Rock Mechanics in Mining and Tunnelling Engineering: Contributions and Challenges
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2025 | Viewed by 696
Special Issue Editors
Interests: rock mechanics; mining engineering; TBM; discrete element method; fracturing mechanism; rockbursts
Interests: tunnel engineering; underground space; geotechnical engineering; shield TBM
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores the pivotal role of rock mechanics in advancing mining and tunnelling engineering. It emphasises the integration of innovative analysis methods, state-of-the-art technologies, and multidisciplinary approaches to address challenges in design, stability, and efficiency. Contributions include theoretical advancements, experimental studies, and case applications that enhance understanding of rock behaviour under complex geological and operational conditions. Key topics include rock failure mechanisms, numerical and analytical modelling, ground support systems, and the use of AI and machine learning for predictive analysis. The challenges section will address the ongoing issues and difficulties faced by researchers and practitioners in the field. These challenges may include the complexity of rock mass behaviour, the unpredictability of geological conditions, the limitations of current technologies and methods, and the need for more sustainable and environmentally friendly mining and tunnelling practices.
Dr. Qi Zhang
Dr. Shaohui Tang
Dr. Weiqiang Xie
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- rock mechanics
- mining engineering
- tunnelling
- numerical modelling
- experimental techniques
- case studies
- artificial intelligence
- environmentally friendly methods
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