Recent Publications: 2002-2012

Works Accepted/Submitted for Publication.

2012

Brideau, M-A, Stead, D., Roots, C. and Lipkovsky, P. 2012. Ongoing displacement monitoring at the Dawson City landslide (Dawson map area NTS 116B/3), Yukon Exporation and Geology.

Brideau, M-A., and Stead, D. Two- and three-dimensional distinct element investigation of the controls on the planar translational failure mechanism (in revision - to be submitted to Geotechnical and Geological Engineeirng).

Brideau, M.-A., McDougall, S., Stead, D., Evans, S.G., Couture, R., and Turner, K.,  2011. Three-dimensional distinct element modeling and dynamic analysis of a landslide in gneissic rock, British Columbia, Canada. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment. (Accepted)

Brideau, M-A, Chavin, S, Andrieux, P and Stead, D. 2012. Influence of 3D statistical discontinuity variability on slope stability conditions, ISL, Banff, 2012, (Submitted paper, 4pp.)

Clague, J. and Stead, D. 2012. Editors, Landslide; types, mechanisms and modelling;  Accepted Proposal; Cambridge University Press., 34 Chapters. (In Press)

Clague, J.C. and Stead, D. 2012. Foreword. In "Landslide; types, mechanisms and modelling", Eds Clague, J. and Stead D. ; Cambridge University Press, (In press)

Eberhardt, E., Willenberg, H., Loew, S. and Stead, D. 2012. The Randa case study – Progressive failure and collapse of massive, crystalline rock slopes , 10pp. In "Understanding landslides through case histories", Eds. Lerouel, S. and Picarelli, L. Taylor and Francis. (In Press - to be  published 2012)

Elmo, D., Vyazmensky, A., Stead, D. and Rogers, S. 2012 Applications of a Finite Discrete Element Approach to Model Block Cave Mining, 27 Manuscript pages. Invited Book Chapter. (submitted)

Elmo, D.,  Stead, D. and Eberhardt, E.2012 Investigation and rock mass characterization for numerical modelling of brittle failure, Invited Paper. ASCE Geotecnical Eng. (submitted)

Ghirotti, M. and Stead, D. (2012). The Vaiont Landslide. Encyclopedia of Natural HazardsT. Bobrowsky (Ed.), Springer, 6pp manuscript, 3 Figures. (to be published July 2012)

Griffiths,J.S, Stokes, M., Stead,D. and Giles,D. 2012. Landscape Evolution and Engineering Geology: results from IAEG Commission 22, 50 manuscript pages. (in preparation- to be submitted to IAEG Bulletin),

Jaboyedoff,M., Derron, M-A., Pedrazzini, A., Blikra, L., Crosta, G.B., Froese,C., Hermanns, R.,  Oppikofer, T., Böhme, M and Stead, D.  2011.  Fast assessment of susceptibility of massive rock instabilities, Submitted to ISL Bannff, 7pp. (submitted)

Stead, D. and Coggan, J. 2012. Numerical modelling or rock slope stability. In "Landslides; types, mechanisms and modelling", Eds Clague, J. and Stead D.. Chapter 13. (In press)

Stead, D., Jaboyedoff, M. and Coggan, J. 2012. Invited Keynote Presentation and Paper, Rock slope characterization and geomechanical modelling, International symposium of Landslides, Bannf, 2012. (14pp)

Styles, T.D.,  Stead, D,  Zhang, Y, Elmo, D., Roberts, D. and Yanske, T. 2012. A quantitative analysis of spalling on hard rock pillars using photogrammetry, (in preparation to be submitted to Engineering Geology)

Woo KS, Eberhardt E, Elmo D, Stead D., 2012. Benchmark Testing of Numerical Capabilities for Modelling the Influence of Undercut Depth on Caving-Induced Subsidence. Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci (Submitted)

Woo, K.,  Eberhardt, E., Elmo, D. and Stead, D. 2012. Empirical investigation and characterization of surface subsidence related to block cave mining,cInternational Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 26 Manuscript pages, 16 Figures, 1 Table, + Appendices

Woo, KS. Eberhardt, E. Rabus, B. Stead, D. Vyazmensky, A. 2012. Integration of field characterization, mine production and InSAR monitoring data to constrain and calibrate 3-D numerical modelling of block caving-induced subsidence. Submitted to Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci.

Completed Works

2011

Brideau, M.-A., and Stead, D., 2011. The influence of three-dimensional kinematic controls on rock slope stability. In: D. Sainsbury , R. Hart, C. Detournay, and M. Nelson (eds) Proceedings of the 2nd International FLAC/DEM Symposium, Melbourne, Australia, February 14-16 2011, pp. 213-220.

Brideau, M-A, Pedrazzini, A., Stead, D., Froese, C., Jaboyedoff. M, van Zeyl, D. 2011.Three-dimensional slope stability analysis of South Peak, Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, Canada, , Landslides, 8(2): 139-158, DOI: 10.1007/s10346-010-0242-8.

Brideau, M.-A., Stead, D., Bond, J.D., Lipovsky, P.S., and Ward, B.C., 2011. Preliminary stratigraphic and geotechnical investigation of the glaciolacustrine and loess deposits around the city of Whitehorse (NTS 105D/11), Yukon. In: K.E. McFarlane, L.H. Weston and C. Relf (eds), Yukon Exploration and Geology 2010. Yukon Geological Survey pp. 33-53.

Brideau, M-A, Sturzenegger, M., Stead, Jaboyedoff, M., Lawrence, M.,  Roberts, N.J., Ward, B.C.,, Millard, T.H., Clague, J. 2011.  Structural controls on the 2007 Chehalis Lake landslide, British Columbia, Canada, Abstract submitted to NH3.10/GM6.2   "Rock mechanics and structural controls on hillslope processes"  European Geohysical Union General Assemby. Vienna, April 3-8,  2011

Coggan, J., Gao, F., Stead, D. and Elmo, D. 2011. Numerical modelling of the effects of weak immediate roof lithology on coal mine roadway stability, International Journal of Coal geology. (2011), 10pp, doi:10.1016/j.coal.2011.11.003, Elsevier.

Coggan, J, and Stead, D. Modelling brittle fracture in rock. Invited presenation and extended abstract, Meeting on "Modelling frature in quasi-brittle materials: Achieving consistency between different length scales, March 3rd 2011, University of Manchester.

Eberhardt,  E. and Stead, D. 2011. Geotechnical Instrumentation, Invited Chapter 8.5, 3rd. Edition Society of Mining Engineers, Mining Engineering Handbook, Ed. P. Darling, 1:551-571.  (5 Reviewers)

Eberhardt, E. and Stead, D. 2011. Incorporating the effects of groundwater and coupled hydro-mechanical processes in slope stability analysis. Proc. NATO Conference on Natural and Artificial Rockslide Dams, Eds, Evans, S.G., Hermanns, R.L., Strom, A.L. and Scarascia Mugnozza, G. Bishkek, 499-518, Springer

Jaboyeddof, M., Crosta, G and Stead, D. 2011. Slope tectonics: a short introduction. Slope Tectonics, Geol. Soc. London Special Publication 35:1-10.

Schon, P., Stead, D. and Clague, J. 2011. EGU2011-1029 An integrated Distinct Element Modeling and Remote Sensing Study of the Barrier, BritishColumbia, Canada, . Abstract and Poster, NH3.8,   European Geohysical Union General Assemby. Vienna, April 3-8,  2011.

Stead, D, Eberhardt, E. and Scoble, M, 2011. The NRAS Project-  Improving mine safety, economics and sustainability through implementation of geotechnical innovation in British Columbia surface mines., Surface Mining in Westen and Northern Canada, Slope stability 2011.

Stead, D., Wolter, A. and Clague, J. C. 2011. A critical review of landslide failure mechanisms, Invited Paper, AGU, San Francisco, December 2011. (Abstract and Presentation)

Sturzenegger, M. and Stead, D. 2011.The Palliser Rockslide: characterization and modelling of a stepped failure surface, Geomorphology,138:145-161

Sturzenegger, M., Stead, D. and Elmo, E. 2011 Terrestrial remote sensing-based estimation of discontinuity frequency, mean trace length, block size/shape and dependence on observation scale. Engineering Geology,119:(3-4):96-111

Styles, T.D., Stead, D., Eberhardt, E., Rabus, B., Gaida. M. and Bloom, J. 2011. Integrated Numerical modelling and InSAR monitoring of a slow moving slope instability at Bingham Canyon Mine, 10pp, Slope Stability 2011, Vancouver, Sept 2011.

Superchi, L., Wolter, A. Stead, D., Clague, J., Ghirotti, M. and   and Genevois, R. 2011. Comparison of photogrammetric and field survey data from the sliding surface of the 1963 Vajont Slide, Italy. Abstract and Poster, NH3.10/GM6.2   "Rock mechanics and structural controls on hillslope processes"  European Geohysical Union General Assemby. Vienna, April 3-8,  2011.

Tuckey, Z., Sturzenegger, M., Stead, D., Elmo, D. 2011.  Towards a methodology for characterising intact rock bridges and discontinuity persistence in large open pits.Abstract/Poster Presentation, Stability 2011, Vancouver, 2011

Wolter, A., Superchi, L.., Stead, D. Clague, J, Genevois, R. and Ghirotti. M. 2011. Preliminary results of a photogrammetric characterisation of the 1963 Vajont rockslide, Geohazards 5, Kelowna, 2010., 8pp.

Wolter, A., Stead, D. and Clague, J,  2011.  Experience in the characterisation of  large natural rockslides using terrestrial photogrammetry: Implications for large open pit slopes..Abstract/Poster  Slope Stability 2011, Vancouver, 2011

2010

Brideau, M-A and Stead, D. 2010. Controls on Block Toppling Using a Three-Dimensional Distinct Element Approach, Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, Rock Mech Rock Eng (2010) 43:241–26010.1007/s00603-009-0052-2

Brideau, M-B, Stead, D., Lipoovksy, P., Jaboyedoff, M., Hopkinson, C., Demuth, M., Barlow, J.,  Evans, S. and Delaney, K. (2010). Preliminary description and slope stability analyses of the 2008 Little Salmon Lake and 2007 Mt. Steele landslides, Yukon Exploration and Geology 2009, 119-133.

Brideau, M-A, Stead, D., McDougall, S., Couture, R., Evans, S. and Turner, K. 2010. Three dimensional numerical modelling of the failure mechanisms and runout at the 2002 McCauley Creek Landslide, British Columbia, Canada, Proc IAEG Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, ISBN 979-0-415-60034-7, p53-62

Brideau, M.-A., and Stead, D., 2010. Engineering geological mapping of a large strato-volcano slope failure in northern British Columbia, Canada. GeoNZ 2010, November 2010, Auckland, New Zealand, p. 44 (and poster)

Brideau, M.-A., Sturzenegger, M., Stead, D., Jaboyedoff, M., Lawrence, M., Roberts, N.J., Ward, B.C., Millard, T.H., Clague, J.J., 2011.Stability analysis of the 2007 Chehalis Lake landslide using discontinuity data obtained from long-range terrestrial photogrammetry and airborne-LiDAR digital elevation models, Landslides, DOI 10.1007/s10346-011-0286-4

Elmo, D. and Stead, D. 2010. An integrated numerical modelling - discrete fracture network approach applied to the characterisation of rock mass strength of naturally fractured pillars. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, Vol 43 (1): 3-19. (Winner of Victor Milligan Award)

Griffiths, J.S., Stokes, M., Stead, D., and Giles, D. 2010. Preliminary Report on IAEG Commission 22: Landscape Evolution and Engineering Geology. Proc IAEG Conf Auckland, New Zealand, ISBN 978-0-415-60034-7, p1885-1893.

Hensold, G., Stead, D., Clague, J., Moretti, D, and Sturzenegger, M. 2010. Deep-seated gravitational slope deformation at Handcar Peak in the southern Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Proc, 63rd Canadian Geotech Conf, Geo2010, p922-931.

Sivak, T., Brideau, M-A,   Stead, D., Couture, R., and Guthire, R. 2010. Preliminary analysis of the failure mechanism at the Nomash River Landslide, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Proc IAEG Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, ISBN 978-0-415-60034-7, p691-699 (paper and poster)

Styles, T.D., Zhang, Y., Stead, D. Elmo, D., Roberts , D. and Yanske, T, 2010 An integrated photogrammetric-numerical modelling approach to brittle fracture characterization in mine pillars., US Rock Mechanics Symposium, 2010, ARMA10-410, Salt Lake City. 8pp.

Superchi,L., Floris, M. . Ghirotti, M., Genevois, R. Jaboyedoff, M, and Stead, D. 2010. Implementation of a geodatabase of published and unpublished data on the catastrophic Vaiont landslide, Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 10, 865–873, 2010

Yan-hui, S., Jiang-bing, P., and Stead, D. 2010. Research on the regular pattern of ground fissure development in the Weihe Basin, China., Proc IAEG Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, ISBN 978-0-415-60034-7, p4483-4490.

Yan-hui, S., Sun, M,, Stead, D. and Ghuang-hong, J.. 2010. Research on rock mass quality classification of hard rock. Proc IAEG Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, ISBN 978-0-415-60034-7, p3589-3597.

Vyazmensky, A., Elmo, D. and Stead, D. 2010, Role of rock mass fabric and faulting in the development of block caving induced surface subsidence, Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 43:5:533-56.

Vyazmensky, A., Stead, D., Elmo. D and Moss. A. 2010. Numerical  Analysis of Block Caving Induced Instability in Large Open Pit Slopes: A Finite Element / Discrete Element Approach, Rock Mechanics and Rock Eng., 43(1)21-39. (Most downloaded paper in RMRE for Feb-May 2011)

Woo, K, Eberhardt, E., Ghuman, P., Stead, D. 2010.  A. Integration of 3-D Numerical Modelling and InSAR Deformation Monitoring to Characterize Block Caving Induced Surface Subsidence, 14pp Caving 2010, Perth.

2009

Rabus, B, Eberhardt, E., Stead, D., Ghuman, P., Nadeau, C., Woo, K., Severin, J., Styles, T. and Gao, F. 2009 Application of InSAR to constrain 3-D numerical modelling of complex discontinuous pit slope deformations, Slope Stability Symposium, Chile, Nov. 2009, 15pp.

Stead, D., Sturzenegger, M., Elmo. D. and Eberhardt, E. 2009 Rock slope characterization for large open pits and high mountain slopes, Slope Stability Symposium, Santiago, Chile, November 2009, 15pp.

Elmo, D., Moffit, K., D'Ambra, S. and Stead, D. 2009. A quantitative characterization of brittle rock fracture mechanisms in rock slope failures, Slope Stabiity Symposium, Chile, Nov 2009, 15pp.

Brideau, M-A., Stead, D., and Lipovsky, P., 2009. 2008 Reactivation of the Little Salmon Lake Landslide (105/L02). Poster presented at 37th Yukon Geoscience Forum, November 22-25 2009, Whitehorse, Yukon

Brideau, M-A., Stead, D., Lipovsky, P., Jaboyedoff, M., Hopkinson, C., Barlow, J., Demuth, M., Evans, S.G., and Delaney, K., 2009. First assessment of the failure mechanism for the 2007 Mt. Steele landslide using airborne LiDAR for discontinuity identification. Poster presented at 37th Yukon Geoscience Forum, November 22-25 2009, Whitehorse, Yukon

Brideau, M-A, Pedrazzini, A., Stead, D. Froese, C. and Jaboyedoff, M. 2009. Preliminary two- and three-dimensional numerical analyses of the South Peak area, Turtle Mountain, Alberta. Abstract submission for the Canadian Geotechnical Conference 2009, Halifax, Nova Scotia, pp382-389

Brideau,M-A, and Stead, D. 2009. The role of rear release surfaces, block size and lateral confinement on the failure mechanism, displacement, volume and shape of the unstable mass in rock slope failures. Abstract submission for Canadian Geotechnical Conference 2009, Halifax, Nova Scotia, pp 489-496.

Sturzenegger, M. and Stead, D. 2009. Close-range terrestrial digital photogrammetry and terrestrial laser scanning for discontinuity characterization on rock cuts. Engineering Geology:106:163-182.

Ghirrotti, M.  Genevois, R., Superchi,L., Floris, M., and Stead, D. 2009. Implementation of a geodatabase of published and non-published data on the catastrophic Vaiont landslide, Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 11, EGU2009-13416-5.

Stead, D., Brideau, M-A., Paddington, S., Millard,T. and Turner, K.  2009. "Debris Flow characterization: An integrated field-numerical based approach" ISMFE Conf, Alexandria, Egypt, 4pp.

Sturzenegger, M. and Stead, D. 2009. Quantifying discontinuity orientation and persistence on  high mountain rock slopes and large landslides using terrestrial remote sensing techniques.  Special Issue: Natural Hazards and Earth Systems Science, 9:267-287.

Sturzenegger, M. and Stead, D. 2009. Earth surface mapping using terrestrial digital photogrammetry and terrestrial laser scanning. Journal of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC, Jan/Feb 2009, 3:1:34-37.

Brideau, M-A, Yan. M., and Stead, D. 2009.. The role of tectonic damage and brittle rock fracture in the development of large rock slope failures. Geomorphology, 103:1:30-49.

Sturzenegger, M, Stead, D.,  Beveridge, A.  Lee, S. and van As, A. 2009. Long-range terrestrial digital photogrammetry for discontinuity characterization at Palabora open-pit mine. 3rd Can-US Rock Mech. Symp, Toronto, 2009, 8pp.

Coggan, J., Howe, J. and Stead, D. 2009. Effects of alteration on the engineering behaviour and fracture characteristics of granite under uniaxial compression. Abstract and Poster, Geological Society London, Applied Mineralogy Group Meeting, Falmouth, January 2009.

2008

Karami, A. and Stead, D. 2008. Asperity degradation and damage in the direct shear test: A hybrid DEM/FEM approach. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 48:2:229-266

Stead, D., Elmo, D., Coggan, J. 2008. Model and Method Dependency of Parameters. Invited Paper Presentation. From Rock Mass to Rock Model Workshop. Southern Hemisphere Rock Mechanics Symposium, Perth Australia. CDROM.

Coggan, J., Stead, D., Sturzenegger, M. and Wetherelt, A. 2008. Review of recent applications of remote sensing and photogrammetry for the mining and minerals industry. International Remote Sensing and Photogrammerty Conference. Abstract and Poster.

Jackson, L. Jr;, van Zeyl, D., Hermanns, R., Blais-Stevens, A., Jermyn, C. and Stead, D. 2008. A preliminary investigation of slope stability and evaluation of fiord tsunami hazard, western Bowen Island and adjacent Howe Sound, British Columbia . International Geological Congress, Norway, Abstract.

Brideau, M-A, Stead, D. and Couture, R. 2008. The 1999 Clanwilliam landslide: A preliminary analysis of potential failure mechanisms. (to be submitted to Geohazards IV, Landslide Conference, Quebec City, pp263-270.

Sturzenegger, M., Yan, M, and Stead, D. 2008. Characterizing high mountain rock slope failure surfaces with remote sensing techniques. Slope-Tectonics Congress, Feb 2008, Lausanne, Switzerland, 12pp.

Elmo D., Stead D. and Rogers S. 2008. A quantitative analysis of a fractured rock mass using a discrete fracture network approach: Characterisation of natural fragmentation and implications for current rock mass classification systems. Proceedings of the 5th Conference and Exhibition on Mass Mining, Lulea, Sweden, June 2008, pp1023-1032.

Vyazmensky A., Elmo D., Stead D.and Rance J. 2008. Numerical analysis of the influence of geological structures on development of surface subsidence associated with block caving mining. Proceedings of the 5th Conference and Exhibition on Mass Mining, Lulea, Sweden, June 2008, pp857-866.

Elmo D., Vyazmensky, A., Stead, D.and Rance. J. 2008. Numerical analysis of pit wall deformation induced by block-caving mining: Towards the development of an interaction matrix. Proceedings of the 5th Conference and Exhibition on Mass Mining, Lulea, Sweden, June 2008, pp1073-1082.

Eberhardt, E., and Stead, D. 2008. Rock Mechanics: Meeting society's challenges and demands, Proc. 1st Canada-US Rock Mechanics Symposium, Vancouver, Canada. Eds. Eberhardt, E., Stead,D. and Morrison, T. Int Journ Surface Ming. (Invited Book Review)

Beveridge, A., Stead, D., Sturzenegger, M., Lee, S. 2008. A preliminary report on rock mass characterization using Terrestrial digital photogrammetry and LiDAR. Report submitted to Rio Tinto Mining, December 2008, 63pp.

2007

Yan. M., Stead, D and Sturzenegger, M. 2007. Step-path characterization in rock slopes: An integrated numerical modeling-digital imaging approach. 11th Congress of the International Society for Rock Mechanics. Lisbon, Portugal 9 - 13 July 2007) pp693-696.

Elmo, D., Yan. M., Stead, D. and Rogers, S. 2007. The importance of intact rock bridges in the stability of high rock slopes: A quantitative investigation using an integrated numerical modelling – discrete fracture network approach. International Symposium on Rock Slope Stability in Open Pit Mining and Civil Engineering, Perth 12-14 September 2007, pp253-266.

Stead, D., Coggan, J.S., Elmo, D. and Yan, M. 2007. Modelling brittle fracture in rock slopes: Experience gained and lessons learned. Australian Centre for Geomechanics' International Symposium on Rock Slope Stability in Open Pit and Civil Engineering (Slope Stability07, Perth, Western Australia, September 12-14 2007, pp239-252.

Eberhardt, E., and Stead, D. 2007. Rock Mechanics: Meeting society's challenges and demands, Proc. 1st Canada-US Rock Mechanics Symposium, Vancouver, Canada. Eds. Eberhardt, E., Stead,D. and Morrison, T. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 40:5:525-526.

Coggan, J.S., Pine, R.J., Styles, T.D. and Stead, D. 2007. Application of hybrid finite/discrete element modelling for back-analysis of rock slope failure mechanisms. Australian Centre for Geomechanics' International Symposium on Rock Slope Stability in Open Pit and Civil Engineering (Slope Stability07, Perth, Western Australia, September 12-14 2007, pp 267-277.

Eberhardt, E., Stead, D., Elmo, D., Dunbar, S., Scoble, M., Moss, A., Sturzenegger, M., Vyazmensky, A., Tollenaar, R., and Eissa, H. 2007. Transition from surface to underground mining: Integrated mapping, monitoring and modeling data to better understand complex rock mass interaction. International Symposium on Rock Slope Stability in Open Pit Mining and Civil Engineering, Perth 12-14 September 2007, pp321-332

Sturzenegger, M., Sartori,M., Jaboyedoff, M. and Stead, D. 2007. Regional deterministic characterization of fracture networks and application to GIS-based rock fall risk. Engineering Geology:94:201-214.

Vyazmensky,A., Elmo, D., Stead, D. and Rance, J,R. 2007. Combined finite-discrete element modelling of surface subsidence associated with block caving mining. Proc. 1st Canada-U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium. Vancouver B.C. 27-31 May 2007. Rock Mechanics Meeting Society's Challenges and Demands, Vol 1:467-475. ISBN 978-0-415-44399-9

Sturzenegger, M., Stead,D, Froese, C., Moreno, F. and Jaboyedoff, M. 2007. Mapping the geological structure of Turtle Mountain, Alberta: A critical interpretation of field, DEM and LiDAR based techniques. Proc. 1st Canada-U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium. Vancouver B.C. 27-31 May 2007. Rock Mechanics Meeting Society's Challenges and Demands, Vol 2:925-932. ISBN 978-0-415-44399-2.

Sturzenegger, M., Yan, M. and Stead, D. and Elmo, D. 2007. Application and limitations of ground-based laser scanning in rock slope characterisation. Proc. 1st Canada-U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium. Vancouver B.C. 27-31 May 2007. Rock Mechanics Meeting Society's Challenges and Demands, Vol 1:29-36. ISBN 978-0-415-44399-9

Elmo, D., Vyazmensky, A., Stead, D. and Rance, J.R. 2007. A hybrid FEM/DEM approach to model the interaction between open pit and underground block caving mining. Proc. 1st Canada-U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium. Vancouver B.C. 27-31 May 2007. Rock Mechanics Meeting Society's Challenges and Demands, Vol 2:1287-94.ISBN 978-0-415-44399-2

Yan, M., Elmo, D. and Stead,D. 2007. Characterization of step-path failure mechanisms: A combined numerical modelling-field based study. Proc. 1st Canada-U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium. Vancouver B.C. 27-31 May 2007. Rock Mechanics Meeting Society's Challenges and Demands, Vol 1:493-501.ISBN 978-0-415-44399-9.

Coggan, J.S., Chilton, J.L., Stead, D., Howe, J.N., and Collins, R. 2007. Effects of alteration on the engineering behaviour and intact rock fracture characteristics of granite under uniaxial compression. Proc. 1st Canada-U.S. RockMechanics Symposium. Vancouver B.C. 27-31 May 2007. Rock Mechanics Meeting Society's Challenges and Demands, Vol 1:547-555. ISBN 978-0-415-44399-9.

Elmo, D., O'Connor, C., Vyazmensky, A., Stead, D., Dunbar, S., Eberhardt, E. and Scoble, M.J. and Moss, A. 2007. Integrated modelling of subsidence mechanisms and impacts due to mine caving. Annual CIM AGM, Montreal. Accepted Paper, 8pp. (Subsequently published electronically on InfoMIne)

Eberhardt, E., Stead, D, and Morrison, T. (Editors) 2007. Proc. 1st Canada-U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium. Vancouver B.C. 27-31 May 2007. Rock Mechanics Meeting Society's Challenges and Demands, Vols 1 and 2,1728pp. ISBN 13 Set 978-0-415-44401-9.

Characterization of Discrete Fracture Networks and their effects on cave propagation, 2007. Tollenaar, R., Elmo, D., Rogers, S. Dunbar, S. and Eberhardt, E. Poster Presentation. 1st Canada-US Rock Mechanics Symposium, May 27-

Vyazmensky, A., Elmo, D. and Stead, D. 2007. Integrated modelling of block cave mining: subsidence mechanisms and transition from surface to underground mining. Two Poster Presentations. 1st Canada-US Rock Mechanics Symposium, May 27-30 2007., Vancouver.

Brideau, M-A, Stead, D., Roots,C. and Orwin, J. 2007. Geomorphology and Engineering Geology of a Landslide in Ultramafic Rocks, Dawson City, Yukon. Engineering Geology:89:3-4:171-194

Dunbar, S., Elmo, D., Vyazmensky, A., O'Connor, C., Stead, D., Eberhardt, E. and Scoble.M. 2007. Modelling in Rock is Hard, Abtract and Presentation, Workshop on Rock Mechaincs and Logistics in Mining, Santiago, Chile, February 26th-March 2, 2007.

2006

Brideau, M-A., Stead, D., Stevens, V., Roots, C., Lipovsky, P., VonGaza, P.,2006. Dawson City Landslide (Dawson map-area 1161B/3) Yukon, D.S.Emon, Lewis, L. Weston, L. (eds) Yukon Exploration and Geology 2006, Yukon Geological Survey (n press)

Stead, D., Yan.M., Elmo, D.and Coggan, J.S. 2006. New developments in rock slope engineering: Implications for open pit slope design. Proc. 59th Canadian Geotechnical Conference and 7th Joint CGS-IAH-CNC Groundwater Speciality Conference, “Sea to Sky 2006”, Vancouver, October 1-4 2006, p1054-1061.

Brideau, M-A., Stead, D., Millard, T. and Patton., G. . 2006 . Runout Characteristics of Open Slope Landslides in Harvested Terrain on Vancouver Island: Preliminary Results of an Integrated Field-Dynamic Modelling Based Study. Proc. 59 th Canadian Geotechnical Conference and 7 th Joint CGS-IAH-CNC Groundwater Speciality Conference, “Sea to Sky 2006”, Vancouver, October 1-4 2006, p342-350.

Stevens,V.M., Stead, D. and Millard, T.. 2006. The Role of Root Reinforcement in Slope Stability: A Review. Proc. 59 th Canadian Geotechnical Conference and 7 th Joint CGS-IAH-CNC Groundwater Speciality Conference, “Sea to Sky 2006”, Vancouver, October 1-4 2006. p327-334.

Van-Zeyl, D, Stead, D.and Bornholm, B. 2006 . Rock Slope Failure Induced Tsunamis: Causes, Characteristics and Engineering Implications. Proc. 59 th Canadian Geotechnical Conference and 7 th Joint CGS-IAH-CNC Groundwater Speciality Conference, “Sea to Sky 2006”, Vancouver, October 1-4 2006, p440-447.

Eberhardt, E. and Stead, D. 2006. Incorporating the effects of groundwater and coupled hydro-mechanical processes in slope stability analysis. Italian Journal of Engineering Geology and Environment,Special Isue on Security of Natural and Artificial Rockslide Dams. Special Issue 1:139-143. ISSN 1825-6635.

McDougall, S., Boultbee, N., Hungr, O., Stead D. and Schwabb, J. 2006 The Zymoetz River Landslide, British Columbia, Canada: Description and Dynamic Analysis of a Rock Slide – Debris Flow. Landslide Journal. 3:195-204.

Brideau, M-A, Stead, D. and Couture, R. 2006. Structural and Engineering Geology of the East Gate Landslide, Purcell Mountains, B.C. Engineering Geology Vol 84: 3-4: 183-206.

Boultbee, N., Stead, D. , Schwabb, J. and Geertsema, M. 2006. The Zymoetz River Rock Avalanche, June 2002, British Columbia, Canada. Engineering Geology, Vol 83:1:76-93.

Stead, D., Eberhardt, E. and Coggan, J.S. 2006. Developments in the characterization of complex rock slope deformations and failure using numerical modelling techniques. Engineering Geology. Vol 83:1:217-235.

Stead, D. and Coggan, J.S. 2006. Numerical modelling of rock slopes using a total slope failure approach. In " Landside from Massive Rock Slope Failure" p131-142. Eds., Evans, S., Hermans, R., and Strom, A.Springer, Dordrecht, Netherlands.

2005

Stead, D., Yan, M., Coggan, J.S. and Eberhardt,E. 2005. New developments in the analysis of surface mine slopes. Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium om Mine Planning and Equipment Selection and the 5th International Conference on Computer Applications in the Minerals Industry. Conf. Nov. 2005, Banff, Alberta. p1204-1226. Eds. Singhal,Fytas and Chiwetelu. ISSN 1712-3208.

Coggan, J.S. and Stead, D. 2005.Numerical modelling of the effects of weak mudstone on tunnel roof behaviour. Proc Canadian Geotech Conf. Saskatoon, 6pp.

Coggan, J.S. and Stead, D, and Pine, R.J. 2005. Numerical modelling of Upland Slopes. Abstract and Presentation.Royal Geographical Society, London. Abstract and Invited Presentation

Brideau, M-A., Stead, D., Kinakin, D. and Fecova, K. 2005. The influence of tectonic structures on the Hope slide, British Columbia, Canada. Engineering Geology:80:242-259.

Fowler, C.M.R., Stead.D., Pandit, B.I., Janser, B.W., Nisbet, E.G. and Nover, G. 2005. A database of physical properties of rocks from the Trans Hudson Orogen, Canada. Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences. Special Issue 42:4:555-572

Kinakin. D. and Stead, D. 2005. Analysis of stress distributions in natural ridge forms: Implications for rock slope deformation mechanisms. Geomorphology Journal.V65:85-100

2004

Eberhardt, E., Stead D. and Coggan. J.S. 2004. Numerical analysis of initiation and progressive failure in natural rock slopes - the 1991 Randa rockslide, IJ.R.M.Vol 41. p69-87.

Stead, D., Coggan, J.S. and Eberhardt, E. 2004. Realistic simulation of rock slope failure mechanisms: The need to incorporate principles of fracture mechanics. SINOROCK 2004: Special Issue of Int. Journal of Rock Mechanics. Vol41 Issue 3. 6pp

D. Stead, E. Eberhardt and J.S. Coggan. 2004. Modelling of complex rock slope failure mechanisms using a hybrid finite-/discrete-element code. Proc. 9th International Symposium on Landslides, Rio de Janeiro – 2004. p1067-1072.

Eberhardt, E, Spillmann T., Mauer, H., Willenberg, H., Loew, S and Stead, D. 2004. The Randa Rockslide Laboratory: Establishing brittle and ductile instability mechanisms using numerical modelling and microseismicity. Proc. 9th International Symposium on Landslides, Rio de Janeiro – 2004. p481-487.

Kinakin, D. and Stead, D. 2004. An Integrated GIS-Geotechnics approach to Landslide Analysis: Application to B.C. High Mountain Rock Slopes. Annual Canadian Geotech Conf. Quebec City. 8pp.

Eberhardt, E., Stead, D., Karami, A. and Coggan, J.S. 2004. Numerical Analysis of brittle fracture propagation and step-path failure in massive rock slopes. Annual Canadian Geotech Conf. Quebec City. 8pp.

Brideau, M-A., Stead, D., Huscroft, C, .Keckova, K. 2004. Quaternary, structural and engineering geology of the Aishihik River Landslide (Cracker Creek NTS 115 A/15), Yukon and Exploration Geology, p83-94.

Paddington, S., Stead, D. Allen, D., Turner, K. and Grainger, B. 2004. The characterization of drainage related landslides on gentle-over-steep forest terrain in the Interior of British Columbia. APEG BC, Whistler. Oct 2004. Abstract and Presentation. 1pp.

Brideau, M-A, Stead, D. Huscroft, C. and Fecova, K. 2004. Preliminary results from the fieldwork performed at the Aishihik River Landslide (Cracker Creek NTS 115A/15). Poster Session. Yukon Convention Centre, Yukon Geol Surv Meeting, Nov. 2004.

2003

Eberhardt, E., Stead, D., Coggan, J.S., Willenberg, H., 2003. Hybrid finite-/discrete-element modelling of progressive failure in massive rock slopes. ISRM 2003–Technology roadmap for rock mechanics, South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 2003, 275-279.

Coggan, J.S., Pine, R.J., Stead, D. and Rance, J. 2003. Numerical modelling of brittle rock failure using a combined finite-discrete element approach: implications for rock engineering design. ISRM 2003–Technology roadmap for rock mechanics, South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 2003, p211-218.

Stead, D, Eberhardt, E. and Coggan, J.S. 2003. New developments in the simulation of rock slope failure. 3rd Canadian Conf. on Geotechnique and Natural Hazards.p130-137.

Stead, D., Wise, M. and Turner, K. 2003. The role of Forestry Geotechnics in BC forestry practice. Invited Paper. Geological Society America. Seattle. Abstract. T6. The role of geology in the management of public and private western temperate forest lands.

Stead, D., Coggan, J.S. and Eberhardt, E. 2003. Geomechanical modelling of complex rock failure mechanisms. Invited Paper. Geological Society America. Seattle. Abstract. T15. Characterising complexity in geomechanics, engineering geology and hydrogeology.

2002

Beer, A.J., Stead, D. and Coggan, J.S. 2002 A critical assessment of discontinuity roughness characterisation. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. Vol 35. p65-74.

Stead D., Coggan, J.S., Howe, J.S. and Pascoe. D.M. 2002. Application of hazard and risk assessment techniques to quarry slopes, in P W Scott and C M Bristow, eds., Industrial Minerals and Extractive Industrial Geology. Geological Society of London, London. pp255-261.

Eberhardt, E., Kaiser, P.K. and Stead, D. 2002. Numerical analysis of progressive failure in natural rock slopes. In EUROCK 2002. Proc of the ISRM International Symposium on Rock Engineering for Mountainous Regions, Funchal, Madeira, Eds. de Gama, C. and Sousa, L. P145-153

Eberhardt, E., Stead, D., Coggan, J.S. and Willenberg, H. 2002. An integrated numerical analysis approach applied to the Randa Rockslide. 1st European Landslide Symposium, Prague, 2002, p355-362

Benko, B. and Stead, D. 2002. The factors affecting landslides in forest terrain, coastal British Columbia. Proc. 1st European Landslide Symposium, Prague, 2002,p103-109