Physical and mechanical characterization of a weak rock involved in the excavation of an underground power-house

Weak Rock - Soft, Fractured and Weathered Rock, Vol. 1 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: A. Frassoni, Pier Paolo Rossi, Tanguy Moro, Nicola Nocilla
DOI: 10.1201/9781003762874-94
Cited by: 1

Abstract

A pumped-storage hydroelectric plant located near the village of Solarino, in the province of Siracusa, (Italy), is in an advanced planning stage by ENEL’s Design and Construction Department of Venice.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Geotechnical and Geomechanical Engineering Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis Geomechanics and Mining Engineering

Publication details

Journal / source
Weak Rock - Soft, Fractured and Weathered Rock, Vol. 1
Publisher
CRC Press
Pages
567–572
Publication date
26 March 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter