change monitoring in burst-prone grounds. MEMO’2010, Sudbury, Ontario, Paper # 5341, 8 p.
  58. Kaiser PK, S Maloney, P Vasak & G Wang 2009. Seismic excavation hazard evaluation in underground construction. Keynote Address, 7th RaSiM6, Dalian, China, 1-26 (pdf on miningexcellence.ca).

2000 to 2009

  1. Kaiser PK 2009. Seismic hazard evaluation in underground construction – Theory and practice. 7th RaSiM6, Dalian, China, 55-58.
  2. Kim B-H & PK Kaiser 2009. Rock mass strength characterization for excavations at depth. 20th Canadian Rock Mechanics Symp., Toronto, 8p.
  3. Bewick RP & PK Kaiser 2009. Numerical assessment of the Factor B in the Mathews method for open stope design. 20th Canadian Rock Mechanics Symp., Toronto, 8p.
  4. Bewick RP & PK Kaiser 2009. Influence of rock mass anisotropy on tunnel stability. 20th Canadian Rock Mechanics Symp., Toronto, 8p.
  5. Wang G, PK Kaiser & P Vasak 2009. Modelling of mining-induced seismicity migration. 20th Canadian Rock Mechanics Symp., Toronto, 8p.
  6. Stefanizzi S, G Barla, PK Kaiser & G Grasselli 2009. Numerical modeling of standard rock mechanics laboratory tests using a finite/discrete element approach. 20th Canadian Rock Mechanics Symp., Toronto, 8p.
  7. Villeneuve MC, MS Diederichs, PK Kaiser & C Frenzel 2009. Constitutive model for numerical modeling of highly stressed heterogeneous rocks at excavation boundaries. 3rd CANUS Rock Mechanics Symposium, Toronto, Ed: M Diederichs and G Grassielli, Paper 3981, 14p.
  8. Kaiser PK & B-H Kim 2008. Rock mechanics advances of underground construction and mining. . Keynote lecture, Korea Rock Mech. Symp., Seoul, 1-16.
  9. Duff DJ, H Buksa & PK Kaiser 2008. Strategic research programs to develop tactical means for risk mitigation in mining. on Strategic and Tactical Approaches in Mining, Quebec City, 27-34.
  10. Kaiser PK & B-H Kim 2008. Rock mechanics challenges in underground construction and mining. Keynote lecture, 1st Southern Hemisphere International Rock Mech. Symp., 1:23-38.
  11. Kim B-H, FT Suorineni & PK Kaiser 2008. Approach to estimate rock block geometry for determination of the Geological Strength Index (GSI). MassMin’08, Lulea, Sweden, 815-824.
  12. Stefanizzi S, G Barla, PK Kaiser & G Grasselli 2008. Numerical modeling of rock mechanics tests in layered media using finite / discrete element approach. 12th 795 Int. C. of IACMAG, India, 8 p.
  13. Suorineni FT & PK Kaiser 2008. Orebodies in shear: The role of geological controls and implications for mine planning and design. MassMin’08, Lulea, Sweden, 313-322.
  14. Yong S, PK Kaiser, S Loew & C. Fidelibus 2008. The Role of Heterogeneity on the Development of Excavation-Induced Fractures in the Opalinus Clay. Canadian Geotechnical Conference, 8p.
  15. Suorineni FT & PK Kaiser 2008. Orebodies in shear: The role of geological controls and the implications for mine planning and design. Paper #0160. In Proc. Mass Mining, Lulea, Sweden, 8p.
  16. Kaiser PK 2007. Rock mechanics challenges and opportunities in underground construction and mining. Keynote lecture, 1st Canada-U.S. Rock Mech. Symp., 47p, CD.
  17. Cai M & PK Kaiser 2007. Obtaining modeling parameters for engineering design by rock mass characterization. 11th ISRM Congress, Sousa et al. (eds), Lisbon, Portugal, 381-384.
  18. Kim B-H, M Cai & PK Kaiser 2007. Rock mass strength with non-persistent joints. 1st Canada-U.S. Rock Mech. Symp., Eberhardt et al. (editors), 241-248.
  19. Cai M, PK Kaiser, Y Tasaka & M Minami 2007. Peak and residual strengths of jointed rock masses and their determination for engineering design. 1st Canada-U.S. Rock Mech. Symp., Eberhardt et al. (eds), 259-267.
  20. Villeneuve M C, MS Diederichs, PK Kaiser & C Frenzel 2007. Geomechanical characterization of massive rock for deep TBM tunneling. 1st Canada-U.S. Rock Mech. Symp., Eberhardt et al. (eds), 1131-1139.
  21. Cotesta L, PK Kaiser, M Cai & A Vorauer 2007. Application of scientific visualization – Stress control on permeability anisotropy in moderately fractured rock. 1st Canada-U.S. Rock Mech. Symp., Eberhardt et al. (eds), 1203-1212.
  22. Suorineni FT, PK Kaiser & J Delgado 2007. Peak and residual strengths of jointed rock masses and their determination for engineering design. 1st Canada-U.S. Rock Mech. Symp., Eberhardt et al. (eds), 2: 1377-1384.
  23. Cai M & PK Kaiser 2006. Rock mass characterization and rock mass property variability considerations for tunnel and cavern design. 4th Asian Rock Mech. Symp. (ARMS 4), Leung and Zhou (eds), Singapore, Paper 144.
  24. Suorineni FT, PK Kaiser & J Delgado 2007. Hazard assessment when mining orebodies under shear loading. 1st Canada-US Rock Mechanics Symp., Vancouver, Canada, Eberhardt, Stead and Morrison (eds), 2:1377-1384.
  25. Minami M, Y Tasaka, M Cai & PK Kaiser 2006. Estimation of the rock mass residual strength parameters in deep ground using the GSI system. 35th Symp. on Rock Mech. JSCE, 171-176.
  26. Morioka H, M Minami, T Maejima, Y Tasaka, H Kurose, M Cai & PK Kaiser, 2006. Back analysis of rock mass strength parameters based on AE monitoring data. 35th Symp. on Rock Mech. JSCE, 341-346.
  27. Kaiser PK 2006. Rock mechanics consideration for construction of deep tunnel in brittle ground. Keynote lecture, Asia Rock Mechanics Symp., Singapore, 12p, CD.
  28. Maloney S, PK Kaiser & A Vorauer 2006. A Reassessment of in situ stresses in the Canadian Shield. Golden Rocks, 41st U.S. Symp. on Rock Mechanics (USRMS), Golden, Colorado, 9p, CD.
  29. Kim B-H, PK Kaiser & G Grasselli 2007. Influence of persistence on behaviour of fractured rock masses. The Geological Society of London, Special publication for EURO-Conference 2005, see journals.
  30. Kim B-H, M Cai & PK Kaiser 2006. Determination of block sizes considering joint persistence. 4th Asian Rock Mech. Symp.(ARMS 4), Leung and Zhou (eds), Singapore, Paper 243, CD.
  31. Suorineni FT & PK Kaiser 2006. Rapid Drifting – Geomechanical Challenges and Practical Constraints. 2nd International Symp., Rapid Mine Development, Aachen, Germany, 159-176.
  32. Kaiser PK 2005. Tunnel stability in highly stressed, brittle ground – Rock mechanics considerations for Alpine tunnelling. Keynote lecture, Geological AlpTransit Symp. GEAT’05, Zürich, Switzerland, 183-201.
  33. Villeneuve M, PK Kaiser, MS Diederichs & U Rehm 20 Effects of mineralogy and tectonic deformation history on TBM advance in deep tunnelling. Geological AlpTransit Symp. GEAT’05, Zürich, Switzerland, Loew (ed), 299-311.
  34. Cai M, PK Kaiser, FT Suorineni & K Su 2005. A Study on the Dynamic Behaviour of the Meuse/Haute-Marne Argillite. In: 2nd Int. Meeting on Clays in Natural & Engineered Barriers for Radioactive Waste Confinement, Tours, France, 707-708.
  35. Kaiser PK, P Vasak & FT Suorineni 2005. Hazard assessment in burst-prone mines – seismic data interpretation with 3D virtual reality visualization. Eurock 2005, Konecny (ed), Brno, Czech Republic, A.A. Balkema Publishers, (c) Taylor & Francis Group, London, 239-247.
  36. Kaiser PK, P Vasak, FT Suorineni & D Thibodeau 2005. New dimensions in seismic data interpretation for burst-prone mines. CIM-AGM, Toronto, 8p, CD.
  37. Suorineni FT, P Dunn & PK Kaiser 2005. Safe Rapid Drifting – Practical Constraints. CIM-AGM (on CD), Toronto, 12 p.
  38. Suorineni FT, J H Henning & PK Kaiser 2005. Strategy for Safe Rapid Drift Development – Support Selection. Maintenance Engineering/Mine operators Conference, 8p, CD.
  39. Suorineni FT, DR Chinassane, & PK Kaiser 2005. Strategy for Safe Rapid Drift Development – Achieving drift stability. Maintenance Engineering/Mine Operators Conference, 8p, CD.
  40. Kaiser PK, P Vasak, FT Suorineni & D Thibodeau 2005. New dimensions in seismic data interpretation with 3-D virtual reality visualization in burst-prone grounds. Keynote Address, 6th RaSiM6, Perth, Australia, 33-47.
  41. Miller N, PK Kaiser, Yacoub & R. Hammah, 2004. Impact of the 4th generation seismic hazard values on tailings dams in Canada. Canadian Dams Association (CDA) Annual Conference, Ottawa, 12p.
  42. Diederichs MS, PK Kaiser & M Villeneuve 2004. Stress rotation and tunnel performance in brittle rock. Symp. Tunnelling Association of Canada, Edmonton, 8p. (in press; 2004).
  43. Maybee WG, S Maloney, PK Kaiser, G Triltzsch, HM Braun & A Prugger 2004. Stepped Frequency GPR Field Trials for Determining the Ideal Frequency Bandwidth for Use in Potash Mines. CIM AGM, Edmonton, Alberta, 9p, CD.
  44. Triltzsch G, HM Braun, Y Krellmann, A Prugger, WG Maybee, S Maloney & PK Kaiser 2004. Stepped Frequency GPR Field Trials in Potash Mines. GPR 2004, Delft, The Netherlands (poster), 5p.
  45. Maybee WG, S Maloney, PK Kaiser, G Triltzsch, H M Braun & A Prugger 2003. Clay Layer Separation Detection in Potash Mines using Stepped Frequency Radar Technology. CIM RMSCC Soft Rock and Coal Workshop, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 6p.
  46. Chinassane DR, PK Kaiser & FT Suorineni 2004. Safe Rapid Drifting – Drift stability. CIM, Edmonton, 8p, CD.
  47. Vasak P, FT Suorineni & PK Kaiser 2004. Hazard map approach using space-time clustering analysis of mining induced microseismicity. Paper presented at CIM, Edmonton, 8p, CD.
  48. Henning J G, L Cotesta & PK Kaiser 2003. Geomechanics design of underground excavations utilizing virtual reality. 4th International Conference on Computer Applications in the Minerals Industries (CAMI), September 8-10 2003. Calgary, Canada, 8p.
  49. Rojas F, V Labiouse, F Descoeudres & PK Kaiser 2003. Lötschberg base tunnel: brittle failure phenomena encountered during excavation of the Steg lateral adit. 10th International ISRM Congress –Technology roadmap for rock mechanics, South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 973-976
  50. Gomez-Hernandez J & PK Kaiser 2003. Modelling rockmass bulking around underground excavations. 10th International ISRM Congress –Technology roadmap for rock mechanics, South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 389-396.
  51. Cai M, PK Kaiser, H Uno, Y Tasaka & M Minami 2003. Characterization of jointed hard rock masses using the GSI system. Soil and Rock America 2003. 39th US Rock Mech. Symp., Culligan et al. (eds), VGE, 683-690.
  52. Cai M, PK Kaiser, M Minami, H Hibino, H Uno, Y Tasaka & T Omori 2002. Correlation between the GSI system and the Denken system. 57th Annual conf. JSCE, (in Japanese), 933-934.
  53. Tasaka Y, H Uno, T Omori, M Minami, E Hibino, M Cai & PK Kaiser 2002. Estimation of rock mass properties at depth using the GSI system, 57th Annual conf. JSCE, (in Japanese), 931-932.
  54. Hajiabdolmajid V & PK Kaiser 2002. Slope stability assessment in strain-sensitive rocks. Eurock, Madeira, Portugal, published by Sociedade Portuguesa de Geotecnia, 237-244.
  55. Eberhardt E, PK Kaiser & D Stead 2002. Numerical analysis of progressive failure in natural rock slopes. Eurock, Madeira, Portugal, published by Sociedade Portuguesa de Geotecnia, 145-153.
  56. Cai M, PK Kaiser, H Uno & Y Taska 2002. Influence of stress-path on the stress-strain relations of jointed rocks. 2nd International Conference on “New Development in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering”, Shenyang, China, Rinton Press, Princeton, U.S.A., 60- 65.
  57. Maybee WG, M Cai, PK Kaiser, S Maloney & GM McDowell 2002. Televiewer logging of exploration boreholes for mine design. 8th International KEGS/MGLS Symp. on Logging for Minerals and Geotechnical Applications, Toronto, 13p.
  58. Hajiabdolmajid V & PK Kaiser 2002. Brittleness of rock and stability of underground excavations. Canadian Geotechnical Conference, 8p.
  59. Suorineni FT, PK Kaiser & JG Henning 2001. Narrow-vein mining experiences at the Ashati mine: a case study. CANMET Symp. on Vein Deposits, Val d’Or, Quebec, 57-62.
  60. Espley SE & PK Kaiser 2002. Design methods for spray-on liners as support in underground hard rock mines. North American Rock Mechanics Symp., NARMS-TAC, University of Toronto Press, 889-897.
  61. Hajiabdolmajid V & PK Kaiser 2002. Brittleness of rock and stability of underground excavations. North American Rock Mechanics Symp., NARMS-TAC, University of Toronto Press, 227-234.
  62. Hajiabdolmajid V & PK Kaiser 2002. Modelling slopes in brittle rock. North American Rock Mechanics Symp., NARMS-TAC, University of Toronto Press, 331-338.
  63. Suorineni F & PK Kaiser 2002. Dependence of stand-up time and stopes on size of stopes and rock quality. North American Rock Mechanics Symp., NARMS-TAC, University of Toronto Press, 133-140.
  64. Suorineni F & PK Kaiser 2002. Characteristic acoustic properties of sulphide ores and host rocks. North American Rock Mechanics Symp., NARMS-TAC, University of Toronto Press, 403-410.
  65. Cai M & PK Kaiser 2002. Dependency of wave propagation velocity on rock mass quality and confinement. North American Rock Mechanics Symp., NARMS-TAC, University of Toronto Press, 615-622.
  66. Kaiser PK, J Henning, L Cotesta & A Dasys 2002. Innovation in mine planning and design utilizing collaborative immersive virtual reality (CIVR). 104th CIM-AGM, Vancouver, 7p, CD
  67. Steiner W, MS Diederichs & PK Kaiser 2001. Probabilistic evaluation of the stability of a bridge foundation on a rock cliff. International Symp. on Landslides – Causes, Impacts and Countermeasures, Davos, Switzerland, Glückauf, Essen, 411-420.
  68. Kaiser PK, MS Diederichs & CD Martin 2001. Brittle rock mass failure and tunneling at depth. NR Morgenstern Symp., Edmonton, 32p, CD.
  69. Kaiser PK & V Hajiabdolmjid 2001. Recent advances in rock engineering for underground excavations. 9th International Colloquium on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Cairo, Egypt, 166-177.
  70. Cotesta L, P Vasak, S Maloney PK Kaiser, H-M Braun & C Ralle 2001. Radar assessment of rock mass integrity. Mine Operators Conference, Sudbury, February, 9p, CD.
  71. Henning J, PK Kaiser & HS Mitri 2001. Evaluation of stress influences on ore dilution: a case study. 38thS. Rock Mechanics Symp., Washington, 8p.
  72. Kaiser PK, MS Diederichs, CD Martin, J Sharp & W Steiner 2000. Underground works in hard rock tunneling and mining. Keynote lecture at GeoEng2000, Melbourne, Australia, Technomic Publishing Co., 1: 841-926.
  73. Diederichs MS, PK Kaiser & F Suorineni 2000. The impacts of abutment relaxation on stability of underground mine openings. Pacific Rocks 2000, 4th North American Rock Mechanics Symp., Seattle, 481-488.
  74. Cai M, PK Kaiser, H Uno & Y Tasaka 2000. Comparative study of rock support system design practice for large-scale underground excavations. 4th Northern American Rock Mechanics Symp. (NARMS), Seattle, A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, 1027-1034.
  75. Hajiabdolmajid V, CD Martin & PK Kaiser 2000. Modelling brittle failure of rock. 4th North American Rock Mechanics Symp. (NARMS), Seattle, 991-998.
  76. Cai M, PK Kaiser & CD Martin 2000. Rock mass softening due to damage quantified by microseismicity. Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics, Detournay & Hart (eds), 371-378.
  77. Diederichs MS, PK Kaiser & CD Martin 2000. The use of discrete element simulation to illuminate brittle rock failure processes. 53rd Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Montreal, 1:447-454.
  78. Diederichs MS, PK Kaiser & F Suorineni 2000. The impacts of abutment relaxation on stability of underground mine openings. 4th North American Rock Mechanics Symp., Seattle, 8 p.

1990 to 1999

  1. Alcott JM, PK Kaiser, M Gauthier, D Nelson & P Mah 1999. SHARK: Stability Hazard and Risk Assessment at Placer Dome’s Campbell Mine. Colloque de Contrôle de Terrain, Val-d’Or, 9 p.
  2. Maloney S, P Kumar & PK Kaiser 1999. Down to Earth – The Potential for Application of Space Technologies in Mining. 5th ISMMA Telemin 1 Conference, Sudbury, 10p, CD, Miller Publishing.
  3. Espley SJ, DD Tannant, G Baiden & PK Kaiser 1999. Design Criteria for Thin Spray-on Membrane Support for Underground Hardrock Mining. Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, CIM, Calgary, 7p, CD.
  4. Cai M, PK Kaiser & CD Martin 1999. Rock mass softening due to damage quantified by microseismicity. FLAC Symp.. On Numerical Modeling in Geomechanics. Detournay & Hart (eds), 371-378.
  5. Martin CD, PK Kaiser & DD Tannant 1999. Stress path and failure around mine openings. 9th ISRM Congress on Rock Mechanics, Paris, Balkema, 1:311-315.
  6. Kaiser PK & DD Tannant 1999. Lessons Learned for Deep Tunnelling from Rockburst Experiences in Mining. Symp. on “Vorerkundung und Prognose der Basistunnels am Gotthard und am Lötschberg”, A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, 325-337.
  7. Martin, CD, PK Kaiser & G Maybee 1998. A failure criterion for the stability of drifts and pillars. Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum publications, CIM, Montreal, 8p, CD.
  8. Falmagne V, PK Kaiser & CD Martin 1998. Micro-seismic monitoring and rock mass degradation, Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, CIM, Montreal, 8p, CD.
  9. Alcott JM, PK Kaiser, BP Simser & DA Peterson 1998. Micro-seismic risk assessment – Integration of micro-seismic data into ground control decision making process. Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, CIM, Montreal, 8p, CD.
  10. Tannant DD, PK Kaiser & CD Martin 1997. Geomechanics Issues for tunnelling at depth in brittle hard rock. 50th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Ottawa, 1:135-142.
  11. Kaiser PK & DD Tannant 1997. Use of shotcrete to control rockmass failure. International Symp. on Rock Support, Lillehammer, Norway, 580-595.
  12. Tannant DD, PK Kaiser & S Maloney 1997. Load-displacement properties of welded-wire, chain-link, and expanded metal mesh. International Symp. on Rock Support, Lillehammer, Norway, 651-659.
  13. Tannant DD, & PK Kaiser 1997. Evaluation of shotcrete and mesh behaviour under large imposed deformations. International Symp. on Rock Support, Lillehammer, Norway, 782-792.
  14. Tannant DD & PK Kaiser 1997. Effect of large imposed displacements on the Performance of shotcrete and mesh. Mining Association of Quebec – Ground Control Meeting, Val d’Or, 11p.
  15. Suorieni FT, DD Tannant & PK Kaiser 1997. Determination of stope wall geometry and orientation of geological structures for use in Stability Graph Method. CIM’97, Vancouver, 14p, CD.
  16. Kaiser PK, V Falmagne, FT Suorineni, M Diederichs & DD Tannant 1997. Incorporation of rockmass relaxation and degradation into empirical stope design. 99th Canadian Institute of Mining Annual General Meeting CIM’97, Vancouver, 12p, CD.
  17. Kaiser PK & S Maloney 1997. Ground motion parameters for design of support in burst-prone ground. 4th Int. Symp. On Rockbursts and Mining-induced Seismicity, A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, 337-342.
  18. Martin CD & PK Kaiser 1997. Stress-induced failures of tunnels in brittle rock. Scavi in Sotterraneo – Problemi di sicurezza legati allo stato dell’ammasso roccioso, Lugano, 23-35.
  19. Kaiser PK & DD Tannant 1997. Use of shotcrete to control brittle rockmass failure. Scavi in Sotterraneo – Problemi di sicurezza legati allo stato dell’ammasso roccioso, Lugano, 85-101. (also presented at Quebec Mining Association – Ground Control Meeting, Val d’Or).
  20. Martin CD, PK Kaiser & JA Alcott 1996. Predicting the depth of stress-induced failure around underground excavations in brittle rocks. 49th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, St.John’s, 1:105-114.
  21. Tang Ch, PK Kaiser & G Yang 1996. Numerical simulation of seismicity in rock failure. NARMS, Montreal 2:1833-1840.
  22. Tannant DD, PK Kaiser & DR McCreath 1996. Impact tests on shotcrete and implications for design for dynamic loads. NARMS, Montreal 1:367-373.
  23. Kaiser PK & SM Maloney 1996. Ground motion determination for rock support design. NARMS, Montreal 1:217-224.
  24. Kaiser PK, DD Tannant & DR McCreath 1996. Overview of the Canadian Rockburst Support Handbook. CIM-AGM’96, Edmonton, on CD.
  25. Vasak P & PK Kaiser 1995. Tunnel stability assessment during rockbursts. Submitted to CAMI ‘95 3rd Canadian Conference on Computer Applications in the Mineral Industry, Montreal, Quebec, 238-247.
  26. Diederichs MS & PK Kaiser 1995. Confidence, sensitivity and risk analyses in open stope design. 48th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Vancouver, BC, 547-554.
  27. Kaiser PK, DR McCreath & DD Tannant 1995. Support of tunnels support in burst prone ground. ISRM Congress, Tokyo, Japan, 2:471-478.
  28. Kaiser PK, DD Tannant & DR McCreath 1995. Drift support in burst-prone mines. CIM-Annual General Meeting, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 11p.
  29. Castro LAM, DR McCreath & PK Kaiser 1995. Rockmass strength determination from breakouts in tunnels and boreholes, ISRM Congress, Tokyo, Japan, 2:531-536.
  30. Tannant, DD, PK Kaiser, DR McCreath, GM McDowell & K Beauchamp 1995. Large-scale impact on shotcrete panels. 12th CIM Mine Operators Conference, Timmins, Ontario, 12 p.
  31. Kaiser PK, DD Tannant & DR McCreath 1995. Rock support for tunnelling in burst-prone ground. 13th Canadian Tunnelling Conference, Montreal, 87-100.
  32. Tannant DD, RK Brummer & PK Kaiser 1994. Response of rockbolts to nearby blasts. IV South American Congress on Rock Mechanics, 241-248.
  33. Kaiser PK 1994. Rockmass failure and implications for support design. Symp. on “Tunnelling in difficult ground”, Turino, Italy, 9-1 – 9-8.
  34. Kaiser PK 1994. Observational modelling approach for design of underground excavations. Keynote address at SANGORM’94 — The Application of Numerical Modelling in Geotechnical Engineering, South African National Group on Rock Mechanics, Pretoria, 1-7.
  35. Castro LAM, DR McCreath & PK Kaiser 1994. A strain-based approach to breakout analysis around deep tunnels. 1st Brasilian Rock Mechanics Symp., Foz do Iguaçu, Parana, Brazil, 181-188.
  36. Kaiser PK 1994. Support in burst-prone ground. Invited keynote address at Rockburst Workshop of International ISRM Symp. on Integrate Approaches to Rock Mechanics. Santiago, Chile, 43-66.
  37. Tannant DD, RK Brummer & PK Kaiser 1994. Response of rockbolts to nearby blasts. Rockburst Workshop of International ISRM Symp. on Integrate Approaches to Rock Mechanics. Santiago, Chile, 241-248.
  38. Brummer RK, J-P Nosé, L Hay & PK Kaiser 1993. Risk-cost-benefit analysis applied to the design of support in burst-prone ground. International Congress on Mine Design, Kingston, 969-980.
  39. Kaiser PK 1993. Support of Tunnels in burst-prone ground — Toward a rational design methodology. Keynote address at 3rd International Symp. on Rockbursts and Seismicity in Mines, Kingston, 13-27.
  40. Wiles T & PK Kaiser 1993. In situ stress determination using under-excavation technique. In situ Stress Short Course at 35th U.S. Rock Mechanics Symp., Madison, 17 p.
  41. Diederichs MS, E Pieterse, J-P Nosé & PK Kaiser 1993. A model for evaluating bolt bond strength – An update. Keynote paper at Eurock ’93(eds. Sousa and Grossman), Lisbon, Rotterdam: A.A. Balkema, 83-90.
  42. Kaiser PK, P Jesenak & RK Brummer 1993. Stability of underground openings in burst-prone ground. Eurock’93, Lisbon, 827-834.
  43. Jesenak P, PK Kaiser & RK Brummer 1993. Rockburst damage potential assessment — an update. 3rd International Symp. on Rockbursts and Seismicity in Mines, Kingston, 81-85.
  44. Yi X & PK Kaiser 1993. Mechanisms of rockmass failure and prevention strategies in rockburst conditions. 3rd International Symp. on Rockbursts and Seismicity in Mines, Kingston, 141-145.
  45. Tannant DD, G.M McDowell, RK Brummer & PK Kaiser 1993. Ejection velocities measured during a rockburst simulation experiment. 3rd International Symp. on Rockbursts and Seismicity in Mines, Kingston, 129-133.
  46. Yi X, PK Kaiser, S Maloney & G McDowell 1993. Elastic stress waves in impact-loaded rockbolts. International Symp. on Application of Computer Methods in Rock Mechanics and Engineering, Xian, China, 583-590.
  47. Kaiser PK, P Jesenak & RK Brummer 1993. Rockburst damage potential assessment. International Symp. on Assessment and Prevention of Failure Phenomena in Rock Engineering, Ankara, Turkey, A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, 591-596.
  48. Kaiser PK & S Maloney 1992. The role of stress change in underground construction. EUROCK ’92, 396-401.
  49. McCreath DR & PK Kaiser 1992. Evaluation of current support practices in burst-prone ground and preliminary guidelines for Canadian hard rock mines. International Symp. on Rock Support, A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, 611-619.
  50. MacSporran GR, WF Bawden, AJ Hyett, DJ Hutchinson & PK Kaiser 1992. An empirical method for the analysis of failed cable bolted ground – Research in Progress. 94th CIM Annual General Meeting, Montreal, 12 p.
  51. Kaiser PK, MS Diederichs & S Yazici 1992. Cable bolt performance during mining induced stress change – a case study. International Symp. on Rock Support, Kaiser & McCreath (eds), A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, 377-384.
  52. Maloney S, R Fearon, J-P Nosé & PK Kaiser 1992. Investigations into the effect of stress change on support capacity. International Symp. on Rock Support, A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, 367-376.
  53. Kaiser PK, DD Tannant, DR McCreath & P Jesenak 1992. Rockburst damage assessment procedure. International Symp. on Rock Support, A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, 639-647.
  54. Tannant DD, PK Kaiser & G McDowell 1992. Dynamic support monitoring. International Symp. on Rock Support, A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, 657-664.
  55. Yi X & PK Kaiser 1992. Effect of rubber and wood cushions on stress waves in a mechanical bolt due to dynamic loading. International Symp. on Rock Support, A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, 683-691.
  56. Yazici S & PK Kaiser 1992. A computerized rock failure data collection system. 16th Canadian Rock Mechanics Symp., Laurentian University Press, Sudbury, 137-142.
  57. Ge M & PK Kaiser 1992. P-wave velocity back-calculation with automatically determined microseismic event data. 33rd U.S. Symp. on Rock Mechanics, Santa Fe, 1071-1078.
  58. Kwong A & PK Kaiser 1991. Failure mechanisms of boreholes in rock with anisotropic strength and local weaknesses. 44th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Calgary, 35:1-10.
  59. Kaiser PK, S Maloney & S Yazici 1991. A new perspective on cable bolt design. CIM, Annual General Meeting, Vancouver, 6 p.
  60. Malone S & PK Kaiser 1991. Stress change and deformation monitoring for mine design – A case study. 3rd International Symp. on Field Measurement in Geomechanics, FMGM-91, Oslo, Norway, 2:481-490.
  61. Pelli F, PK Kaiser, NR Morgenstern 1991. Simulation of rock-liner interaction for tunnels in isotropic and anisotropic rock masses. 7th International Congress on Rock Mechanics (ISRM), Aachen, 1:793-798.
  62. Kaiser PK & S Maloney 1991. Monitoring for support design – a case study. 7th International Congress on Rock Mechanics (ISRM), Aachen, 2:1133-1138.
  63. Tannant DD & PK Kaiser 1991. Interpretation of packer tests conducted during excavation through a fracture zone. 7th International Congress on Rock Mechanics (ISRM), Aachen, 1:627-630.
  64. Assis AP & PK Kaiser 1991. Stress path dependence of creep parameters. 7th International Congress on Rock Mechanics (ISRM), Aachen, 1:177-181.
  65. Wiles T & PK Kaiser 1990. A new approach for the statistical treatment of stress tensors. CANMET Speciality Conference on Stresses in Underground Openings, Ottawa, 62-76.
  66. Kaiser PK, T Wiles, L Zhiping & S Zou 1990. In situ stress determination for mine design by stress change monitoring. 92nd Annual General Meeting of CIM, 13p. and 12 figs.
  67. Kaiser PK, E Hoek & WF Bawden 1990. A new initiative in Canadian Rock Mechanics Research. 31st U.S. Rock Mechanics Symp., Denver, 11-14.
  68. Zou D & PK Kaiser 1990. In situ stress determination by stress change monitoring. 31st U.S. Rock Mechanics Symp., Denver, 27-34.
  69. Ge M & PK Kaiser 1990. An innovative microseismic source location technique. 31st U.S. Rock Mechanics Symp., Denver, 43-50.

1989 and earlier

  1. Kaiser PK & A Kwong 1989. Stability of tunnels in rock with local weaknesses. International Congress on Progress and Innovation in Tunnelling, Toronto, 1:341-350.
  2. Kaiser PK & S Maloney 1989. Results from borehole breakout simulation tests. International Symp. on Rock Mechanics and Rock Physics at Great Depth, Pau, (France), 2:745-752.
  3. Indraratna B & PK Kaiser 1988. Stabilization of underground openings in jointed rock by fully grouted bolts. 15th Canadian Rock Mechanics Symp., Toronto 195-206.
  4. Kaiser PK & RCK Wong 1988. Design and performance of vertical shafts. TAC Conference 1988, Edmonton, 113-127.
  5. Kaiser PK & A Kwong 1988. Stability of openings in rock with imperfections. 29th U.S. Rock Mechanics Symp., Minneapolis, 735-738.
  6. Kaiser PK 1987. Detection of rock mass rupture modes. 6th Congress of the International Society of Rock Mechanics, Montreal, (Panel discussion) 3:1457-1461.
  7. Indraratna B & PK Kaiser 1987. Wall convergence in tunnels supported by fully grouted bolts. U.S. Rock Mechanics Symp., Tucson, 843-852.
  8. Wong RCK & PK Kaiser 1987. Prediction of ground movements above shallow tunnels. International Symp. on Prediction and Performance in Geotechnical Engineering, Calgary, 329-343.
  9. Korpach DR & PK Kaiser 1987. Use of stress change measurements to assess performance of underground openings. International Symp. on Prediction and Performance in Geotechnical Engineering, Calgary, 319-328.
  10. Indraratna B & PK Kaiser 1987. Control of tunnel convergence by grouted bolts. Rapid Excavation and Tunnelling Conference, New Orleans, 1 (22):329-348.
  11. Kaiser PK & S Maloney 1987. Factors influencing the stability of deep boreholes in rock. 6th Congress of the International Society of Rock Mechanics, Montreal, 1:675-680.
  12. Barlow JP & PK Kaiser 1987. Interpretation of tunnel convergence measurements. 6th Congress of the International Society of Rock Mechanics, Montreal, 2:787-792.
  13. Kaiser PK 1986. Construction methods for large rock caverns – Trends and Innovations. General Report, Symp. on Large Rock Caverns LRC’86, Helsinki, 3:1877-1907.
  14. Wong CKR & PK Kaiser 1986. Interpretation of performance of a small tunnel in clay shale. 39th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Ottawa, 361-368.
  15. Kaiser PK & DR Korpach 1986. In situ stress and deformation property determination during excavation of underground openings. ISRM Symp. on ‘Stresses and Stress Measurements’, Stockholm, 635-646.
  16. Wong RCK & PK Kaiser 1986. Ground behaviour near soft ground tunnels. International Congress on Large Underground Openings, Florence, 1:942-951.
  17. Pelli F, PK Kaiser & NR Morgenstern 1986. Three-dimensional simulation of rock/liner interaction near tunnel face. NUMOG II, Symp. on Numerical Models in Geomechanics, Gent, 359-367.
  18. Kaiser PK 1985. Rational assessment of tunnel liner capacity. 5th Annual Canadian Tunnelling Conference, Montreal, 27-36.
  19. Kaiser PK & AD Gale 1985. Evaluation of two rock mass classification systems. Proceedings of Mexroc’85, an ISRM Symp., 16 p.
  20. Kaiser PK & S Maloney 1985. Detection of yield and rupture of underground openings by displacement monitoring. 26th U.S. Rock Mechanics Symp., Rapid City, 2:957-965.
  21. Kaiser PK & ME Harr 1984. Evaluation of two rockmass classification systems. 3rd Seminar on Probability Methods in Geotechnique, Lausanne, 11 p.
  22. McLellan PJ & PK Kaiser 1984. The rockslides pass rock avalanche, Mackenzie Mountains, N.W.T 37th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Toronto, 135-140.
  23. McLellan PJ & PK Kaiser 1984. Application of a two-parameter model to rock avalanches of the Mackenzie Mountains. 4th International Symp. on Landslides, Toronto, 1:559-566.
  24. Kaiser PK, S Maloney & NR Morgenstern 1984. Time-dependent behaviour of tunnels in highly stressed rock. 5th ISRM – Congress of Rock Mechanics, Australia, D: 329-336.
  25. Kaiser PK & CHR Mackay 1983. Development of rock mass and liner stresses during sinking of a shaft in clay shale. 1st International Conference on Stability of Underground Mining. Vancouver, CH 36:790-809.
  26. Kaiser PK, CHR Mackey & NR Morgenstern 1982. Performance of a shaft in weak rock. International Symp. on Rock Mechanics Related to Caverns and Pressure Shafts, Aachen, 2:613-622.
  27. Kaiser PK & D Hutchinson 1982. Effects of construction procedure on tunnel performance. 4th International Conference on Numerical Methods in Geomechanics, Edmonton, 2:516-570.
  28. Kaiser PK 1981. Monitoring for the evaluation of the stability of underground openings. Conference on Ground Control in Mining, Morgantown, West Virginia, 90-97.
  29. Kaiser PK 1981. A new concept to evaluate tunnel performance – Influence of excavation procedure. 22nd U.S. Symp. on Rock Mechanics, 264-271.
  30. Kaiser PK & K Hewitt 1980. Influence of seepage on the design of deep excavations. 33rd Canadian Geotechnical Conference, 10.2.1-10.2.14.
  31. Kaiser PK 1980. Effect of stress-history on the deformation behaviour of underground openings. 13th Canadian Rock Mechanics Symp., Toronto, CIM Special 22:133-140.
  32. Kaiser PK 1979. Discussion on the time-dependent deformation of jointed rock near failure. 4th Congress of the International Society of Rock Mechanics, 3:144-145.
  33. Kaiser PK 1979. Tunnel design – conclusions from long-term model tests. 4th Congress of the International Society of Rock Mechanics, 3:236-238.
  34. Kaiser PK & NR Morgenstern 1979. Time-dependent deformation of jointed rock near failure. 4th Congress of the International Society of Rock Mechanics, Montreux, 1:195-202.

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