Multiscale Modeling, Dynamic Fracture, and Intelligent Design in Rock Mechanics and Engineering Structures

Topic Information

Dear Colleagues,

The mechanical behavior and failure mechanisms of rock and rock-like materials under complex loading conditions are fundamental issues in geotechnical engineering, mining science, and underground construction. In recent years, the interplay of high strain-rate dynamics, thermally induced damage, and multiscale heterogeneity has posed new challenges to the theoretical modeling, numerical simulation, and intelligent control of rock engineering systems.

This Topic aims to provide a multidisciplinary platform for cutting-edge research on multiscale modeling, dynamic fracture mechanics, and intelligent system design within the context of rock mechanics and engineering structures. Special emphasis is placed on bridging microscopic physical processes and macroscopic engineering responses through advanced modeling techniques and data-driven approaches.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Constitutive modeling of rock materials incorporating rate dependency, damage evolution, and thermal effects;
• High-fidelity simulation of rock fracture and fragmentation under dynamic loading using FEM, DEM, XFEM, and hybrid methods;
• Fractal and fractional calculus-based descriptions of nonlinear deformation, creep, and discontinuity propagation in rock masses;
• Multiphysics coupling mechanisms (thermal–hydraulic–mechanical–chemical) and their influence on failure localization and structural stability;
• Intelligent excavation and support system design based on real-time monitoring, AI algorithms, and digital twin technologies;
• Design optimization of underground structures in deep mining and high-stress environments;
• Deep-learning-based cross-scale prediction of dynamic rock damage;
• Multi-physics field coupling mechanisms of microwave-assisted rock breaking;
• Multiscale studies on dynamic strength size effects in rocks;
• Acoustic emission spatio-temporal clustering-based diagnosis of (rock-like) rock damage precursors;
• Multi-scale investigations of the solidification process of fillers.

The Topic welcomes contributions that combine theoretical analysis, experimental investigation, and computational modeling with potential applications in non-explosive rock breakage, deep mine excavation, slope stability, and disaster mitigation. Interdisciplinary works linking mathematics, mechanical engineering, material science, and intelligent systems are especially welcome.

Prof. Dr. Shaofeng Wang
Dr. Ming Li
Topic Editors

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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Applied Sciences applsci	2.5	5.5	2011	19.8 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Fractal and Fractional fractalfract	3.3	6.0	2017	19.9 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Geosciences geosciences	2.1	5.1	2011	23.4 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
Mathematics mathematics	2.2	4.6	2013	18.4 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Mining mining	-	4.0	2021	19.3 Days	CHF 1200	Submit

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