Rock Fracture Mechanics: From Theories to Practices
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Earth Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 July 2025) | Viewed by 430
Special Issue Editors
Interests: rock mechanics; fracture mechanism of rock mass; disaster prevention and control methods for tunnel and underground engineering
Interests: hydraulic fracturing behavior in complex reservoirs; crack propagation under hydro-mechanical coupling; disaster prevention and control methods for tunnel and underground engineering
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The study of rock fracture mechanics is the cornerstone of geotechnical and geological engineering, aiming to reveal the mechanical behavior of rocks under complex stress conditions, with a focus on elucidating the mechanisms of crack initiation, propagation, and coalescence. This research field is crucial for supporting various industrial and engineering applications, such as tunnel engineering, mining engineering, reservoir development engineering, etc. The progress in this field has a significant impact on practical methods for evaluating rock stability, designing underground engineering, and mitigating geological hazard risks.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue on “Rock Fracture Mechanics: From Theories to Practices”. This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest advancements in theoretical frameworks, experimental methodologies, numerical simulations, and practical applications of rock fracture mechanics, fostering a holistic understanding of rock fracture phenomena. By gathering the latest research findings and reviews, we endeavor to increase the knowledge in this multifaceted field.
Suggested themes and article types for submissions:
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome.
Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Experimental investigations on rock fracture mechanics, including advanced testing techniques and the fracture behavior of novel materials;
- Theoretical and numerical modeling approaches to predict crack initiation and propagation in complex geological settings;
- Case studies demonstrating the application of rock fracture mechanics principles in engineering projects;
- Interdisciplinary research exploring the intersection of rock fracture mechanics with other fields, such as materials science, rock mechanics, and geophysics.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Lei Yang
Dr. Xiangchao Sheng
Dr. Mengtian Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- rock fracture mechanics
- crack propagation
- hydro-mechanical coupling
- mechanical behavior of fractured rock mass
- fracture criterion
- theoretical and numerical modeling
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