Volume 16 (2025)
Volume 15 (2024)
Volume 14 (2023)
Volume 13 (2022)
Volume 12 (2021)
Volume 11 (2020)
Volume 10 (2019)
Volume 9 (2018)
Volume 8 (2017)
Volume 7 (2016)
Volume 6 (2015)
Volume 5 (2014)
Volume 4 (2013)
Volume 3 (2012)
Volume 2 (2011)
Volume 1 (2010)
Rock Mechanics
Development of an Adaptive Algorithm for PDC Bit Wear Rate Prediction in Oil and Gas Wells Drilling Considering the Formation’s Geomechanical Characteristics

Mahdi Bajolvand; Ahmad Ramezanzadeh; Amin Hekmatnejad; Mohammad Mehrad; Shadfar Davoodi; Mohammad Teimuri; Mohammad Reza Hajsaeedi; Mahya Safari

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 March 2025

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2025.15545.2980

Abstract
  Bit wear is one of the fundamental challenges affecting the performance and cost of drilling operations in oil, gas, and geothermal wells. Since identifying the factors influencing bit wear rate (BWR) is essential, and the ability to predict its variations during drilling operations is influenced by ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
A Comparative Investigation on the Brazilian Tensile Strength (BTS) of the Various Rocks and Development a BTS-Based Rock Classification

Amin Jamshidi; Deniz Akbay

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 10 April 2025

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2025.15591.2989

Abstract
  Brazilian tensile strength (BTS) is an important parameter in mining activities, particularly in conditions that rocks are under tensile stresses. This test measures the indirect tensile strength of rocks, which is crucial for understanding the mechanical behavior and quality of rocks in the mining context, ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Numerical Modeling of Discontinuities to Determine the Optimal Direction of Dimension Stone Extraction (Case Study: Melika Kerman Marble Quarry, Central Iran)

Sina Alizadeh; Mohammad Reza Ghassemi; Mehran Arian; Ali Solgi; Zahra Maleki; Reza Mikaeil

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 06 March 2025

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2025.14954.2850

Abstract
  One of the most significant risks for investors in the dimension stone industry is the presence of natural discontinuities in the rock mass, which affect the quality of the extracted stone blocks. These discontinuities not only reduce extraction efficiency but also hinder the optimal utilization of the ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
An approach for estimation of Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) and internal Friction Angle (FR) using well log data and deep learning algorithms

Farhad Mollaei; Ali Moradzadeh; Reza Mohebian

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 09 December 2024

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.15006.2859

Abstract
  The important aspects of this study are to estimate the mechanical parameters of reservoir rock including Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) and friction (FR) angle using well log data. The aim of this research is to estimate the UCS and FR angle (φ) using new deep learning (DL) methods including ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Investigation of the Feasibility of Using Recycled Fibers to Improve the Mechanical Properties of Shotcrete

Shahla Miri Darmarani; Erfan Khoshzaher; Hamid Chakeri

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 March 2025

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2025.15025.2867

Abstract
  Shotcrete is used as a component of the support system in tunnels, and one of the methods to enhance its mechanical properties is by incorporating fibers. Fibers can significantly improve the mechanical properties of shotcrete, including compressive and tensile strength. This leads to savings in time, ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Experimental study of the effects of mechanical properties of rocks on wear of cutting tools using a new small-scale linear cutting machine (LCM)

Amin Maleki; Hamid Chakeri; Hadi Shakeri; Erfan Khoshzaher; Mohammad Darbor

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 10 April 2025

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2025.15033.2868

Abstract
  Today, due to technological advancements and increasing demand, various types of Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) are extensively used for tunneling in both soil and rock. The mechanical excavation method has become attractive in tunnel excavation and underground spaces due to its high safety, rapid progress ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
The effects of mineral size, texture coefficient (TC), ductility-brittleness on creating hole in granitic rock specimens

Aram Ardalanzdeh; Seyed Davoud Mohammadi; Vahab Sarfarazi; Hossein Shahbazi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 December 2024

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.15230.2913

Abstract
  Creating holes in rocks using different methods presents various challenges. In this research, an attempt was made to investigate these characteristics and the existing problems in creating holes based on the texture and brittleness of the rock. For this purpose, several core specimens were taken from ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Assessment of discontinuities induced overbreak by tunnel advancement using discrete fracture network (Case study: Alborz Tunnel, Iran)

Mohammad Amin HajiMohammadi; Mojtaba Bahaaddini; Mohammad Hossein Khosravi; Hassan Vandyoosefi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 10 April 2025

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2025.15465.2966

Abstract
  Discontinuities are known as a primary factor in instability of tunnels and underground excavations. To prevent potential damage and overbreak by underground advancement, it is essential to provide a model, which considers both the geometrical and mechanical characteristics of discontinuities. Discrete ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Numerical Modeling of Hydraulic Fracturing for Crack Growth Mechanism in Rocks Using XFEM with A BEM-Based Verification

Mohammad Reza Zeerak; Mohammad Fatehi Marji; Manouchehr Sanei; Mehdi Najafi; Abolfazl Abdollahipour

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 20 April 2025

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2025.15836.3047

Abstract
  The Extended Finite Element Method (XFEM) is a leading computational approach for studying crack growth in rocks, as it can effectively model complex crack paths and discontinuities without the need for re-meshing. In this context, XFEM is particularly well-suited for simulating the development of hydraulic ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Experimental Investigation on the Self-closure Mechanism of Mudstone Fractures and Permeability Variation of the Mining Overburden

Weiqun Liu; Tian Fang; Sheng Sang

Volume 16, Issue 3 , May and June 2025, , Pages 877-887

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2025.15302.2935

Abstract
  Mudstone is a common rock in underground engineering, and mudstone with fractures, have the certain self-closing capability. In this paper, we employed experiments and numerical analyses to investigate the mechanism of such a characteristic, and also examined the permeability pattern of mudstone overburdens. ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Investigating the Applicability of Stacked Generalization Technique for the Prediction of Hard Rock Pillar Stability Status

Festus Kunkyin-Saadaari; Jude Baah Offei; Sadique Ibn Sadique; Victor Kwaku Agadzie; Ishamel Abeiku Forson

Volume 16, Issue 3 , May and June 2025, , Pages 907-923

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2025.15335.2940

Abstract
   The underground mining operations at the Obuasi Gold Mine rely heavily on the stability of hard rock pillars for safety and productivity. The traditional empirical and numerical methods for predicting pillar stability have limitations, prompting the exploration of advanced machine learning techniques. ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Improving the P-wave Velocity Determination by Considering the Effects of Joint Properties in Artificial Rock Samples

Mohammad Rezaei; Seyed Pourya Hosseini; Danial Jahed Armaghani; Manoj Khandelwal

Volume 16, Issue 3 , May and June 2025, , Pages 1009-1025

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.15261.2924

Abstract
  This paper presents an experimental-statistical study investigating the influence of five joint properties: density, filling type, angle, aperture, and roughness on the longitudinal wave velocity (LWV) of concrete samples. To achieve this, each of the five properties is categorized into distinct groups ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
The Influence of Pipe Jacking on Earth Deformation

Ehsan Taheri; Reza Mohammadpour; Mohammad Hossein Mokhtarzadeh

Volume 16, Issue 3 , May and June 2025, , Pages 1027-1041

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.14508.2727

Abstract
  In recent years, the demand for new trenchless methods has dramatically risen. Pipe jacking is a trenchless method widely used in recent years. Ground deformation is one of the significant parameters that may lead to unrepairable harm to facilities and even people. So, ground deformation analysis is ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Investigation of the Effect of Discontinuities on Blast Damage Factor in the Hoek-Brown Failure Criterion for Rock Slope using 3D Discrete Element Modeling

Dariush Kaveh Ahangaran; Kaveh Ahangari; Mosleh Eftekhari

Volume 16, Issue 3 , May and June 2025, , Pages 1043-1061

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.14532.2735

Abstract
  Blast damage on the stability of the slopes plays an important role in the profitability and safety of mines. Determination of this damage is also revealed in the widely used Hoek-Brown failure criterion. Of course, this damage is used as a moderating factor in this failure criterion, and its accurate ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Investigating the Influence of Sample Geometric Variations on Mechanical Characterization in Rock and Concrete

Amirhossein Naseri; Behnam Maleki; Tohid Asheghi Mehmandari; Amin Tohidi; Ahmad Fahimifar

Volume 16, Issue 3 , May and June 2025, , Pages 1089-1107

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.14631.2759

Abstract
  The present study delves into investigating the impact of sample size and geometry on the mechanical behavior of rock and concrete. More specifically, it examines factors including Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS), Elastic Modulus (E), and Pressure Wave Velocity (Vp). Results indicated a notable correlation ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
The Effect of Non-persistent and Persistent Joint Angles on the Representative Elementary Volume Rock Mass Based on Strength

Aref Jaberi; Shokroallah Zare

Volume 16, Issue 3 , May and June 2025, , Pages 1141-1151

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.14677.2774

Abstract
  Unlike the mechanical properties of intact rock, which can be obtained on a laboratory scale, estimating the mechanical properties of the jointed rock mass is very difficult due to the presence of different joints and the complexity of the joints. Therefore, to calculate the mechanical parameters of ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Multiple Regression Models for Predicting Stability of Reinforced Soil Slope

RADHA TOMAR; SMITA TUNG

Volume 16, Issue 2 , March 2025, , Pages 569-582

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.15233.2915

Abstract
  Slope failures are prevalent issue in the construction sector. Thus the engineers must use appropriate slope stabilization techniques to reduce the risk of human life and property. This work investigates the efficacy of multiple regression analysis in predicting slope stability, specifically focusing ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
The Applicability of Rock Bolt Supporting Factor based on Rock Mass Behavior: A Case Study of Alborz Tunnel

Hamed Farajollahi; Mohammad Mohammadi; Mohammad Hossein Khosravi

Volume 16, Issue 2 , March 2025, , Pages 599-611

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.14405.2697

Abstract
  A better understanding of rock mass behavior is an essential part of the design and construction of underground structures. Any improvement in the understanding of the behavior of rock mass will facilitate the improvement of the design in terms of the safety of the working environment, long-term safety ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Combination of Monte Carlo Simulation and Bishop Technique for the Slope Stability Analysis of the Gol-E-Gohar Iron Open Pit Mine

Mohammad Rezaei; Seyed Zanyar Seyed Mousavi; Kamran Esmaeili

Volume 16, Issue 2 , March 2025, , Pages 613-632

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.14470.2718

Abstract
  This study introduces a novel approach, known as Hybrid Probabilistic Slope Stability Analysis (HPSSA), tailored for Mine 4 of the Gol-E-Gohar iron complex in Iran. The mine walls are first divided into 8 separate structural zones, including A-A' to H-H' sections for slope stability analysis. Then, sufficient ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Feasibility of Marble Processing Waste as Non-conventional Fill in Geotechnical Applications

Jagdish Lohar; Neha Shrivastava

Volume 16, Issue 1 , January 2025, , Pages 15-38

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.14410.2710

Abstract
  India is a leading producer and exporter of dimensional marble. The processing of marble into dimensional and finished forms involves sawing, grinding, and polishing, generating significant quantities of Marble Processing Waste (MPW). Efforts for bulk recycling of MPW from the rapidly expanding marble ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Slope Stability Assessment in Highway Embankments: A Comprehensive Study on Incorporating C&D Waste as Fill Material

Ajay Sharma; Neha Shrivastava

Volume 16, Issue 1 , January 2025, , Pages 57-73

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.14510.2728

Abstract
  The present study aims to assess the utility of construction and demolition (C&D) waste, specifically recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) and recycled brick aggregates (RBA), as fill materials in highway embankments. The assessment of slope stability is crucial in determining the suitability of any ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Non-Structural Slope Stabilization Using Biopolymers

Manendra Singh; Moqin Mushtaq Zargar; Vivek Kumar Sharma; Ritu Raj Nath

Volume 16, Issue 1 , January 2025, , Pages 111-116

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.14596.2752

Abstract
  Non-structural slope stabilization techniques are gaining popularity for cost-affordability and environmental sustainability and are intended primarily to enhance the soil shear strength parameters. The present study evaluates the performance of three biopolymers: Guar Gum, Gellan Gum, and Xanthan Gum ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Artificial Intelligence Tool for Prediction of Mine Tailings Dam Slope Stability

Kapoor Chand; Ved Kumar; Priyanshu Raj; Nikita Sharma; Amit Kumar Mankar; Radhakanta Koner

Volume 16, Issue 1 , January 2025, , Pages 127-142

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.14602.2754

Abstract
  Failure of tailings dams is a major issue in the mining industry as it critically impacts the environment and life. A major cause of the failure of tailings dams is the unplanned depositing of tailings and the increase in saturation due to rainfall events. This study using numerical modelling and artificial ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Failure Mechanisms of Concrete-Bolt Attachment Surface: Impact of Cable Bolt Indent Number and Shape

Vahab Sarfarazi; Lei Zhou; Hadi Haeri; Parastou Salehipour; Ali Elahi; Ali Moayer; Mohammad Fatehi Marji

Volume 16, Issue 1 , January 2025, , Pages 223-239

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.14440.2707

Abstract
  The mechanical behavior of rock-rock bolt interface considering the effects of indents’ shape and their number was numerically simulated based on discrete element method using the two-dimensional particle flow code. The conventional and standard uniaxial compressive and Brazilian tensile strengths ...  Read More

Rock Mechanics
Simulating the Hydraulic Fracturing Mechanism Around the Hydrocarbon Wellbores with Emphasizing its Effects on the Sand Production

Masoud Yazdani; Mohammad Fatehi Marji; Mehdi Najafi; Manouchehr Sanei

Volume 16, Issue 1 , January 2025, , Pages 241-258

https://doi.org/10.22044/jme.2024.14049.2619

Abstract
  Around 70% of the world's hydrocarbon fields are situated in reservoirs containing low-strength rocks, such as sandstone. During the production of hydrocarbons from sandstone reservoirs, sand-sized particles may become dislodged from the formation and enter the hydrocarbon fluid flow. Sand production ...  Read More