Publications (as of November 2008)




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Dr. Erik Eberhardt
Geological Engineering - EOS, University of British Columbia
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Refereed Journals

29. Eberhardt, E. (2008). Twenty-Ninth Canadian Geotechnical Colloquium: The role of advanced numerical methods and geotechnical field measurements in understanding complex deep-seated rock slope failure mechanisms. Canadian Geotechnical Journal: 45 (4): 484-510.
28. Willenberg, H., Loew, S., Eberhardt, E., Evans, K.F., Spillmann, T., Heincke, B., Maurer, H. & Green, A.G. (2008). Internal structure and deformation of an unstable crystalline rock mass above Randa (Switzerland): Part I - Internal structure from integrated geological and geophysical investigations. Engineering Geology: 101 (1-2), 1-14.
27. Willenberg, H., Evans, K.F., Eberhardt, E., Spillmann, T. & Loew, S. (2008). Internal structure and deformation of an unstable crystalline rock mass above Randa (Switzerland): Part II – Three-dimensional deformation patterns. Engineering Geology: 101 (1-2), 15-32.
26. Zangerl, C., Evans, K.F., Eberhardt, E. & Loew, S. (2008). Consolidation settlements above deep tunnels in fractured crystalline rock: Part 1 – Investigations above the Gotthard highway tunnel. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences: 45 (8), 1195-1210.
25. Zangerl, C., Eberhardt, E., Evans, K.F. & Loew, S. (2008). Consolidation settlements above deep tunnels in fractured crystalline rock: Part 2 – Numerical analysis of the Gotthard highway tunnel case study. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences: 45 (8), 1211-1225.
24. Zangerl, C., Evans, K.F., Eberhardt, E. & Loew, S. (2008). Normal stiffness of fractures in granitic rock: A compilation of laboratory and in-situ experiments. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences: 45 (8), 1500-1517.
23. Bonzanigo, L., Eberhardt, E. & Loew, S. (2007). Long-term investigation of a deep-seated creeping landslide in crystalline rock – Geological and hydromechanical factors controlling the Campo Vallemaggia landslide. Canadian Geotechnical Journal: 44(10), 1157-1180.
22. Eberhardt, E., Bonzanigo, L. & Loew, S. (2007). Long-term investigation of a deep-seated creeping landslide in crystalline rock – Part 2: Mitigation measures and numerical modelling of deep drainage at Campo Vallemaggia. Canadian Geotechnical Journal: 44(10), 1181-1199.
21. Eberhardt, E., Zangerl, C. & Loew, S. (2007). Subsidence over hard rock tunnels. Tunnels & Tunnelling International: 39 (3), 50-53.
20. Stead, D., Eberhardt, E. & Coggan, J.S. (2006). Developments in the characterization of complex rock slope deformation and failure using numerical modelling techniques. Engineering Geology: 83 (1-3), 217-235.
19. Strouth, A., Burk, R.L. & Eberhardt, E. (2006). The Afternoon Creek Rockslide near Newhalem, Washington. Landslides: 3 (3), 175-179.
18. Thuro, K., Berner, C. & Eberhardt, E. (2006). The 1806 Landslide of Goldau – 200 years after the event. Felsbau: 24 (3), 59-66.
17. Thuro, K., Valley, B., Eberhardt, E. & Raetzo, H. (2006). Causes, trigger and processes in the Hellbüchel Slide, Lutzenberg, Canton Appenzell, Switzerland. Felsbau: 24 (3), 68-74.
16. Zangerl, C., Loew, S. & Eberhardt, E. (2006). Structure, geometry and formation of brittle discontinuities in anisotropic crystalline rocks of the Central Gotthard Massif, Switzerland. Eclogae Geologicae Helvetiae: 99 (2), 271-290.
15. Eberhardt, E., Thuro, K. and Luginbuehl, M. (2005). Slope instability mechanisms in dipping interbedded conglomerates and weathered marls—the 1999 Rufi landslide, Switzerland. Engineering Geology: 77 (1), 35-56.
14. Diederichs, M.S., Kaiser, P.K. & Eberhardt, E. (2004). Damage initiation and propagation in hard rock tunnelling and the influence of near-face stress rotation. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences: 41 (5), 785-812.
13. Eberhardt, E., Stead, D. & Coggan, J.S. (2004). Numerical analysis of initiation and progressive failure in natural rock slopes - the 1991 Randa rockslide. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences: 41 (1), 69-87.
12. Thuro, K., Eberhardt, E. & Gasparini, M. (2004). Deep seated creep and its influence on a 1.5 GW hydroelectric power plant in the Himalayas. Felsbau: 22 (2), 60-66.
11. Laws, S., Eberhardt, E., Loew, S. & Descoeudres, F. (2003). Geomechanical properties of shear zones in the Eastern Aar Massif, Switzerland and their implication on tunnelling. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering: 36 (4), 271-303.
10. Zangerl, C., Eberhardt, E. & Loew, S.(2003). Ground settlements above tunnels in fractured crystalline rock: numerical analysis of coupled hydromechanical mechanisms. Hydrogeology Journal: 11 (1), 162-173.
9. Willenberg, H., Ladner, F., Spillmann, T., Löw, S., Sambeth, U., Evans, K. & Eberhardt, E. (2002). Aufbau eines Multi-Parameter-Überwachungssystems für Felsrutschungen. Felsbau: 20 (3), 44-51.
8. Eberhardt, E. (2001). Numerical modelling of three-dimension stress rotation ahead of an advancing tunnel face. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences: 38 (4), 499-518.
7. Eberhardt, E., Stead, D. & Stimpson, B. (1999). Effects of sampling disturbance on the stress-induced microfracturing characteristics of brittle rock. Canadian Geotechnical Journal: 36 (2), 239-250.
6. Eberhardt, E., Stead, D. & Stimpson, B. (1999). Quantifying pre-peak progressive fracture damage in rock during uniaxial loading. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences: 36 (3), 361-380.
5. Eberhardt, E., Stimpson, B. & Stead, D. (1999). Effects of grain size on the initiation and propagation thresholds of stress-induced brittle fractures. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering: 32 (2), 81-99.
4. Eberhardt, E., Stead, D., Stimpson, B. & Lajtai, E.Z. (1998). The effect of neighbouring cracks on elliptical crack initiation and propagation in uniaxial and triaxial stress fields. Engineering Fracture Mechanics: 59 (2), 103-115.
3. Eberhardt, E., Stead, D. Stimpson, B. & Read, R.S. (1998). Identifying crack initiation and propagation thresholds in brittle rock. Canadian Geotechnical Journal: 35 (2), 222-233.
2. Eberhardt, E., Stead, D., Reeves, M.J. & Connors, C. (1997). Design of tabular excavations in foliated rock: An integrated numerical modelling approach. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering: 15 (1), 47-85.
1. Stead, D. & Eberhardt, E. (1997). Developments in the analysis of footwall slopes in surface coal mining. Engineering Geology: 46 (1), 41-61.



Conference Proceedings & Book Chapters

51. Eberhardt, E., Stead, D., Elmo, D., Dunbar, W.S., Scoble, M., van As, A., Moss, A., Vyazmensky, A., Tollenaar, R., O’Connor, C.P., Eissa, H. & Sturzenegger, M. (2007). Transition from surface to underground mining: Understanding complex rock mass interactions through the integration of mapping, monitoring and numerical modelling data. In Slope Stability 2007: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Rock Slope Stability in Open Pit Mining and Civil Engineering, Perth. Edited by Y. Potvin, Australian Centre for Geomechanics, Perth, pp. 321-332.
50. Elmo, D., O’Connor, C., Vyazmensky, A., Stead, D., Dunbar, S., Eberhardt, E., Scoble, M. & Moss, A. (2007). Integrated modelling of subsidence mechanisms and impacts due to mine caving. In 109th CIM Annual General Meeting, Montreal. 8 pp.
49. Fisher, B.R. & Eberhardt, E. (2007). Numerical modeling and shear strength estimates of bi-planar dip slope failures. In Proceedings of the 11th Congress of the International Society for Rock Mechanics, Lisbon. Edited by L. Ribeiro e Sousa, C. Olalla & N. Grossmann, Taylor & Francis, London, pp. 633-636.
48. Fisher, B.R. & Eberhardt, E. (2007). Dip slope analysis and parameter uncertainty – Case history and practical recommendations. In Rock Mechanics: Meeting Society’s Challenges and Demands, Proceedings of the 1st Canada–US Rock Mechanics Symposium, Vancouver. Edited by E. Eberhardt, D. Stead & T. Morrison, Taylor & Francis, London, pp. 871-878.
47. Welkner, D., Eberhardt, E. & Hermanns, R.L. (2007). Investigation of possible failure mechanisms of the Portillo Rock Avalanche, Central Andes, Chile. In Rock Mechanics: Meeting Society’s Challenges and Demands, Proceedings of the 1st Canada–US Rock Mechanics Symposium, Vancouver. Edited by E. Eberhardt, D. Stead & T. Morrison, Taylor & Francis, London, pp. 909-915.
47. Welkner, D., Eberhardt, E.,Hungr, O. & Hermanns, R.L. (2007). A dynamic analysis of prehistoric rock slope failure events in the central Andes of Chile. In Proceedings of the 60th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Ottawa. pp. 748-755.
46. Eberhardt, E. (2006). From cause to effect – Using numerical modelling to understand rock slope instability mechanisms. In Landslides from Massive Rock Slope Failure. Edited by S.G. Evans, G. Scarascia Mugnozza, A. Strom & R.L. Hermanns, NATO Science Series, Springer, Dordrecht, 85-101.
45. Eberhardt, E., Zangerl, C. & Loew, S. (2006). The influence of geological structures in promoting asymmetrical surface subsidence over deep tunnels in hard rock. In Proceedings of the 19th Canadian Tunnelling Conference, Vancouver. Tunnelling Association of Canada, 111-119.
44. Fisher, B.R. & Eberhardt, E. (2006). Dip slope characterization for residential development in southern California using the Hoek-Brown failure criterion. 41st U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics: 50 Years of Rock Mechanics - Landmarks and Future Challenges, Golden. American Rock Mechanics Association, CD: 06-1083, 9pp.
43. Loew, S., Willenberg, H., Eberhardt, E. & Hungr, O.(2006). Slope stability evaluation and runout simulation for an unstable rock mass above the industrial area of Preonzo, Switzerland. In MIR2006 – Instabilità di Versante: Interazioni con le infrastrutture i centri abitati e l’ambiente. Edited by G. Barla & M. Barla, Patron Editore, Bologna, pp. 297-304.
42. Strouth, A. & Eberhardt, E. (2006). The use of LiDAR to overcome rock slope hazard data collection challenges at Afternoon Creek, Washington. In 41st U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics: 50 Years of Rock Mechanics - Landmarks and Future Challenges, Golden. American Rock Mechanics Association, CD: 06-993, 10pp.
41. Hungr, O., Corominas, J. & Eberhardt, E. (2005). Estimating landslide motion mechanism, travel distance and velocity. In Landslide Risk Management. Edited by O. Hungr, R. Fell, R. Couture & E. Eberhardt, A.A. Balkema, Leiden, 99-128.
40. Eberhardt, E. & Willenberg, H. (2005). Issue Paper: Using rock slope deformation measurements to constrain numerical analyses, and numerical analyses to constrain rock slope deformation measurements. In Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics, Torino. Edited by G. Barla & M. Barla, Pàtron Editore, Bologna, 4, 683-692.
39. Stead, D., Yan, M., Coggan, J.S. & Eberhardt, E. (2005). New developments in the analysis of surface mine slopes. In Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Mine Planning and Equipment Selection & 5th International Conference on Computer Applications in the Minerals Industry, Banff. Edited by Singhal, Fytas & Chiwetelu, 1204-1226.
38. Eberhardt, E., Evans, K., Zangerl, C. & Loew, S. (2004). Consolidation settlements above deep tunnels in fractured crystalline rock: Numerical analysis of coupled hydromechanical mechanisms. In Coupled Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical-Chemical Processes in Geo-Systems. Edited by O. Stephansson, J.A. Hudson & L. Jing, Elsevier Geo-Engineering Book Series, Vol. 2. Elsevier, Amsterdam, 759-764.
37. Eberhardt, E., Spillmann, T., Maurer, H., Willenberg, H., Loew, S. & Stead, D. (2004). The Randa Rockslide Laboratory: Establishing brittle and ductile instability mechanisms using numerical modelling and microseismicity. In Landslides: Evaluation and Stabilization, Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Landslides, Rio de Janeiro. Edited by W.A. Lacerda, M. Ehrlich, S.A.B. Fontoura & A.S.F. Sayão, A.A. Balkema, Leiden, 481-487.
36. Eberhardt, E., Stead, D., Karami, A. & Coggan, J.S. (2004). Numerical analysis of brittle fracture propagation and step-path failure in massive rock slopes. In 57th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Quebec City. Edited by D. Demers, D. Leahy, R. Lefebvre, S. Leroueil & R. Martel, paper G13.154, 1-8.
35. Stead, D., Coggan, J.S.& Eberhardt, E. (2004). Modelling of complex rock slope failure mechanisms using a hybrid finite-/discrete-element code. In Landslides: Evaluation and Stabilization, Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Landslides, Rio de Janeiro. Edited by W.A. Lacerda, M. Ehrlich, S.A.B. Fontoura & A.S.F. Sayão, A.A. Balkema, Leiden, 1067-1072.
34. Stead, D., Coggan, J.S.& Eberhardt, E. (2004). Realistic simulation of rock slope failure mechanisms: the need to incorporate principles of fracture mechanics. In SINOROCK – International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences: 41 (3), 466-466.
33. Valley, B., Thuro, K., Eberhardt, E. & Raetzo, H. (2004). Geological and geotechnical investigation of a shallow translational slide along a weathered rock/soil contact for the purpose of model development and hazard assessment. In Landslides: Evaluation and Stabilization, Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Landslides, Rio de Janeiro. Edited by W.A. Lacerda, M. Ehrlich, S.A.B. Fontoura & A.S.F. Sayão, A.A. Balkema, Leiden, 385-391.
32. Willenberg, H., Evans, K.F., Eberhardt, E., Loew, S., Spillmann, T. & Maurer, H.R.(2004). Geological, geophysical and geotechnical investigations into the internal structure and kinematics of an unstable, complex sliding mass in crystalline rock. In Landslides: Evaluation and Stabilization, Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Landslides, Rio de Janeiro. Edited by W.A. Lacerda, M. Ehrlich, S.A.B. Fontoura & A.S.F. Sayão, A.A. Balkema, Leiden, 489-494.
31. Eberhardt, E., Evans, K., Zangerl, C. & Loew, S.(2003). Consolidation settlements above deep tunnels in fractured crystalline rock: Numerical analysis of coupled hydromechanical mechanisms. In GeoProc 2003 - International Conference on Coupled T-H-M-C Processes in Geosystems: Fundamentals, Modelling, Experiments & Applications, Stockholm. Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, 757-762.
30. Eberhardt, E., Stead, D., Coggan, J.S. & Willenberg, H. (2003). Hybrid finite-/discrete-element modelling of progressive failure in massive rock slopes. In 10th Congress of the International Society for Rock Mechanics, Johannesburg. Edited by M. Handley & D. Stacey, The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Johannesburg, 275-279.
29. Stead, D., Eberhardt, E. & Coggan, J.(2003). New developments in the simulation of rock slope failure. In 3rd Canadian Conference on Geotechnique and Natural Hazards, Edmonton. Edited by C. Froese, Canadian Geotechnical Society, 161-168.
28. Szczepanik, Z., Milne, D., Kostakis, K. & Eberhardt, E. (2003). Long term laboratory strength tests in hard rock. In 10th Congress of the International Society for Rock Mechanics, Johannesburg. Edited by M. Handley & D. Stacey, The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Johannesburg, 1179-1184.
27. Willenberg, H., Evans, K.F., Eberhardt, E. & Loew, S. (2003). Monitoring of complex rock slope instabilities – correction and analysis of inclinometer/extensometer surveys and integration with surface displacement data. In Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Field Measurements in Geomechanics, Oslo. Edited by F. Myrvoll, A.A. Balkema, Lisse, 393-400.
26. Zangerl, C., Eberhardt, E., Loew, S. & Evans, K.F. (2003). Coupled hydromechanical modelling of surface subsidence in crystalline rock masses due to tunnel drainage. In 10th Congress of the International Society for Rock Mechanics, Johannesburg. Edited by M. Handley & D. Stacey, The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Johannesburg, 1365-1370.
25. Eberhardt, E., Kaiser, P.K. & Stead, D. (2002). Numerical analysis of progressive failure in natural rock slopes. In EUROCK 2002 - Proceedings of the ISRM International Symposium on Rock Engineering for Mountainous Regions, Funchal, Madeira. Edited by C. Dinis da Gama and L. Ribeiro e Sousa, Sociedade Portuguesa de Geotecnia, Lisboa, 145-153.
24. Eberhardt, E., Stead, D., Coggan, J. & Willenberg, H. (2002). An integrated numerical analysis approach applied to the Randa rockslide. In Proceedings of the 1st European Conference on Landslides, Prague. Edited by J. Rybár, J. Stemberk and P. Wagner, A.A. Balkema, Lisse, 355-362.
23. Luginbuehl, M., Eberhardt, E. & Thuro, K. (2002). Primary sliding mechanisms in dipping interbedded conglomerates and marls. In Proceedings of the 1st European Conference on Landslides, Prague. Edited by J. Rybár, J. Stemberk and P. Wagner, A.A. Balkema, Lisse, 387-392.
22. Stead, D., Eberhardt, E. & Coggan, J. (2002). Numerical analysis of rock slopes: Incorporating the effects of groundwater. Submitted to Proceedings, 55th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Niagra Falls.
21. Willenberg, H., Spillmann, T., Eberhardt, E., Evans, K., Loew, S. & Maurer, H. (2002). Multidisciplinary monitoring of progressive failure processes in brittle rock slopes - Concepts and system design. In Proceedings of the 1st European Conference on Landslides, Prague. Edited by J. Rybár, J. Stemberk and P. Wagner, A.A. Balkema, Lisse, 477-483.
20. Bonzanigo, L., Eberhardt, E. & Loew, S. (2001). Hydromechanical factors controlling the creeping Campo Vallemaggia landslide. In UEF International Conference on Landslides - Causes, Impacts and Countermeasures, Davos, Switzerland. Edited by M. Kühne, H.H. Einstein, E. Krauter, H. Klapperich and R. Pöttler, Verlag Glückauf GmbH, Essen, 13-22.
19. Eberhardt, E., Willenberg, H., Loew, S. & Maurer, H. (2001). Active rockslides in Switzerland - Understanding mechanisms and processes. In UEF International Conference on Landslides - Causes, Impacts and Countermeasures, Davos, Switzerland. Edited by M. Kühne, H.H. Einstein, E. Krauter, H. Klapperich and R. Pöttler, Verlag Glückauf GmbH, Essen, 25-34.
18. Stead, D., Eberhardt, E., Coggan, J. & Benko, B. (2001). Advanced numerical techniques in rock slope stability analysis - Applications and limitations. In UEF International Conference on Landslides - Causes, Impacts and Countermeasures, Davos, Switzerland. Edited by M. Kühne, H.H. Einstein, E. Krauter, H. Klapperich and R. Pöttler, Verlag Glückauf GmbH, Essen, 615-624.
17. Thuro, K., Eberhardt, E. & Gasparini, M. (2001). Adverse tunneling conditions arising from slope instabilities - A case history. In UEF International Conference on Landslides - Causes, Impacts and Countermeasures, Davos, Switzerland. Edited by M. Kühne, H.H. Einstein, E. Krauter, H. Klapperich and R. Pöttler, Verlag Glückauf GmbH, Essen, 97-107.
16. Thuro, K., Eberhardt, E. & Gasparini, M. (2001). Ungünstige geotechnische Verhältnisse im Tunnelbau durch Hanginstabilitäten - ein "exotisches" Fallbeispiel. In 13. Nationale Tagung für Ingenieurgeologie Karlsruhe. Geotechnik (special volume), 131-136.
15. Zangerl, C., Eberhardt, E. & Löw, S. (2001). Analysis of ground settlements above tunnels in fractured crystalline rocks. In Rock Mechanics - A Challenge for Society, Proceedings of the EUROCK Symposium, Espoo, Finland. Edited by P. Särkkä and P. Eloranta, A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, 717-722.
14. Eberhardt, E., Stead, D. & Szczepanik, Z. (2000). Laboratory testing of stress-induced brittle fracture damage through incremental loading. In Proceedings, International Conference on Geotechnical & Geological Engineering - GeoEng2000, Melbourne. Technomic Publishing, Lancaster, Paper #UW0246, 6pp.
13. Laws, S., Loew, S. & Eberhardt, E. (2000). Structural make-up and geophysical properties of brittle fault zones in the eastern Aar Massif, Switzerland. In Proceedings, International Conference on Geotechnical & Geological Engineering - GeoEng2000, Melbourne. Technomic Publishing, Lancaster, Paper #UW0274, 6pp.
12. Bonzanigo, L., Eberhardt, E. & Loew, S. (2000). Measured response to a drainage adit in a deep creeping slide mass. In Landslides in Research, Theory and Practice: Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Landslides, Cardiff. Edited by E. Bromhead, N. Dixon and M.-L. Ibsen, Thomas Telford, London, 151-156.
11. Stead, D., Benko, B., Eberhardt, E. & Coggan, J. (2000). Mechanisms of failure of complex landslides: A numerical modelling perspective. In Landslides in Research, Theory and Practice: Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Landslides, Cardiff. Edited by E. Bromhead, N. Dixon and M.-L. Ibsen, Thomas Telford, London, 1401-1406.
10. Stead, D., Eberhardt, E. & Szczepanik, Z. (2000). Brittle rock fracture and progressive damage in potash. In Proceedings of the 8th World Salt Symposium, the Hague. Edited by R.M. Geertman, Elsevier Science, Oxford, 337-342.
9. Eberhardt, E., Stimpson, B. & Stead, D. (1999). The influence of mineralogy on the initiation of microfractures in granite. In Proceedings, 9th International Congress on Rock Mechanics, Paris. Edited by G. Vouille and P. Berest, A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, 1007-1010.
8. Stead, D., Eberhardt, E. & Szczepanik, Z. (1999). Acoustic emission studies on stress-induced damage in sandstone. In Proceedings, 9th International Congress on Rock Mechanics, Paris. Edited by G. Vouille and P. Berest, A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, 681-685.
7. Eberhardt, E. & Stead, D. (1998). Mechanisms of slope instability in thinly bedded surface mine slopes. In Proceedings, 8th Congress of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment, Vancouver. Edited by D.P. Moore and O. Hungr, A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, 3011-3018.
6. Eberhardt, E. & Stead, D. (1997). Numerical analysis of slope instability in thinly bedded weak rock. In Proceedings of the 3rd CIM Rock Mechanics & Ground Control Workshop in the Soft Rock & Coal Industries, Saskatoon. Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, Montreal, 23pp.
5. Eberhardt, E., Stead, D., Stimpson, B. & Read, R. (1997). Changes in acoustic event properties with progressive fracture damage. In 36th U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences: 34 (3/4), Paper No. 071B, 633.
4. Eberhardt, E., Stead, D. & Szczepanik, Z. (1997). The detection of crack initiation and damage thresholds in potash. In Proceedings of the 3rd CIM Rock Mechanics & Ground Control Workshop in the Soft Rock & Coal Industries, Saskatoon. Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, Montreal, 26pp.
3. Eberhardt, E., Stead, D. & Reeves, M.J. (1995). Numerical modelling of ground deformation associated with the mining of steep tabular orebodies. In Proceedings of the Third Canadian Conference on Computer Applications in the Mineral Industry, Montreal. Edited by H.S. Mitri, McGill University Press, Montreal, 464-473.
2. Stead, D., Eberhardt, E. & Benko, B. (1995). The influence of horizontal stresses on the stability of surface coal mine footwall slopes. In Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Mine Planning and Equipment Selection, Calgary. Edited by R.K. Singhal, A.K. Mehrotra, J. Hadjigeorgiou and R. Poulin, A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, 1075-1080.
1. Eberhardt, E. & Stead, D. (1993). Numerical modelling of buckling and ploughing slope instability in surface coal mining. In First Canadian Symposium on Numerical Modelling Applications in Mining and Geomechanics, Montreal. Edited by H.S. Mitri, McGill University Press, Montreal, 176-185.



Theses & Edited Books

5. Eberhardt, E., Hungr, O., Fell, R. & Couture, R., Editors (2005). Landslide Risk Management: Supplementary Volume. International Conference on Landslide Risk Management, 57 papers (CD).
4. Eberhardt, E., Hungr, O., Fell, R. & Couture, R., Editors (2005). Proceedings, 18th Annual Vancouver Geotechnical Symposium. 15 papers (CD).
3. Hungr, O., Fell, R., Couture, R. & Eberhardt, E., Editors (2005). Landslide Risk Management: Proceedings of the International Conference on Landslide Risk Management, Vancouver. A.A. Balkema, Leiden, 764 pp.
2. Eberhardt, E. (1998). Brittle Rock Fracture and Progressive Damage in Uniaxial Compression. Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, 334pp.
1. Eberhardt, E. (1994). Tabular Excavations in Foliated Rock: An Integrated Numerical Modelling Study. M.Sc. Thesis, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, 203pp.