Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering

Aims & Scope

Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (JRMGE) is concerned with the latest research achievements in rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering.

It provides an opportunity for colleagues from all over the world to understand the current developments in the fields of rock mechanics, geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics and foundation engineering, civil engineering, mining engineering, hydraulic engineering, petroleum engineering, engineering geology, etc.

The JRMGE aims at promoting the international academic exchange and functions as a bridge between fundamental developments and practical applications.

The topics covered by the JRMGE include new theories, new technologies, new methods and experiences, in-situ and laboratory tests, new developments, case studies, and timely reviews on selected subjects in rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering.

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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, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Earth and Planetary Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• The Hoek–Brown failure criterion and GSI – 2018 edition

  Citation: 812

  Authors: E., E.T.

• Fracture initiation and propagation in intact rock – A review

  Citation: 570

  Authors: E., C.D.

• A review of discrete modeling techniques for fracturing processes in discontinuous rock masses

  Citation: 487

  Authors: A., G.

• Design of rock support system under rockburst condition

  Citation: 467

  Authors: Peter K., Ming

• Dynamic rock tests using split Hopkinson (Kolsky) bar system – A review

  Citation: 467

  Authors: Kaiwen, Wei

• Failure mechanism and coupled static-dynamic loading theory in deep hard rock mining: A review

  Citation: 451

  Authors: Xibing, Fengqiang, Ming, Longjun, Kun, Chunde, Zilong, Tubing

• Energy analysis and criteria for structural failure of rocks

  Citation: 442

  Authors: Heping, Liyun, Ruidong, Yang

• Shear strength criteria for rock, rock joints, rockfill and rock masses: Problems and some solutions

  Citation: 317

  Authors: Nick

• Emerging trends in expansive soil stabilisation: A review

  Citation: 316

  Authors: Chijioke Christopher, Donald Chimobi

• The Beishan underground research laboratory for geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste in China: Planning, site selection, site characterization and in situ tests

  Citation: 306

  Authors: Ju, Liang, Rui, Xingguang