International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences and Geomechanics

Aims & Scope

Continued as International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences.

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

Abstracting & Indexing

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

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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.

• Fundamentals of rock joint deformation

  Citation: 1463

  Authors: S.C., A.C., N.R.

• The progressive fracture of Lac du Bonnet granite

  Citation: 1421

  Authors: C.D., N.A.

• Strength, deformation and conductivity coupling of rock joints

  Citation: 1264

  Authors: N., S., K.

• The role of acoustic emission in the study of rock fracture

  Citation: 982

  Authors: D.

• Formulation of a three-dimensional distinct element model—Part I. A scheme to detect and represent contacts in a system composed of many polyhedral blocks

  Citation: 949

  Authors: P.A.

• Suggested methods for determining tensile strength of rock materials

  Citation: 926

  Authors:

• Estimating joint roughness coefficients

  Citation: 880

  Authors: R., D.M.

• The concept of specific energy in rock drilling

  Citation: 753

  Authors: R.

• International society for rock mechanics commission on standardization of laboratory and field tests

  Citation: 715

  Authors:

• Mechanism of brittle fracture of rock

  Citation: 698

  Authors: Z.T.