2016

Jiang, Mingjing, Shen, Zhifu and Utili, Stefano. (2016) DEM modeling of cantilever retaining excavations : implications for lunar constructions. Engineering Computations, 33 (2). pp. 366-394. ISSN 0264-4401

Utili, Stefano and Abd, Akram Hasan. (2016) On the stability of fissured slopes subject to seismic action. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 40 (5). pp. 785-806. ISSN 0363-9061

2015

Wang, H. N., Utili, Stefano, Jiang, Mingjing and He, P.. (2015) Analytical solutions for tunnels of elliptical cross-section in rheological rock accounting for sequential excavation. Rock mechanics and rock engineering, 48 (5). pp. 1997-2029. ISSN 0723-2632

Jiang, Mingjing, Zhu, Fangyuan and Utili, Stefano. (2015) Investigation into the effect of backpressure on the mechanical behavior of methane-hydrate-bearing sediments via DEM analyses. Computers and geotechnics, 69 . pp. 551-563. ISSN 0266-352X

Utili, Stefano. (2015) Discussion of “Limit analysis of slopes with cracks : comparisons of results”. Engineering Geology . ISSN 0013-7952 (In Press)

Boon, Chia Weng, Houlsby, G. T. and Utili, Stefano. (2015) A new rock slicing method based on linear programming. Computers and geotechnics, 65 . pp. 12-29. ISSN 0266-352X

Zhao, Tao, Utili, Stefano and Crosta, Giovanni B.. (2015) Rockslide and impulse wave modelling in the Vajont Reservoir by DEM-CFD analyses. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering . ISSN 0723-2632 (In Press)

Boon, Chia Weng, Houlsby, G. T. and Utili, Stefano. (2015) Designing tunnel support in jointed rock masses via the DEM. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 48 (2). pp. 603-632. ISSN 0723-2632

Utili, Stefano, Castellanza, Riccardo, Galli, Andrea and Sentenac, Phillippe. (2015) Novel approach for health monitoring of earthen embankments. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering , 141 (3). 04014111. ISSN 1090-0241

Utili, Stefano, Zhao, Tao and Houlsby, G. T.. (2015) 3D DEM investigation of granular column collapse : evaluation of debris motion and its destructive power. Engineering geology, 186 . pp. 3-16. ISSN 0013-7952

Boon, Chia Weng, Houlsby, G. T. and Utili, Stefano. (2015) DEM modelling of a jointed rock beam with emphasis on interface properties. Géotechnique Letters, 5 (1). pp. 49-55. ISSN 2045-2543

Murugaratnam, Kovthaman, Utili, Stefano and Petrinic, Nik. (2015) A combined DEM–FEM numerical method for Shot Peening parameter optimisation. Advances in engineering software, 79 . pp. 13-26. ISSN 0965-9978

2014

Jiang, Mingjing, Zhu, Fangyuan, Liu, Fang and Utili, Stefano. (2014) A bond contact model for methane hydrate-bearing sediments with interparticle cementation. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 38 (17). pp. 1823-1854. ISSN 0363-9061

Zhao, Tao, Houlsby, G. T. and Utili, Stefano. (2014) Investigation of granular batch sedimentation via DEM–CFD coupling. Granular Matter, 16 (6). pp. 921-932. ISSN 1434-5021

Boon, Chia Weng, Houlsby, G. T. and Utili, Stefano. (2014) New insights into the 1963 Vajont slide using 2D and 3D distinct-element method analyses. Geotechnique, 64 (10). pp. 800-816. ISSN 0016-8505

Utili, Stefano. (2014) Discussion of “Stability assessment of slopes with cracks using limit analysis”. Canadian geotechnical journal, 51 (7). pp. 822-825. ISSN 1208-6010

Wang, H. N., Utili, Stefano and Jiang, M. J.. (2014) An analytical approach for the sequential excavation of axisymmetric lined tunnels in viscoelastic rock. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 68 . pp. 85-106. ISSN 1365-1609

Macaro, G., Utili, Stefano and Martin, C. M. (2014) DEM analyses of pipe-soil interaction for offshore pipelines on sand. In: International Symposium on Geomechanics from Micro to Macro IS Cambridge , Cambridge, UK, 1-3 Sep 2014. Published in: Geomechanics from Micro to Macro pp. 595-600.

Crosta, Giovanni B., Utili, Stefano, De Blasio, Fabio Vittorio and Castellanza, Riccardo. (2014) Reassessing rock mass properties and slope instability triggering conditions in Valles Marineris, Mars. Earth and Planetary Science Letters , Volume 388 . pp. 329-342. ISSN 0012821X

Dattola, G., Di Prisco, Claudio, Redaelli, Irene and Utili, Stefano. (2014) A distinct element method numerical investigation of compaction processes in highly porous cemented granular materials. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics . ISSN 0363-9061 (In Press)

2013

Boon, Chia Weng, Houlsby, G. T. and Utili, Stefano. (2013) A new contact detection algorithm for three-dimensional non-spherical particles. Powder technology, 248 . pp. 94-102. ISSN 0032-5910

Wang, H. N., Li, Y., Ni, Q., Utili, Stefano, Jiang, Mingjing and Liu, Fang. (2013) Analytical solutions for the construction of deeply buried circular tunnels with two liners in rheological rock. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, Volume 46 (Number 6). pp. 1481-1498. ISSN 0723-2632

Utili, Stefano. (2013) Investigation by limit analysis on the stability of slopes with cracks. Geotechnique, Volume 63 (Number 2). pp. 140-154. ISSN 0016-8505

Jiang, Mingjing, Zhang, Wangcheng, Sun, Yugang and Utili, Stefano. (2013) An investigation on loose cemented granular materials via DEM analyses. Granular Matter, Volume 15 (Number 1). pp. 65-84. ISSN 1434-5021

Di Prisco, Claudio, Rinaldi, G. and Utili, Stefano (2013) Numerical dem analyses under simple shear conditions : the steady state for granular matters under large strain rates. In: III International Conference on Particle-based Methods – Fundamentals and Applications PARTICLES 2013, Stuttgart, Germany, 18-20 Sep 2013. Published in: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Particle-based Methods Fundamentals and Applications, Particles pp. 764-774.

2012

Boon, Chia Weng, Houlsby, G. T. and Utili, Stefano. (2012) A new algorithm for contact detection between convex polygonal and polyhedral particles in the discrete element method. Computers and Geotechnics, Vol.44 . pp. 73-82. ISSN 0266-352X

Crosta, Giovanni B., Castellanza, Riccardo, De Blasio, Fabio Vittorio and Utili, Stefano (2012) Slope stability analysis for Valles Marineris, Mars: a numerical analysis of controlling conditions and failure types. In: European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2012, Vienna, Austria, Apr 22-27, 2012 (No.11667).

2011

Utili, Stefano and Crosta, Giovanni B.. (2011) Modeling the evolution of natural cliffs subject to weathering. 1, Limit analysis approach. Journal of Geophysical Research, Vol.116 (Number F1). Article: F01016. ISSN 0148-0227

Utili, Stefano and Crosta, Giovanni B.. (2011) Modeling the evolution of natural cliffs subject to weathering. 2, Discrete element approach. Journal of Geophysical Research, Vol.116 (No.F1). Article: F01017. ISSN 0148-0227

Jiang, Mingjing, Yan, H. B., Zhu, Hehua and Utili, Stefano. (2011) Modeling shear behavior and strain localization in cemented sands by two-dimensional distinct element method analyses. Computers and Geotechnics, Vol.38 (No.1). pp. 14-29. ISSN 0266-352X

Murugaratnam, Kovthaman and Utili, Stefano (2011) Shot peening optimization using the discrete element method. In: 11th International Conference on Shot Peening, South Bend, IN, U.S.A., Sep 12-15, 2011. Published in: Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Shot Peening pp. 135-140.

2009

Dyer, M. (Mark), Utili, Stefano and Zielinski, M. (Marcin). (2009) Field survey of desiccation fissuring of flood embankments. Proceedings of the ICE - Water Management, Vol.162 (No.3). pp. 221-232. ISSN 1741-7589

Yin, Zhen-yu, Huang, Hong-wei, Utili, Stefano and Hicher, Pierre-Yves. (2009) Modeling rate-dependent behaviors of soft subsoil under embankment loads. Yantu Gongcheng Xuebao/Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Vol.31 (No.1). pp. 109-117. ISSN 1000-4548

Utili, Stefano, Dyer, M. (Mark) and Zielinski, M. (Marcin) (2009) Failure mechanisms and ultimate resistance of earth flood embankment with attention to desiccation fissuring. In: Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering 2008, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, Jun 10-13, 2008. Published in: Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering 2008, Vol.4 pp. 2719-2727.

2008

Utili, Stefano and Nova, Roberto. (2008) DEM analysis of bonded granular geomaterials. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, Vol.32 (No.17). pp. 1997-2031. ISSN 0363-9061

Utili, Stefano, Yin, Zhen-yu and Jiang, Mingjing. (2008) Influence of hydraulic uplift pressures on the stability of a gravity dam. Yanshi Lixue yu Gongcheng Xuebao/Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, Vol.27 (No.8). pp. 1554-1568. ISSN 1000-6915

Utili, Stefano and Nova, Roberto (2008) A study of cliffs subject to degradation by DEM (PFC2D). In: First International FLAC/DEM Symposium on Numerical Modeling, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A., Aug 25-27, 2008. Published in: Proceedings of the First International FLAC/DEM Symposium on Numerical Modeling

Utili, Stefano and Nova, Roberto (2008) Calibration of micromechanical parameters to reproduce a frictional cohesive continuum by the distinct element method. In: The 12th International Conference of the International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics (IACMAG), Goa, India, Oct 1-6, 2008. Published in: Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics pp. 163-170.

Utili, Stefano, Dyer, M. (Mark), Redaelli, M. and Zielinski, M. (Marcin) (2008) Desiccation fissuring induced failure mechanisms for clay levees. In: 10th International Symposium on Landslides and Engineered Slopes, Xi'an, China, Jun 30 - Jul 4, 2008. Published in: Landslides and Engineered Slopes: From the Past to the Future - Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Landslides and Engineered Slopes, Vol.1-2 pp. 1309-1314.

Redaelli, M., Utili, Stefano and Dyer, M. (Mark) (2008) A proposal for a reliability rating system for fluvial flood defence embankments in the United Kingdom. In: 10th International Symposium on Landslides and Engineered Slopes, Xi'an, China, Jun 30 - Jul 4, 2008. Published in: Landslides and Engineered Slopes: From the Past to the Future - Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Landslides and Engineered Slopes, Vol.1-2 pp. 1965-1970.

2007

Utili, Stefano and Nova, Roberto. (2007) On the optimal profile of a slope. Soils & Foundations, Vol.47 (No.4). pp. 717-729.