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Deep Resources Engineering

  • ISSN: 2949-9305
Deep Resources Engineering is a gold open access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the rapid publication and global dissemination of the latest findings in the field of deep engineering. The journal bridges the gap between research scientists and engineers who work in diverse disciplines related to deep resources engineering. It also provides a forum for publishing high-quality papers that report cutting-edge research on the topic.The journal mainly focuses on theories, methods, techniques, experiences and cases that are new in the field of deep resources engineering. Topics covered include, but are not limited to:Geology for deep engineering: Hydrogeology and engineering geology; Structural geology; Deep resources exploration; Ore deposit detecting; Digital ore deposit; Crustal stress; Coring; Geological model; Mine thermal physics.Deep metal mines: Deep open-pit mines; Deep mining method; Mining planning, design, sequence and optimization; mechanized mining and intelligent methods; Stope; Backfill; Rock burst; Large deformation; Mining-seismicity; Intelligent mining; Theoretical analysis and numerical modelling for mining; Instrumentation and monitoring; Site investigation for mining; In-situ and mining induced stress; Ground control; Pre-conditioning and de-stress techniques; Rockmass classification.Rock mechanics for deep engineering: Deep rock and rockmass testing and instruments; Multiply field coupling process; Multiply phase flow; Dynamic and static rock mechanics; Novel numerical methods; Rupture dynamic response and transmission; Time-dependent behaviour; Micromechanics and multi-scale methods; Inverse analysis and stochastic methods; Fractured and porous media; Rock fracturing; Induced seismicity; Cap rock integrity; Reservoir simulation; Fault reactivation; Reactive transport; Rock-fluid interaction.Excavation for deep engineering: Drilling, blasting, TBM tunnelling; Deep shaft, tunnelling and cavern; Theoretical analysis and numerical modelling for excavation; Instrumentation and monitoring for excavation; Support and ground improvement; Energy-absorbing bolt; Grouting; Shaft lining; Intelligent construction; Site investigation for excavation; Excavation for underground oil and gas storage; Excavation in geothermal energy exploration.Safety for deep engineering: Ventilation & cooling; Physics and engineering of safety; Control and management techniques; Risk assessment, warning and mitigation; Emergency management and technology; Mine safety science and technology; Environment and sustainable development; Disaster-causing mechanisms; Instability analysis, evaluation and control; Maintenance and rehabilitation.Editorial Board
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Earth Energy Science

  • ISSN: 2950-1547
Earth Energy Science is committed to providing a leading platform for the dissemination and exchange of research and innovation in the fields of earth energy exploration, low-carbon sustainable exploitation, clean utilization and storage, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage. Our mission is to contribute to environmentally friendly goals and promote a net-zero carbon future.The journal publishes a wide range of scholarly works, including research papers, review papers, short communications, technical notes, and book reviews. We encourage submissions that showcase fundamental and innovative research, which embody the scientific spirit, methods and philosophy in the areas of earth energy exploration, low-carbon sustainable exploitation, clean utilization and storage, and carbon sequestration.Editorial Board
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Engineering Geology

  • ISSN: 0013-7952
  • 5 Year impact factor: 7.6
  • Impact factor: 6.9
Engineering Geology is an international interdisciplinary journal bridging the fields of the earth sciences and engineering, particularly geological and geotechnical engineering. The focus of the journal is on geological or engineering studies that are of interest to engineering geologists, whether their initial training is in geology or civil/mining engineering. The studies published in this journal must show relevance to engineering, environmental concerns, and safety.Sample topics of interest include but are not limited to applied geomorphology and structural geology, applied geophysics and geochemistry, environmental geology and hydrogeology, land use planning, natural hazards, remote sensing techniques, soil and rock mechanics and applied geotechnical engineering.Paper types considered are original research articles, case histories, and comprehensive reviews. Case studies, in particular, should emphasize why the paper is of interest to the international readership of this journal, and/or what new or novel research or theoretical methods are being presented.The journal is intended for academic scientists, industry and applied researchers, and policy and decision makers.
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Geohazard Mechanics

  • ISSN: 2949-7418
Geohazard Mechanics publishes basic and applied research papers highlighting new theories, technologies, methods and the latest academic trends in geological disaster mechanics. The journal reveals and explores the objective laws involved in the occurrence and evolution of major natural and engineering geological disasters, such as earthquakes, landslides, rock bursts, collapses, debris flows, gas outbursts, water inrushes and mud outbursts. Geohazard Mechanics also analyses and discusses the engineering records of natural and engineering geological disaster events, summarises experiences and lessons learned, and reports on research trends of geological disasters and emergency rescue countermeasures for disaster prevention and mitigation. Alongside academic ideas, research methods and results of geological disaster mechanics are widely exchanged.Topics of particular interest include, but are not limited to:Monitoring and testing technology of ground stressCauses and physical processes of geological disastersEngineering records of geological disaster eventsMonitoring, forecast and early warning technologies and methods for geological disastersPrevention and control technologies and methods for geological disastersBig data and artificial intelligence technologies for disaster prevention and mitigationEditorial Board
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Green and Smart Mining Engineering

  • ISSN: 2950-5550
Green and Smart Mining Engineering is a multidisciplinary, open access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the rapid publication and global dissemination of the latest findings on all fields involving exploration, exploitation and utilization of mineral resources, including metallic minerals, non-metallic minerals and energy minerals. The journal welcomes articles on the theories, methods, techniques, experiences and cases involving green, environmental, sustainability and artificial intelligence issues in mine geology, mining engineering and mineral processing and specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to:Green and sustainable mining technology and policyArtificial intelligence in mine geology, mining engineering and mineral processingGenesis and exploration of metals critical for green energiesBackfill mining technologyDeep rock mechanics and engineeringMine geotechnical engineering and geological engineeringMine safety science and engineeringMineral flotation and interface chemistryGreen extractive metallurgyAdvanced mineral materialsMining and metallurgical waste utilization and environmental protectionResources recycling and utilizationClean energy mineral resources, including geothermal, coalbed methane, shale gas, gas hydrate, biomass and coal-to-hydrogen etc.Carbon capture, utilization and storageEditorial Board
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International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences

  • ISSN: 1365-1609
  • 5 Year impact factor: 7.7
  • Impact factor: 7
Original Research, New Developments and Case Studies in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering for Mining and Civil ApplicationsThis 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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Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering

  • ISSN: 1674-7755
  • 5 Year impact factor: 7.6
  • Impact factor: 9.4
The Journal of the Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Peer Review under the responsibility of Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics, Chinese Academy of SciencesJournal 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.For queries related to the journal, please contact [email protected]
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Rock Mechanics Bulletin

  • ISSN: 2773-2304
Rock Mechanics Bulletin is a multi-disciplinary open access journal on the broad field of geomechanics and rock engineering. The journal covers a broad range of disciplines including but not limited to civil, mining, hydraulic, petroleum, geothermal and geotechnical engineering, and engineering geology.The mission of the Rock Mechanics Bulletin is to publish the most original and state-of-the-art developments in geomechanics and rock engineering and provide a platform of information and knowledge exchange on the frontier of scientific research.Submissions are welcomed on all relevant topics in geomechanics and rock engineering, particularly on theoretical developments, analytical and numerical methods, laboratory and field observations, case studies and timely reviews on selected subjects.Editorial Board
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Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering

  • ISSN: 0267-7261
  • 5 Year impact factor: 4.5
  • Impact factor: 4.2
The journal aims to encourage and enhance the role of mechanics and other disciplines as they relate to earthquake engineering by providing opportunities for the publication of the work of applied mathematicians, engineers and other applied scientists involved in solving problems closely related to the field of earthquake engineering and geotechnical earthquake engineering.Emphasis is placed on new concepts and techniques and case histories are considered only if they enhance the presentation and understanding on new technical concepts associated with analysis.Fields Covered:Seismology and Geology relevant to earthquake engineering problems with emphasis on modeling and methodologies and consideration of their effects on the analysis and design of structures.Wave propagation, wave scattering and dynamic crack propagation in soils and rocks under elastic or inelastic material behavior.Dynamic constitutive behavior of materials.Dynamic interaction problems (soil-structure interaction, fluid-structure interaction and tsunamis if only related to its geotechnical and structural systems).Seismic analysis and design of steel and reinforced concrete structures, retaining walls, dams, slopes.Effect of moving loads on bridges and pavements and vibration isolation in geotechnical structures.Inverse problems, identification and structural health monitoring in earthquake engineering.Instrumentation and experimental methods in earthquake engineering.Applied mathematical methods and artificial intelligence for earthquake engineering analysis and design.Performance-based seismic design of structures.Probabilistic methods in earthquake engineering including risk analysis and reliability Earthquake case histories and lessons learned from catastrophic ground motions.Earthquake case histories and lessons learned from catastrophic ground motions only if they include modeling and geotechnical/structural analysis.
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Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology

  • ISSN: 0886-7798
  • 5 Year impact factor: 7.4
  • Impact factor: 6.7
Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology incorporating Trenchless Technology Research is an international journal which publishes authoritative articles encompassing original research and case studies on the development of tunnelling technology, the use of underground space, underground construction, and trenchless technology.The journal is committed to publishing papers on the interdisciplinary aspects of planning, creating, and regulating underground space, and covers a wide scope including:• Geo-investigation, geomechanics analysis, design and modelling, construction and monitoring, and maintenance and rehabilitation of tunnels and large underground and earth-sheltered structures.• Planning, development, and operation of underground space and underground space environment such as architecture, safety and comfort, and human-space interaction.• Installation and rehabilitation of underground pipelines, ducts, and cables using pipe jacking, microtunnelling, and other forms of trenchless technologies.
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