International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences

Aims & Scope

This journal is concerned with original research, new developments, site measurements and case studies in rock mechanics and rock engineering.

It provides an international forum for the publication of high quality papers on the subject of rock mechanics and the application of rock mechanics principles and techniques to mining and civil engineering projects built on or in rock masses.

These projects include slopes, open-pit mines, quarries, shafts, tunnels, caverns, underground mines, metro systems, dams and hydro-electric stations, geothermal energy, petroleum engineering, and radioactive waste disposal.

Papers are welcomed on all relevant topics and especially on theoretical developments, analytical methods, numerical methods, rock testing, site investigation, and case studies.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	7.5

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.481

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	214

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	969

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	7081

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• A bonded-particle model for rock

  Citation: 4128

  Authors: D.O., P.A.

• Practical estimates of rock mass strength

  Citation: 2641

  Authors: E., E.T.

• Empirical estimation of rock mass modulus

  Citation: 979

  Authors: E., M.S.

• Fracture coalescence in rock-type materials under uniaxial and biaxial compression

  Citation: 975

  Authors: A., H.H.

• A clumped particle model for rock

  Citation: 945

  Authors: N., C.D., D.C.

• A review of techniques, advances and outstanding issues in numerical modelling for rock mechanics and rock engineering

  Citation: 932

  Authors: L.

• Computer simulation of hydraulic fractures

  Citation: 878

  Authors: J., E., A., J.

• Numerical simulation of progressive rock failure and associated seismicity

  Citation: 810

  Authors: Chuman

• Determination of stress orientation and magnitude in deep wells

  Citation: 801

  Authors: M.D., C.A., M., D.A., T., B.R., D.B., P., C.D., D.J.

• Generalized crack initiation and crack damage stress thresholds of brittle rock masses near underground excavations

  Citation: 781

  Authors: M, P.K, Y, T, H, M

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