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Complex Rock Mechanics Problems and Solutions
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Dear Colleagues,
The purpose behind the birth of rock mechanics was to solve rock engineering stability problems and study rock crushing conditions. The research medium is very complex, and there are many unstable or uncertain factors associated with mechanical properties, which make it difficult to establish an independent, complete and systematic theoretical basis for this discipline. The development of rock mechanics has always used the basic theories and research results of solid mechanics, soil mechanics, engineering geology and other disciplines to solve the problems of geotechnical engineering. Therefore, rock mechanics that emphasize different industries often have different definitions. Due to the extensiveness of the service objects of rock mechanics and the complexity of the research objects, it has been concluded that the research content of rock mechanics must also be extensive and complex. We, therefore, invite papers on innovative technical developments, in addition to reviews, case studies and analytical and assessment papers from different disciplines that are relevant to the topic of rock mechanics. The main topics of the section include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Simulation, mechanical expression and mechanical mechanism of rock mass structure and structural plane;
- The strength, failure mechanism and failure criterion of fractured rock mass;
- Interaction and stability evaluation of rock mass and engineering structure;
- Mechanical properties of soft rock and its rock mass mechanics;
- Water-rock-stress coupling effect and rock mass engineering stability;
- High in-situ stress rock mass mechanics;
- The overall comprehensive simulation feedback system and optimization technology of rock mass structure;
- Rock mass dynamics, thermodynamics and hydraulic problems;
- Rock mass rheology and long-term strength;
- Computer-aided design of rock mass engineering and automatic image generation processing.
Prof. Dr. Chun Zhu
Prof. Yujun Zuo
Prof. Dr. Shibin Tang
Dr. Qian Yin
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Keywords
- rock mechanics
- mining engineering
- computer-aided design
- slope stability
- underground excavation
- numerical modelling
Participating Journals
Journal Name | Impact Factor | CiteScore | Launched Year | First Decision (median) | APC |
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Applied Sciences
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2.5 | 5.3 | 2011 | 18.4 Days | CHF 2400 |
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Energies
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3.0 | 6.2 | 2008 | 16.8 Days | CHF 2600 |
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Geosciences
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2.4 | 5.3 | 2011 | 23.5 Days | CHF 1800 |
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Minerals
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2.2 | 4.1 | 2011 | 18 Days | CHF 2400 |
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Remote Sensing
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4.2 | 8.3 | 2009 | 23.9 Days | CHF 2700 |
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