Special issue on complex behaviours of fractured rock masses – China Rock 2022

Introduction:

The mechanical and transport behaviours of fractured rock masses have close relevance to nearly all deep earth engineering activities. These activities include enhanced geothermal systems, the geological disposal of radioactive waste, sequestration of CO₂, long-term disposal of waste waters, recovery of hydrocarbons from unconventional reservoirs, and the construction of deeply buried infrastructures. Nevertheless, comprehensive understanding of the complicated behaviours of fractured rock masses remains a great challenge. This special issue provides a platform for the exchange of frontier scientific research on the topic. We welcome all contributions that advance understanding of the complex behaviours of fractured rock masses.

Topics covered:

• Coupled processes
• Dynamic fracture mechanics
• Faulting mechanics
• Fluid flow
• Fracture characterisation
• Fracture mechanics
• Geologic structures
• Hydraulic fracturing
• Induced seismicity
• Rock breakage and rock burst
• Scale effects
• Soft rock engineering
• Subsurface flow
• Time effects

Important deadlines:

• Submissions close: 31 August 2022
• Decision on all papers: 30 September 2022

Submission instructions:

Please read the Guide for Authors before submitting. All articles should be submitted online; please select SI: Fractured-rock-masses on submission. All submissions will undergo a normal peer-review process. If the manuscript is accepted, the article will be published open access with no fee payable by the author.

Issue Conveners:

• Manchao He, China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing, Email: hemanchao@263.net
• Derek Elsworth, The Pennsylvania State University, Email: elsworth@psu.edu

Managing Guest Editors:

• Wen Nie, Hebei University of Technology, Email: niewen@hebut.edu.cn
• Yun Chen, Hebei University of Technology, Email: cycup2010@outlook.com