Krishna Kanta Panthi

About

Professor of Geological Engineering. 31 years of experience in research and implementation of rock engineering, tunnelling and hydropower projects.

On going and future research projects:

NORHED II Project 70141 6; Capacity Building in Higher Education within Rock and Tunnel Engineering in Nepal – Project Manager, Supervising Professor for 4 PhD fellows from the Institute of Engineering (IoE), Nepal. The project aims to produce 4 PhDs and 90 MSc graduates in Rock and Tunnel Engineering in 6 years period (2021-2026).
NoRSTRESS (Norwegian in-situ rock stress for sustainable development of Hydropower) - Steering Committee Member and Supervising Professor for two PhD fellows (2021-2025).
HydroCenLab Infrastructure - Project Manager for WP2.5 Tunnel Containment and Stability (2020-2024).
FME HydroCen (Norwegian Research Centre for Hydropower Technology) – Project Manager, Research Member of the Technical Committee and Supervisor of two PhD Projects for Work Package One (WP 1.1) - Hydropower Structures Innovation – Tunnels.
Establishment of MSc Program in "Rock and Tunnel Engineering" at the Institute of Engineering (IOE) of Tribhivan University (TU), Nepal.
Effects of swelling rock mass on the stability and support requirement in water tunnels
Impact of peaking operation in water tunnels due to frequent start / stop
Applicability of unlined/shotcretelined high pressure tunnels in the Himalaya
Plastic deformation and tunnel squeezing
Water inflow and injection grouting for watertight tunnels
Longterm stability of waterway system for hydropower
Deformation behavior of concrete dams

Completed research collaboration projects:

Applicability of unlined/shotcretelined high pressure tunnels in the Himalaya
Decesive Parameters for Open Pit Slopes (DePOPS)
Stability of tunnels subject to plastic deformation - a contribution based on the cases from the Nepal Himalaya - Main Supervisor to the PhD thesis written by Dr. Pawan Kumar Shrestha (2014)
Developing future 20 000 MW hydroelectric power in Norway with pumped storage: CEDREN project (Hydro PEAK) implemented through GEMINI-center (2011).
Underground gas storage project: An EEA project, which was implemented in cooperation between IGB, SINTEF Bygg and the Czech Technical University in Prague (2009)
Probable dynamics and possible course of events of the burst debris flood” at the inclined shaft of Svandalsflona hydropower project on 9th May 2009 (2009).

Commission member, external advisory, panel of expert

Department's representative at the Norwegian Hydropower Center (NVKS)
FME HydroCen (Norwegian Research Centre for Hydropower Technology) – a research initiative of national importance within renewable energy sector in Norway and is funded by NFR. Involved as scientific advisor in issues related to engineering geology and tunnel stability issues, research member of the technical committee, scientific advisor and main supervisor of two PhD Projects for Work Package One (WP 1.1) - Hydropower structures innovation (2017 - 2024).
ISRM commission member for hard rock tunnelling (2011 - 2016)
External advisor: Geolab Nepal (NORAD/PEEDA/KU)
Panel of Expert: Mristi Hydropower Project, Nepal (2013 - 2017)
Panel of Expert: Super Dordi Hydropower Project, Nepal (2016 - 2021)
Panel of Expert: Upper Kontum HPP Vietnam (complete)

Work experience

September 2018 - to date: Professor at NTNU
June 2008 - September 2018: Associate Professor at NTNU
May 2006 - May 2008: Consultant - Tunnelling and Hydropower for projects - Rothang Pass Tunnel and Parbati II HPP in India and Mristi HPP, Madi HPP (lower and supper), Middle Modi etc. in Nepal.
January 2002 - April 2006: PhD research fellow at NTNU
July 1998 - December 2001: Construction Manager for Khimti HPP
January 2001 - May 2001: Technical Auditing for Kaligandaki "A" HPP for the Editor General Office of Nepal (an special assignment)
August 1996 - June 1998: MSc Fellow (NORAD) for Hydropower Development at NTNU
August 1994 - July 1996: Manager - Planning and Contracts at Himal Hydro
November 1992 - July 1994: Tunnel Engineer for Jhimruk HPP

Research

Research areas associated to Rock Engineering, Engineering Geology, Tunneling, Hydropower and Mining Engineering. The research projects are oriented to the;

Long-term Stability Issues of Water Tunnels for Hydropower Projects
Project Management and Geological Risks
High Pressure Unlined / Shotcrete lined hydropower tunnels
Stress Induced Instability in Tunnels and Large Caverns
Rock Slope Stability Issues for both Open Pit Mines and Civil Engineering.

Publications

2024

Katuwal, Tek Bahadur; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur; Adhikari, Sailesh. (2024) Leakage prediction and post-grouting assessment in headrace tunnel of a hydropower project. CRC Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Adhikari, Sailesh; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur; Katuwal, Tek Bahadur. (2024) Planning and support estimation of underground powerhouse in the Himalayas. CRC Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Ghimire, Sanyam; Singh, Umesh; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Bhattarai, Pawan Kumar. (2024) Suspended Sediment Source and Transport Mechanisms in a Himalayan River. Water
Academic article
Katuwal, Tek Bahadur; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2024) Stability Challenges and Remedial Practices in Himalayan Hydropower Tunnels – A Review. Journal of Engineering and Sciences (JES)
Academic article
Ghimire, Sanyam; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2024) Development of in-situ rock stress map of south-western part of Norway. CRC Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Piya Shrestha, Bimala; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2024) Stability assessment of the planned Hemja-Patichaur road tunnel in Nepal passing through weakness zones. CRC Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Katuwal, Tek Bahadur; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2024) Machine Learning Approach for Rock Mass Classification with Imbalanced Database of TBM Tunnelling in Himalayan Geology. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
Academic article

2023

Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2023) Earthquake impact on the stress magnitude at the area of shear zones. Journal of Nepal Geological Society
Academic article
Piya Shrestha, Bimala; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2023) Stability assessment for proposed Hemja–Patichaur Road Tunnel using Empirical and analytical methods, western Nepal. Journal of Nepal Geological Society
Academic article
Kumar, Bhandari; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2023) Stability assessment of desander cut slope of Seti Khola Hydropower Project. Journal of Nepal Geological Society
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2023) Engineering Geology in Hydropower Engineering.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2023) Methods applied for the stability assessment in rock engineering. Journal of Nepal Geological Society
Academic article
Ghimire, Sanyam; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Vereide, Kaspar Vatland. (2023) Hydraulic Transient Impact on Surrounding Rock Mass of Unlined Pressure Tunnels. Water
Academic article
Adhikari, Sailesh; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2023) Stability issues associated with the construction of underground caverns of Super Dordi Hydropower Project, Nepal.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Katuwal, Tek Bahadur; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2023) Challenges associated with the construction of vertical and inclined shafts in the Himalayan Region.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Shrestha, Rukshana; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Shrestha, Ghan Bahadur. (2023) Comparison of Tunnel Construction Cycle with NTNU Model for the Headrace Tunnel of Seti Khola Hydropower Project. Journal of Engineering and Sciences (JES)
Academic article
Pudasaini, Kusum; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Mandal, Abhay Kumar. (2023) Evaluation and stability assessment of road cut slope at Bhalupahad of Syangja District along Siddhartha Highway; Western Nepal. Journal of Engineering and Sciences (JES)
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2023) Rock cut slope excavated for Settling basins of Seti Khola Hydropower Project.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Chaudhary, Bikash; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Trinh, Nghia Quoc. (2023) Assessment on the in-situ rock stress condition along an unlined pressure tunnel/shaft of a Norwegian Hydropower Project using numerical modeling.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Mathisen, Siri Gulaker; Bjørnås, Kristine Lund; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Aronsen, Tonje; Majaneva, Markus; Tselika, Kyriaki. (2023) Sustainable Flexibility Metrics : Measuring economic flexibility relative to environmental and structural sustainability. Hydrocen rapport (40)
Report

2022

Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Broch, Einar. (2022) Underground Hydropower Plants. Elsevier
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Birkadze, Vladimer. (2022) Optimization and engineering geological evaluation of headrace tunnel system of Akavreta HPP in Georgia. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Masters thesis
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2022) Capacity Enhancement in Rock and Tunnel Engineering in Nepal. Nepal Journal of Science and Technology (NJST)
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2022) A TBM first in Nepal. Tunnelling journal
Popular scientific article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Henriksen, Lisa Henrika. (2022) Mineralogical assessment of rocks of hydropower tunnels subjected to swelling. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Masters thesis
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Tønnesen, Julie. (2022) Utfordringer knyttet til planlegging av underjordiske anlegg. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Masters thesis
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Ghalan, Kamal. (2022) Stability Assessment of the Underground Powerhouse for the Tamakoshi V Hydroelectric Project. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Masters thesis
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Hauge, Dina Elisabeth Moter. (2022) Ingeniørgeologisk evaluering og stabilitetsvurdering av Forbordsfjelltunnelen. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Masters thesis
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Zakariassen, Sander. (2022) Stability assessment of rock slope at Hommelvik along E6. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Masters thesis
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Torgersen, Espen Andreas. (2022) Stability assessment of the Ryfylke subsea tunnel passing through weak rock mass. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Masters thesis
Gurung, Nikita; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Neupane, Nabaraj. (2022) Planning and Construction Aspects of Hemja-Patichaur Road Tunnel, Western Nepal. Proceedings of IOE Graduate Conference
Article in business/trade/industry journal
Deo, Amisha; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Neupane, Nabaraj. (2022) Slope Stability Assessment of Plane Failure along the Road at Sundaridanda, Begnas, Kaski District, Western Nepal. Proceedings of IOE Graduate Conference
Article in business/trade/industry journal

2017

Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2017) Topographic Effect in the Selection of Unlined Pressure Tunnels / Shafts - A Review of a case from Nepal Himalaya.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Rathore, Ajender; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2017) Stability Assessment of the underground powerhouse cavern for the Sach Khas hydroelectric project in Himachal, India .
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Morales, Mario Orlando Cardenas; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Botsialas, Konstantinos. (2017) Development of a rock mass quality model for an open pit mine. The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2017) Review on the prevailing methods for the prediction of potential rock burst / rock spalling in tunnels.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Rathore, Ajender; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2017) Evaluation of Powerhouse Cavern for the SachKhas Hydroelectric Project in Himachal, India. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Morales, Mario Orlando Cardenas; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Botsialas, Konstantinos; Holmøy, Kristin Hilde. (2017) Development of a 3D structural model of a mine by consolidating different data sources. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2017) Design review of the headrace system for the Upper Tamakoshi project, Nepal. International journal on hydropower and dams
Academic article
Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2017) 3D in-Situ Stress Model of Upper Tamakoshi Hydroelectric Project Area. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article

2016

Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2016) Review on the Major Failure Cases of Unlined Pressure Shafts/Tunnels of Norwegian Hydropower Projects. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2016) Turnkey Contract - A Management Challenge under Himalayan Geological Condition. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article

2015

Bergh, Ida Soon Brøther; Rise, Torun; Holmøy, Kristin Hilde; Trinh, Nghia Quoc; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Botsialas, Konstantinos. (2015) State of the art literature review for open pit slope stability. Decisive parameters for Open Pit Slopes - DePOPS. SINTEF Rapport (SBF2014A0235)
Report
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2015) Himalayan rock mass and possibility of limiting concrete lined pressure tunnel length in hydropower projects in the Himalaya. Geosystem Engineering
Academic article
Shrestha, Pawan Kumar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2015) Interpretation of deformation characteristics at Kaligandaki headrace tunnel using tunnel monitoring records. Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Shrestha, Pawan Kumar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2015) Assessment of the effect of stress anisotropy on tunnel deformation in the Kaligandaki project in the Nepal Himalaya. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment
Academic article
Shrestha, Pawan Kumar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2015) Estimating Tunnel Strain in Weak and Schistose Rock Mass under a State of in-situ Stress Anisotropy. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article

2014

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2014) An Approach to Limit Fully ConcreteLined Length of Pressure Tunnel for the Hydropower Projects to be built in the Himalaya.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Shrestha, Pawan Kumar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2014) Groundwater Effect on Faulted Rock Mass: An Evaluation of Modi Khola Pressure Tunnel in the Nepal Himalaya. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2014) Analysis on the Dynamics of Burst Debris Flood at the Inclined Pressure-Shaft of Svandalsflona Hydropower Project, Norway. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2014) Analysis on the pre-injection grout consumption at Strindheim Road Tunnel Project, Trondheim, Norway. CRC Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Shrestha, Pawan Kumar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2014) Effectiveness of applied support in tunnels in plastically deformed rock mass - an analysis based on a tunnelling project from the Nepal Himalaya. CRC Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Skippervik, Catrine Pettersen; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Dahl, Filip Erik Bo. (2014) Study on the swelling potential of some selected rocks.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Trinh, Quoc Nghia; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2014) Evaluation of Seismic Events Occurred after Filling and Drawdown of the Reservoir at Song Tranh 2 HPP in Vietnam. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Shrestha, Pawan Kumar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2014) Analysis of the plastic deformation behavior of schist and schistose mica gneiss at Khimti headrace tunnel, Nepal. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2014) Norwegian Design Principle for High Pressure Tunnels and Shafts: Its Applicability in the Himalaya. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article

2013

Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur; Shrestha, Pawan Kumar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2013) Analysis of Squeezing Phenomenon in the Headrace Tunnel of Chameliya Project, nepal. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2013) Collapse and burst debris flood at Svandalflona pressure shaft. Norwegian Tunnelling Society
Article in business/trade/industry journal
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2013) Predicting Tunnel Squeezing: A Discussion based on Two Tunnel Projects. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2013) Pre-injection versus post-injection grouting – a review of a case from the Himalaya. American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2012

Neupane, Bibek; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2012) Evaluation on the Potential Use of Shotcrete Lined High Pressure Tunnel at Upper Tamakoshi Hydroelectric Project. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Neupane, Bibek; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2012) Assessment on potential Hydraulic Fracturing at Upper Tamakoshi High Pressure Tunnel in Nepal Himalaya.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Yadav, Arun Kumar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2012) Engineering geological planning for hydropower project (HPP) in the Himalayan Region - case review of Nyadi HPP, Nepal.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2012) Evaluation of rock bursting phenomena in a tunnel in the Himalaya. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2012) Probabilistic Approach for Assessing Rock Mass Quality in the Tunnel. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2012) Probabilistic approach in assessing tunnel squeezing - a discussion based on tunnel projects from Nepal Himalaya. American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA) American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA)
Report
Shrestha, Pawan Kumar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2012) Plastic deformation behavior in tunnel in schist and Schistose Mica Gneiss based on a case from Nepal Himalaya. Research Publishing Services
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2011

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2011) Effectiveness of Post-injection Grouting in Controlling Leakage: A Case Study. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2011) Assessment on stress induced instability in a tunnel project of the Himalaya. CRC Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2011) Success of post-grouting in controlling leakage through the headrace tunnel of Khimti I hydropower project in Nepal Himalaya. International Tunnelling Association
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
K.C., Prem Krishna; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2011) Engineering geological design of underground works for Upper Madi Hydroelectric Project. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Shrestha, Pawan Kumar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2011) Support interaction in plastically deformed rock mass - an analysis of share zone at Modi Khola Pressure Tunnel, Nepal.
Other

2010

Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Nilsen, Bjørn. (2010) Uncertainty Analysis for Assessing Leakage Through Water Tunnels: A Case from Nepal Himalaya. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2010) Influence of rock mechanical properties on stress induced tunnel instability : a case from the Himalaya.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Shrestha, Kiran Kumar. (2010) The use of Self Supporting Capacity of Rock Mass for Sustainable Hydropower: An Analysis of the Middle Marsyangdi Headrace Tunnel, Nepal. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article

2009

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2009) Uncertainty analysis for assessing rock mass quality and water inflow in hard rock subsea tunnels.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2009) Appropriateness of open TBM tunnelling in the Himalaya – A case study. CRC Press
Popular scientific chapter/article

2008

Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Nilsen, Bjørn. (2008) Uncertainty and risk assessment of leakage in water tunnels - a case from Nepal Himalaya. Proceedings: World Tunnel Congress 2008 (2008)
Report

2007

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2007) Underground Space for Infrastructure Development and Engineering Geological Challenges in Tunneling in the Himalayas. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Nilsen, Bjørn. (2007) Predicted versus actual rock mass conditions: a review of four tunnel projects in Nepal Himalaya. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Nilsen, Bjørn. (2007) Uncertainty analysis of tunnel squeezing for two tunnel cases from Nepal Himalaya. International Journal of Rock Mechanics And Mining Sciences
Academic article

2006

Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Nilsen, Bjørn. (2006) Numerical analysis of stresses and displacements for the Tafjord slide, Norway. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment
Academic article
Hermanns, R.L.; Blikra, L. H.; Neumann, M; Nilsen, Bjørn; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Stromeyer, D.. (2006) Examples of multiple rock-slope collapses from Ko¨fels (O¨tz valley, Austria) and western Norway. Engineering Geology
Academic article

2005

Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Nilsen, Bjørn. (2005) Significance of grouting for controlling leakage in water tunnels – a case from Nepal. Balkema
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2004

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2004) Tunnelling challenges in Nepal.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2003

Nilsen, Bjørn; Shrestha, Gyanendra Lal; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Holmøy, Kristin H.; Olsen, Vegard. (2003) RMR vs Q vs RMi. Tunnels and Tunnelling
Academic article

1998

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (1998) Direct Link between Hetauda and Kathmandu Evaluation of the Proposed Road Tunnels, Nepal. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Report
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (1998) Direct Link between Hetauda and Kathmandu Evaluation of the Proposed Road Tunnels, Nepal. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Masters thesis

Journal publications

Ghimire, Sanyam; Singh, Umesh; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Bhattarai, Pawan Kumar. (2024) Suspended Sediment Source and Transport Mechanisms in a Himalayan River. Water
Academic article
Katuwal, Tek Bahadur; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2024) Stability Challenges and Remedial Practices in Himalayan Hydropower Tunnels – A Review. Journal of Engineering and Sciences (JES)
Academic article
Katuwal, Tek Bahadur; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2024) Machine Learning Approach for Rock Mass Classification with Imbalanced Database of TBM Tunnelling in Himalayan Geology. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2023) Earthquake impact on the stress magnitude at the area of shear zones. Journal of Nepal Geological Society
Academic article
Piya Shrestha, Bimala; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2023) Stability assessment for proposed Hemja–Patichaur Road Tunnel using Empirical and analytical methods, western Nepal. Journal of Nepal Geological Society
Academic article
Kumar, Bhandari; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2023) Stability assessment of desander cut slope of Seti Khola Hydropower Project. Journal of Nepal Geological Society
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2023) Methods applied for the stability assessment in rock engineering. Journal of Nepal Geological Society
Academic article
Ghimire, Sanyam; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Vereide, Kaspar Vatland. (2023) Hydraulic Transient Impact on Surrounding Rock Mass of Unlined Pressure Tunnels. Water
Academic article
Shrestha, Rukshana; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Shrestha, Ghan Bahadur. (2023) Comparison of Tunnel Construction Cycle with NTNU Model for the Headrace Tunnel of Seti Khola Hydropower Project. Journal of Engineering and Sciences (JES)
Academic article
Pudasaini, Kusum; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Mandal, Abhay Kumar. (2023) Evaluation and stability assessment of road cut slope at Bhalupahad of Syangja District along Siddhartha Highway; Western Nepal. Journal of Engineering and Sciences (JES)
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2022) Capacity Enhancement in Rock and Tunnel Engineering in Nepal. Nepal Journal of Science and Technology (NJST)
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2022) A TBM first in Nepal. Tunnelling journal
Popular scientific article
Gurung, Nikita; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Neupane, Nabaraj. (2022) Planning and Construction Aspects of Hemja-Patichaur Road Tunnel, Western Nepal. Proceedings of IOE Graduate Conference
Article in business/trade/industry journal
Deo, Amisha; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Neupane, Nabaraj. (2022) Slope Stability Assessment of Plane Failure along the Road at Sundaridanda, Begnas, Kaski District, Western Nepal. Proceedings of IOE Graduate Conference
Article in business/trade/industry journal
Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2021) Evaluation of in-situ stress state along the shotcrete lined high-pressure headrace tunnel at a complex Himalayan geological condition. Geosystem Engineering
Academic article
Neupane, Bibek; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2021) Evaluation on the Efect of Pressure Transients on Rock Joints in Unlined Hydropower Tunnels Using Numerical Simulation. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
Academic article
Neupane, Bibek; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Vereide, Kaspar. (2021) Cyclic fatigue in unlined hydro tunnels caused by pressure transients. International journal on hydropower and dams
Academic article
Selen, Lena; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Mørk, Mai Britt Engeness; Sørensen, Bjørn Eske. (2021) Compositional Features and Swelling Potential of Two Weak Rock Types Affecting Their Slake Durability. Geotechnics
Academic article
Selen, Lena; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2021) A review of the testing approaches in swelling rock conditions at three different institutions. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES)
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2021) Assessment on the 2014 Jure Landslide in Nepal – a disaster of extreme tragedy. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES)
Academic article
Neupane, Bibek; Vereide, Kaspar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2021) Operation of Norwegian Hydropower Plants and Its Effect on Block Fall Events in Unlined Pressure Tunnels and Shafts. Water
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2021) Fluid Flow and Leakage Assessment Through an Unlined/Shotcrete Lined Pressure Tunnel: A Case from Nepal Himalaya. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
Academic article
Selen, Lena; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Vergara, Maximiliano R.; Mørk, Mai Britt Engeness. (2021) Investigation on the Effect of Cyclic Moisture Change on Rock Swelling in Hydropower Water Tunnels. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
Academic article
Neupane, Bibek; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Vereide, Kaspar. (2020) Effect of power plant operation on pore pressure in jointed rock mass of an unlined hydropower tunnel: An experimental study. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
Academic article
Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2020) Detailed engineering geological assessment of a shotcrete lined pressure tunnel in the Himalayan rock mass conditions: a case study from Nepal. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment
Academic article
Selen, Lena; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Vistnes, Gunnar. (2020) An analysis on the slaking and disintegration extent of weak rock mass of the water tunnels for hydropower project using modified slake durability test. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Encalada, Jhonny. (2019) Evaluation on the TBM Performance at a Hydropower Project in Ecuador. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Morales, Mario Orlando Cardenas; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Botsialas, Konstantinos. (2019) Slope stability assessment of an open pit mine using three-dimensional rock mass modeling. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment
Academic article
Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2019) Evaluation on the Minimum Principal Stress State and Potential Hydraulic Jacking from the Shotcrete-Lined Pressure Tunnel: A Case from Nepal. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
Academic article
Morales, Mario Orlando Cardenas; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Rostad, Ragnhild; Holmøy, Kristin Hilde; Botsialas, Konstantinos. (2019) Assessment on the hydrogeological condition of an open pit mine based on piezometric measurements. Journal of Mining Engineering & Research
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2019) Evaluation of earthquake impact on magnitude of the minimum principal stress along a shotcrete lined pressure tunnel in Nepal. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2018) Methods Applied in the Prediction of Brittle Failure in Tunnels and Underground Caverns. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2018) Roughness evaluation in shotcrete-lined water tunnels with invert concrete based on cases from Nepal. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2018) A dynamic analysis of in-situ stress state at the Upper Tamakoshi Hydroelectric Project area. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Shrestha, Pawan Kumar. (2018) Estimating Tunnel Strain in the Weak and Schistose Rock Mass Influenced by Stress Anisotropy: An Evaluation Based on Three Tunnel Cases from Nepal. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
Academic article
Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2018) Analysis of unlined pressure shafts and tunnels of selected Norwegian hydropower projects. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
Academic article
Rathore, Ajender; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2017) Evaluation of Powerhouse Cavern for the SachKhas Hydroelectric Project in Himachal, India. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Morales, Mario Orlando Cardenas; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Botsialas, Konstantinos; Holmøy, Kristin Hilde. (2017) Development of a 3D structural model of a mine by consolidating different data sources. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2017) Design review of the headrace system for the Upper Tamakoshi project, Nepal. International journal on hydropower and dams
Academic article
Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2017) 3D in-Situ Stress Model of Upper Tamakoshi Hydroelectric Project Area. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2016) Review on the Major Failure Cases of Unlined Pressure Shafts/Tunnels of Norwegian Hydropower Projects. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2016) Turnkey Contract - A Management Challenge under Himalayan Geological Condition. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2015) Himalayan rock mass and possibility of limiting concrete lined pressure tunnel length in hydropower projects in the Himalaya. Geosystem Engineering
Academic article
Shrestha, Pawan Kumar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2015) Assessment of the effect of stress anisotropy on tunnel deformation in the Kaligandaki project in the Nepal Himalaya. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment
Academic article
Shrestha, Pawan Kumar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2015) Estimating Tunnel Strain in Weak and Schistose Rock Mass under a State of in-situ Stress Anisotropy. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Shrestha, Pawan Kumar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2014) Groundwater Effect on Faulted Rock Mass: An Evaluation of Modi Khola Pressure Tunnel in the Nepal Himalaya. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2014) Analysis on the Dynamics of Burst Debris Flood at the Inclined Pressure-Shaft of Svandalsflona Hydropower Project, Norway. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
Academic article
Trinh, Quoc Nghia; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2014) Evaluation of Seismic Events Occurred after Filling and Drawdown of the Reservoir at Song Tranh 2 HPP in Vietnam. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Shrestha, Pawan Kumar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2014) Analysis of the plastic deformation behavior of schist and schistose mica gneiss at Khimti headrace tunnel, Nepal. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2014) Norwegian Design Principle for High Pressure Tunnels and Shafts: Its Applicability in the Himalaya. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur; Shrestha, Pawan Kumar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2013) Analysis of Squeezing Phenomenon in the Headrace Tunnel of Chameliya Project, nepal. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2013) Collapse and burst debris flood at Svandalflona pressure shaft. Norwegian Tunnelling Society
Article in business/trade/industry journal
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2013) Predicting Tunnel Squeezing: A Discussion based on Two Tunnel Projects. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Neupane, Bibek; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2012) Evaluation on the Potential Use of Shotcrete Lined High Pressure Tunnel at Upper Tamakoshi Hydroelectric Project. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2012) Evaluation of rock bursting phenomena in a tunnel in the Himalaya. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2012) Probabilistic Approach for Assessing Rock Mass Quality in the Tunnel. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2011) Effectiveness of Post-injection Grouting in Controlling Leakage: A Case Study. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
K.C., Prem Krishna; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2011) Engineering geological design of underground works for Upper Madi Hydroelectric Project. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Nilsen, Bjørn. (2010) Uncertainty Analysis for Assessing Leakage Through Water Tunnels: A Case from Nepal Himalaya. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Shrestha, Kiran Kumar. (2010) The use of Self Supporting Capacity of Rock Mass for Sustainable Hydropower: An Analysis of the Middle Marsyangdi Headrace Tunnel, Nepal. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2007) Underground Space for Infrastructure Development and Engineering Geological Challenges in Tunneling in the Himalayas. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Nilsen, Bjørn. (2007) Predicted versus actual rock mass conditions: a review of four tunnel projects in Nepal Himalaya. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Nilsen, Bjørn. (2007) Uncertainty analysis of tunnel squeezing for two tunnel cases from Nepal Himalaya. International Journal of Rock Mechanics And Mining Sciences
Academic article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Nilsen, Bjørn. (2006) Numerical analysis of stresses and displacements for the Tafjord slide, Norway. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment
Academic article
Hermanns, R.L.; Blikra, L. H.; Neumann, M; Nilsen, Bjørn; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Stromeyer, D.. (2006) Examples of multiple rock-slope collapses from Ko¨fels (O¨tz valley, Austria) and western Norway. Engineering Geology
Academic article
Nilsen, Bjørn; Shrestha, Gyanendra Lal; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Holmøy, Kristin H.; Olsen, Vegard. (2003) RMR vs Q vs RMi. Tunnels and Tunnelling
Academic article

Part of book/report

Katuwal, Tek Bahadur; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur; Adhikari, Sailesh. (2024) Leakage prediction and post-grouting assessment in headrace tunnel of a hydropower project. CRC Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Adhikari, Sailesh; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur; Katuwal, Tek Bahadur. (2024) Planning and support estimation of underground powerhouse in the Himalayas. CRC Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Ghimire, Sanyam; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2024) Development of in-situ rock stress map of south-western part of Norway. CRC Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Piya Shrestha, Bimala; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2024) Stability assessment of the planned Hemja-Patichaur road tunnel in Nepal passing through weakness zones. CRC Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2023) Engineering Geology in Hydropower Engineering.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Adhikari, Sailesh; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2023) Stability issues associated with the construction of underground caverns of Super Dordi Hydropower Project, Nepal.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Katuwal, Tek Bahadur; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2023) Challenges associated with the construction of vertical and inclined shafts in the Himalayan Region.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2023) Rock cut slope excavated for Settling basins of Seti Khola Hydropower Project.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Chaudhary, Bikash; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Trinh, Nghia Quoc. (2023) Assessment on the in-situ rock stress condition along an unlined pressure tunnel/shaft of a Norwegian Hydropower Project using numerical modeling.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Broch, Einar. (2022) Underground Hydropower Plants. Elsevier
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Morales, Mario Orlando Cardenas; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Botsialas, Konstantinos. (2020) Flexible assessment of slope stability ratings.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Neupane, Bibek; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2020) Numerical simulation of pore pressure in rock joints during pressure transient in an unlined hydropower tunnel.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Selen, Lena; Vergara, Maximiliano R.; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2020) Cyclic oedometer swelling tests on rocks from North-Central Luzon, Philippines .
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Encalada Guachu, Jhonny Richard. (2019) Assessment on the TBM performance at the Minas-San Francisco Hydropower Project in Ecuador. CRC Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2019) State-of-the-art design guidelines in the use of unlined pressure tunnels / shafts for hydropower scheme.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Selen, Lena; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2019) Influence of slaking and disintegration effect on the stability of water tunnels for hydropower.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Neupane, Bibek; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2019) Effect of pressure fluctuations in long-term stability of unlined pressure shaft at Svandalsflona Hydropower project, Norway.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Neupane, Bibek; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Vereide, Kaspar. (2019) INSTRUMENTATION AND PORE PRESSURE MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR UNLINED TUNNELS OF NORWEGIAN HYDROPOWER PROJECTS – A CASE STUDY.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Selen, Lena; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2019) SLAKING OG DISINTEGRERING AV SVAKE BERGARTER I VANNTUNNELER.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Selen, Lena; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Tunbridge, Lloyd; Schönborn, Thomas. (2019) Field testing of weak rock deformation in water tunnels: A practical review of the flatjack test. CRC Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2019) Leakage potential through a shotcrete lined high-pressure headrace tunnel - An analysis on a case from Nepal. CRC Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Neupane, Bibek; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Vereide, Kaspar. (2019) Method for monitoring of pore pressure in jointed rock mass of an unlined headrace tunnel subjected to varying power plant operation: A case study. CRC Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Feng, Xia-Ting ; Zhao, Zhouneng. (2018) Case Histories of Rockburst at Tunnels. Butterworth-Heinemann
Chapter
Qiu, Shili; Feng, Xia-Ting ; Chen, Dongfang; Lasocki, Stanislaw; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2018) Assessment of Rockburst Risk. Butterworth-Heinemann
Chapter
Selen, Lena; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Vergara, Maximilliano R.. (2018) Swelling pressures of some rocks using different test procedures. CRC Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2018) A dynamic stress state analysis at the pressure tunnel of Upper Tamakoshi HPP, Nepal. CRC Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2018) Rock Bursts in Tunnels in the Himalaya – A Case Review. Butterworth-Heinemann
Chapter
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2018) Rockburst Prediction Methods and Their Applicability. Butterworth-Heinemann
Chapter
Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2017) Topographic Effect in the Selection of Unlined Pressure Tunnels / Shafts - A Review of a case from Nepal Himalaya.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Rathore, Ajender; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2017) Stability Assessment of the underground powerhouse cavern for the Sach Khas hydroelectric project in Himachal, India .
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Morales, Mario Orlando Cardenas; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Botsialas, Konstantinos. (2017) Development of a rock mass quality model for an open pit mine. The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2017) Review on the prevailing methods for the prediction of potential rock burst / rock spalling in tunnels.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Shrestha, Pawan Kumar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2015) Interpretation of deformation characteristics at Kaligandaki headrace tunnel using tunnel monitoring records. Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2014) An Approach to Limit Fully ConcreteLined Length of Pressure Tunnel for the Hydropower Projects to be built in the Himalaya.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2014) Analysis on the pre-injection grout consumption at Strindheim Road Tunnel Project, Trondheim, Norway. CRC Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Shrestha, Pawan Kumar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2014) Effectiveness of applied support in tunnels in plastically deformed rock mass - an analysis based on a tunnelling project from the Nepal Himalaya. CRC Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Skippervik, Catrine Pettersen; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Dahl, Filip Erik Bo. (2014) Study on the swelling potential of some selected rocks.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2013) Pre-injection versus post-injection grouting – a review of a case from the Himalaya. American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Neupane, Bibek; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2012) Assessment on potential Hydraulic Fracturing at Upper Tamakoshi High Pressure Tunnel in Nepal Himalaya.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Yadav, Arun Kumar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2012) Engineering geological planning for hydropower project (HPP) in the Himalayan Region - case review of Nyadi HPP, Nepal.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Shrestha, Pawan Kumar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2012) Plastic deformation behavior in tunnel in schist and Schistose Mica Gneiss based on a case from Nepal Himalaya. Research Publishing Services
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2011) Assessment on stress induced instability in a tunnel project of the Himalaya. CRC Press
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2011) Success of post-grouting in controlling leakage through the headrace tunnel of Khimti I hydropower project in Nepal Himalaya. International Tunnelling Association
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Shrestha, Pawan Kumar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2011) Support interaction in plastically deformed rock mass - an analysis of share zone at Modi Khola Pressure Tunnel, Nepal.
Other
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2010) Influence of rock mechanical properties on stress induced tunnel instability : a case from the Himalaya.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2009) Uncertainty analysis for assessing rock mass quality and water inflow in hard rock subsea tunnels.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2009) Appropriateness of open TBM tunnelling in the Himalaya – A case study. CRC Press
Popular scientific chapter/article
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Nilsen, Bjørn. (2005) Significance of grouting for controlling leakage in water tunnels – a case from Nepal. Balkema
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2004) Tunnelling challenges in Nepal.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

Report

Mathisen, Siri Gulaker; Bjørnås, Kristine Lund; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Aronsen, Tonje; Majaneva, Markus; Tselika, Kyriaki. (2023) Sustainable Flexibility Metrics : Measuring economic flexibility relative to environmental and structural sustainability. Hydrocen rapport (40)
Report
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Birkadze, Vladimer. (2022) Optimization and engineering geological evaluation of headrace tunnel system of Akavreta HPP in Georgia. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Masters thesis
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Henriksen, Lisa Henrika. (2022) Mineralogical assessment of rocks of hydropower tunnels subjected to swelling. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Masters thesis
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Tønnesen, Julie. (2022) Utfordringer knyttet til planlegging av underjordiske anlegg. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Masters thesis
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Ghalan, Kamal. (2022) Stability Assessment of the Underground Powerhouse for the Tamakoshi V Hydroelectric Project. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Masters thesis
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Hauge, Dina Elisabeth Moter. (2022) Ingeniørgeologisk evaluering og stabilitetsvurdering av Forbordsfjelltunnelen. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Masters thesis
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Zakariassen, Sander. (2022) Stability assessment of rock slope at Hommelvik along E6. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Masters thesis
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Torgersen, Espen Andreas. (2022) Stability assessment of the Ryfylke subsea tunnel passing through weak rock mass. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Masters thesis
Kalhagen, Ingrid; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2021) Stabilitetsvurdering av Volleberg- og Bruliheitunnelen med fokus på blokkutfall og stabilitetsproblem som følgje av svelleleire. Institutt for geovitenskap og petroleum
Masters thesis
Shrestha, Abishek; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2021) Evaluation of deformation pressure on shotcrete lining at the headrace tunnels caused by squeezing and swelling of rocks. Institutt for geovitenskap og petroleum
Masters thesis
Neupane, Bibek; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Vereide, Kaspar. (2021) Long-term impact on unlined tunnels of hydropower plants due to frequent start/stop sequences. Doctoral theses at NTNU (Doctoral theses at NTNU, 2021:400)
Doctoral dissertation
Rugtvedt, Lars; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2021) Planning and engineering geological assessments of Prestås and Bjønnås tunnels along E18 between Langangen and Rugtvedt in Porsgrunn. Institutt for geovitenskap og petroleum
Masters thesis
Andreassen, Erlend; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2021) Assessment of minimum principal stress and potential hydraulic jacking at Løkjelsvatn Hydropower Project. Institutt for geovitenskap og petroleum
Masters thesis
Chaudhary, Bikash; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2020) Assessment on Plastic Deformation at the Powerhouse Cavern of Andhikhola Hydroelectric Project. Institutt for geovitenskap og petroleum
Masters thesis
Chauhan, Kundan; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2020) Planning an Rock Engineering Design of the Underground Structures of the Tamakoshi V Hydroelectric Project. Institutt for geovitenskap og petroleum
Masters thesis
Shrestha, Nitesh; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2020) Evaluation on stability condition along the headrace tunnel of Kulekhani-III Hydroelectric Project. Institutt for geovitenskap og petroleum
Masters thesis
Selen, Lena; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2020) Assessment on the swelling and disintegration potential of weak and weathered rocks in water tunnels of hydropower projects - a contribution based on use of laboratory testing methods. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet Doktoravhandlinger ved NTNU (2020:354)
Doctoral dissertation
Haugerud, Haakon Jørlo; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2019) Analysis on the extent of water inflow in the tunnel system of SmiSto Hydropower Project in Nordland. Institutt for geovitenskap og petroleum
Masters thesis
Jermstad, Marte Maria Doeven; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2019) Planlegging og designoptimalisering av vegtunneler basert på data fra Soknedalstunnelen. Institutt for geovitenskap og petroleum
Masters thesis
Døvle, Linn; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2019) Study on the long-term stability issues of the headrace tunnel of Ulset Hydropower Project. Institutt for geovitenskap og petroleum
Masters thesis
Thorbergsen, Aleksander Olvik; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2019) In-depth assessment on the structural geological and engineering geological condition of the weakness zone at Svandalsflona HPP. Institutt for geovitenskap og petroleum
Masters thesis
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2018) GB8310 Stress Induced Instability in Tunnels and Caverns. Department of Geoscience and Petroleum, NTNU
Compendium
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2018) Issues related to the long-term stability of unlined water tunnels in Norwegian hydropower projects – a case review. PennWell Books PennWell Books
Report
Bergh, Ida Soon Brøther; Rise, Torun; Holmøy, Kristin Hilde; Trinh, Nghia Quoc; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Botsialas, Konstantinos. (2015) State of the art literature review for open pit slope stability. Decisive parameters for Open Pit Slopes - DePOPS. SINTEF Rapport (SBF2014A0235)
Report
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2012) Probabilistic approach in assessing tunnel squeezing - a discussion based on tunnel projects from Nepal Himalaya. American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA) American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA)
Report
Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Nilsen, Bjørn. (2008) Uncertainty and risk assessment of leakage in water tunnels - a case from Nepal Himalaya. Proceedings: World Tunnel Congress 2008 (2008)
Report
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (1998) Direct Link between Hetauda and Kathmandu Evaluation of the Proposed Road Tunnels, Nepal. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Report
Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (1998) Direct Link between Hetauda and Kathmandu Evaluation of the Proposed Road Tunnels, Nepal. Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Masters thesis

Teaching

Courses

Knowledge Transfer

2023

Academic lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2023) Key Note Lecture: Engineering Geology in Hydropower Engineering. The Icelandic Geotechnical Society, ISRM National Group ISRM Specialized Conference: The IV Nordic Symposium on Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering , Reykjavik 2023-05-24 - 2023-05-26
Popular scientific lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2023) Norwegian Method of Tunneling (NMT). International Society of Rock Mechanics (ISRM) 4th European Rock Mechanics Debate , Zoom platform 2023-06-19 - 2023-06-19

2022

Lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2022) Rock support principles in underground excavation. Kathmandu University (KU) An International Symposium on Space Utilization and Research in Underground Structures (SURUng-I) , Dhulikhel 2022-05-05 - 2022-05-06
Academic lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2022) Methods applied for the stability assessment in rock engineering. Nepal Geological Society (NGS) in association with NTNU 35th Himalaya Karakorum Tibet (HKT) Conference , Pokhara 2022-11-01 - 2022-11-05

2019

Interview

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2019) Need of road tunnels for improved transport system in Nepal. Interview at the Kantipur Television Main News (20) in Nepal Interview at the Kantipur Television Main News (20) in Nepal [TV] 2019-10-30
Popular scientific lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2019) Capacity Enhancement & Institutional Development in Tunneling in Nepal for Sustainable Development of Hydropower, Road and Railway. Nepal Engineers Association Resilient dams & tunnels for economic development , Kathmandu 2019-12-06 - 2019-12-06
Popular scientific lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2019) Rock Engineering and Tunneling in Nepal - a Key Area for the Development of Energy and Infrastructure. Nepal Academy of Science and Technology International Youth Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation , Kathmandu 2019-10-21 - 2019-10-23
Popular scientific lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2019) Planning and design aspects of underground works. Kathmandu University and Nepal Society for Rock Mechanics Energize Nepal Project on Underground Excavation , Dhulikhel 2019-05-17 - 2019-05-17
Academic lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2019) Introduction to Geology and Rock Engineering Challenges in Nepal. Kathmandu University Guest lecture to the civil engineering students at Kathmandu University , Dhulikhel 2019-12-04 - 2019-12-04
Interview

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2019) It is difficult to develop road tunnels without education, research and capacity building within the country. BBC Nepali Service BBC Nepali Service [Radio] 2019-10-21
Popular scientific lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2019) Rock and Tunnel Engineering Education in Nepal for the Sustainable Development of Energy and Infrastructure. Institute of Engineering of Tribhivan University Workshop on Curriculum Development for Rock and Tunnel Engineering , Pokhara 2019-11-01 - 2019-11-03
Popular scientific lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2019) Contribution by Norwegian Tunneling Association (NFF) in Norway and Nepal Tunneling Association’s Role in Nepal. Nepal Tunneling Association NTA General Assembly 2019 , Kathmandu 2019-11-08 - 2019-11-08

2018

Popular scientific lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2018) Plastic Deformation in Tunnels. TEKNA Anvendt bergmekanikk 9.-10. januar 2018, Trondheim 2018-01-09 - 2018-01-10
Academic lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2018) Issues related to the long-term stability of unlined water tunnels in Norwegian hydropower projects – a case review. PennWell Corporation HydroVision International 2018 , Charlotte 2018-06-26 - 2018-06-28
Academic lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2018) A dynamic stress state analysis at the pressure tunnel of Upper Tamakoshi HPP, Nepal. NTNU Rock Dynamics - Experiments, Theories and Applications , Trondheim 2018-06-25 - 2018-06-29
Academic lecture

Selen, Lena; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2018) Influence of slaking and disintegration effect on the stability of water tunnels for hydropower. ISRM ARMS10: 10th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium, The ISRM International Symposium for 2018 , Singapore 2018-10-29 - 2018-11-03
Academic lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur. (2018) State-of-the-art design guidelines in the use of unlined pressure tunnels / shafts for hydropower scheme. ISRM ARMS10: 10th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium, The ISRM International Symposium for 2018 , Singapore 2018-10-29 - 2018-11-03
Academic lecture

Neupane, Bibek; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2018) Effect of pressure fluctuations in long-term stability of unlined pressure shaft at Svandalsflona Hydropower project, Norway. ISRM ARMS10 10th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium, The ISRM International Symposium for 2018 , Singapore 2018-10-29 - 2018-11-03

2017

Academic lecture

Morales, Mario Orlando Cardenas; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Botsialas, Konstantinos. (2017) Development of a rock mass quality model for an open pit mine. ISRM, SAIMM and SANIRE AfriRock 2017 - ISRM International Symposium - Rock Mechanics for Africa , Johannesburg 2017-10-03 - 2017-10-05
Poster

Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2017) Topographic Effect in the Selection of Unlined Pressure Tunnels / Shafts - A Review of a case from Nepal Himalaya. Norwegian Tunneling Society in cooperation with Internationa World Tunnel Congress 2017 , Bergen 2017-06-09 - 2017-06-15
Academic lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2017) Review on the prevailing methods for the prediction of potential rock burst / rock spalling in Tunnels. NFF, NGB og NGF Bergmeaknikkdagen , Oslo 2017-11-23 - 2017-11-24

2016

Academic lecture

Morales, Mario Orlando Cardenas; Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Botsialas, Konstantinos; Holmøy, Kristin Hilde. (2016) Building a structural model for assessing potential pit slope failure – a case of a Norwegian mine. Luleå University of Technology (LTU) Ground Support , Luleå 2016-09-12 - 2016-09-14
Academic lecture

Basnet, Chhatra Bahadur; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2016) Unlined/Shotcrete Lined Pressure Tunnel Passing Through Himalayan Rock Mass – Design Review of Upper Tamakoshi Headrace Tunnel, Nepal. International Society for Rock Mechanics (ISRM) 9th ASIAN ROCK MECHANICS SYMPOSIUM (ARMS9) , Bali 2016-10-18 - 2016-10-20
Lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2016) Himalayan geology and mineralogical aspects in turbine wear. Katnmandu University Current Research in Hydraulic Turbines - CRGT VI , Dhulikhel 2016-03-14 - 2016-03-14
Lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2016) Geological risk in managing turnkey contract for hydropower project - A case study . The International Journal on Hydropower & Dams Sixth International Conference on Water Resources & Hydropower Development in Asia , Vientiane 2016-03-01 - 2016-03-03

2015

Lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Shrestha, Pawan Kumar. (2015) Interpretation of deformation characteristices at Kaligandaki headrace tunnel using tunnel monitoring records. International Society for Rock Mechanics ISRM Congress 2015 , MONTRÉAL 2015-05-10 - 2015-05-13
Academic lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2015) Predicting stress induced brittle failure in tunnels. Nepal Society for Rock Mechanics (NSRM) 1st NSRM Con. on Rock Engineering Practice in Infrastructure Development in Nepal , Kathmandu 2015-03-22 - 2015-03-22

2014

Academic lecture

Lunde, Marie; Halvorsen, Asbjørn; Strokkenes, Stig Arne; Lia, Leif; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2014) Strengthening of the Right Abutment at a Norwegian Arch Dam. Symposium for ICOLD Annual Meeting 2014 2014-06-01 - 2014-06-06
Lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2014) An Approach to Limit Fully ConcreteLined Length of Pressure Tunnel for the Hydropower Projects to be built in the Himalaya. Japanese Society for Rock Mechanics / ISRM 2014 ISRM International Symposium - 8th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium , Sapporo 2014-10-14 - 2014-10-16
Popular scientific lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2014) Applicability of unlined/shotcrete lined high pressure tunnels for hydropower development in Nepal. Nepal Tunnelling Association (NTA) Nepal tunneling conference 2014 , Kathmandu 2014-12-19 - 2014-12-19
Popular scientific lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2014) Hydro potential in Nepal and Foreign Investment Opportunities. European Institute for Asia Study (EIAS) and Nepal Embassy EIAS Briefing Seminar on Prospects for Renewable and Alternative Energies in Nepal , Brussels 2014-06-17 - 2014-06-17
Popular scientific lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2014) Påvirker variabel regulering langsiktig stabilitet av vannveier i kraftverket?. Energi Norge Produksjonsteknisk konferanse 2014 , Oslo 2014-03-04 - 2014-03-05
Lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2014) Analysis on the pre-injection grout consumption at Strindheim Road Tunnel Project, Trondheim, Norway. Eurock 2014 2014-05-26 - 2014-05-28
Lecture

Shrestha, Pawan Kumar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2014) Effectiveness of applied support in tunnels in plastically deformed rock mass - an analysis based on a tunnelling project from the Nepal Himalaya. Eurock 2014 2014-05-26 - 2015-05-28

2013

Lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2013) Pre-injection versus post-injection grouting – a review of a case from the Himalaya. American Rock Mechanics Association 47th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium , San Francisco 2013-06-23 - 2013-06-26
Programme participation

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2013) Forener Kreftene. Energiteknikk 7, Norway Energiteknikk 7, Norway [Business/trade/industry journal] 2013-10-21

2012

Academic lecture

Neupane, Bibek; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2012) Assessment on potential hydraulic fracturing at Upper Tamakoshi High Pressure Tunnel in Nepal Himalaya. Thailand Underground and Tunnelling Group (TUTG), EIT & ITA World Tunnel Congress 2012 , Bankgok 2012-05-21 - 2012-05-23
Academic lecture

Shrestha, Pawan Kumar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2012) Plastic deformation behavior in tunnel in schist and schistose mica gneiss based on a case from Nepal Himalaya. ACUUS and SRMEG Advance in Underground Space Development , Singapore 2012-11-07 - 2012-11-09
Academic lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2012) Geologiske undersøkelser. NTNU Videre Damsikkerhet II , Trondheim 2012-11-05 - 2012-11-09
Popular scientific lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2012) Need of Geolab in tackling engineering geological challenges in the Himalaya and possible collaboration with NTNU. People, Energy & Environment Development Association (PEEDA) FEASIBILITY OF GEOTECHNICAL RESEARCH LABORATORY IN NEPAL , Kathmandu 2012-08-24 - 2012-08-24
Academic lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2012) Probabilistic approach in assessing tunnel squeezing - a discussion based on tunnel projects from Nepal Himalaya. American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA) 46th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium , Chicago 2012-06-24 - 2012-06-28

2011

Academic lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2011) Uncertainty Analysis for Assessing Leakage Through Water Tunnels: A Case from Nepal Himalaya. Department of Geology and Mineral Resources Engineering NTNU WATER ISSUES IN UNDERGROUND EXCAVATION , Trondheim 2011-02-08 - 2011-02-08
Popular scientific lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2011) Geological uncertainties (Risks) in TBM tunnelling in the Himalaya and the need for Geolab in Nepal. Independent Power Producer Association and Golder Associates WORKSHOP: TBM TUNNELLING IN THE HIMALAYAN REGION , Kathmandu 2011-01-27 - 2011-01-27
Popular scientific lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2011) Success of post-grouting in controlling leakage through headrace tunnel of Khimti I hydropower Project in Nepal Himalaya. ITA - FTA - MTR ITA – AITES World Tunnel Congress 2011, Helsinki , Helsinki 2011-05-22 - 2011-05-26
Academic lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2011) Sprayed Concrete applied to difficult geological conditions (Himalayan Geology). ITACET Foundation and Nepal Tunnelling Association Two days training on Spreyed concrete in tunnelling under Himalayan conditions , Kathmandu 2011-12-09 - 2011-12-10
Academic lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2011) Assessment on stress induced instability in a tunnel project of the Himalaya. 12th ISRM International Congress on Rock Mechanics , Beijing 2011-10-17 - 2011-10-21
Academic lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2011) Hard rock tunneling in the Himalaya – the main challenges. International Society for Rock Mechanics (ISRM) Meeting of pre-commission on hard rock tunnelling , Beijing 2011-10-17 - 2011-10-17
Academic lecture

Shrestha, Pawan Kumar; Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2011) Support interaction in plastically deformed rock mass - an analysis of share zone at Modi Khola Pressure Tunnel, Nepal. NFF, NGB, Norsk Betongforening, Tekna and ITA-AITES Sixth International Symposium on Sprayed Concrete , Tromsø 2011-10-12 - 2011-10-15

2010

Academic lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2010) Influence of rock mechanical properties on stress induced tunnel instability – a case from the Himalaya. Norsk Bergmekanikkgruppe og Tekna Lecture , Konsberg 2010-06-09 - 2010-06-12
Popular scientific lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2010) Contribution by NTNU to Nepalese national capacity building in hydropower sector. Department of Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering, NTNU Visit of young political leadres from Nepal to NTNU , Trondheim 2010-06-18 - 2010-06-18

2009

Academic lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2009) Uncertainty analysis for assessing rock mass quality and water inflow in hard rock subsea tunnels. NTNU and SINTEF Strait Crossings 2009 , Trondheim 2009-06-21 - 2009-06-24
Academic lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2009) Dagfinn K. Lysne’s contribution to Nepalese national capacity building inhydropower sector. NNCOLD Fagseminar 2009 , Oslo 2009-10-21 - 2009-10-21
Academic lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2009) Appropriateness of open TBM tunnelling in the Himalaya – A case study. ISRM EUROCK 2009 , Dubrovnik 2009-10-29 - 2009-10-31

2008

Academic lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2008) An Approach of Uncertainty Analysis in Assessing Rock Mass Quality. Norsk Jord og Fjellteknisk Forbund FJELLSPRENGNINGSDAGEN , Oslo 2008-11-20 - 2008-11-21
Academic lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Nilsen, Bjørn. (2008) Uncertainty and Risk assessment of leakage in water tunnel - a case from Nepal Himalaya. World Tunnel Congress 2008-09-22 - 2008-09-24

2005

Academic lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta; Nilsen, Bjørn. (2005) Significance of grouting for controlling leakage in water tunnels - a case from Nepal. World Tunnel Congress 2005-05-07 - 2005-05-12

2004

Academic lecture

Panthi, Krishna Kanta. (2004) Tunnelling challanges in Nepal. Norsk Jord og Fjellteknisk Forbund Fjellsprengningsdagen , Oslo 2004-11-25 - 2004-11-26

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