Search Results - Mas-Ivars,

A Novel Conceptual Approach to Objectively Determine JRC Using Fractal Dimension and Asperity Distribution of Mapped Fracture Traces.

Authors: Stigsson, Martin Mas Ivars, Diego

Source: Rock Mechanics & Rock Engineering. Apr2019, Vol. 52 Issue 4, p1041-1054. 14p.

Subjects: Fractal dimensions, Fractal analysis, Groundwater flow, Rock mechanics, Standard deviations, Geologists

Correction to: Equivalent Biot and Skempton Poroelastic Coefficients for a Fractured Rock Mass from a DFN Approach.

Authors: De Simone, Silvia Darcel, Caroline Kasani, Hossein A. et al.

Source: Rock Mechanics & Rock Engineering. Jul2025, Vol. 58 Issue 7, p8491-8491. 1p.

Subject Terms: *Open access publishing, *Lines of credit, *Poroelasticity, *Rock mechanics, *Applied mechanics

Controls on fracture openness and reactivation in Forsmark, Sweden.

Authors: Doolaeghe D Darcel C Selroos JO et al.

Source: Scientific reports [Sci Rep] 2023 Apr 24; Vol. 13 (1), pp. 6686. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Apr 24.

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal Info: Publisher: Nature Publishing Group Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101563288 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2045-2322 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 20452322 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Sci Rep Subsets: MEDLINE; PubMed not MEDLINE

Mechanical Properties and Failure Mechanisms of Sandstone Influenced by Fracture Dip Angle and Fracture Number.

Authors: Lian, Junhong Li, Baolin Li, Zhonghui et al.

Source: Applied Sciences (2076-3417); Jul2026, Vol. 16 Issue 13, p6352, 30p

The Impact of Size-Dependent and Stress-Dependent Fracture Properties on the Biot and Skempton Coefficients of Fractured Rocks.

Authors: De Simone, Silvia Darcel, Caroline Kasani, Hossein A. et al.

Source: Rock Mechanics & Rock Engineering. Nov2024, Vol. 57 Issue 11, p8929-8950. 22p.

Subjects: Strains & stresses (Mechanics), Rock properties, Porosity, Rock deformation, Density

Impact of multiscale surface roughness on shear behavior of rock fractures.

Authors: Zou, Liangchao Mas Ivars, Diego Cvetkovic, Vladimir

Source: Tunneling & Underground Space Technology. Nov2024, Vol. 153, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.

Subjects: Shear strength, Crystalline rocks, Surface roughness, Stress fractures (Orthopedics), Wavelets (Mathematics)

Prediction of Peak Shear Strength of Natural, Unfilled Rock Joints Accounting for Matedness Based on Measured Aperture.

Authors: Ríos-Bayona, Francisco Johansson, Fredrik Mas-Ivars, Diego

Source: Rock Mechanics & Rock Engineering. Mar2021, Vol. 54 Issue 3, p1533-1550. 18p.

Subjects: Shear strength, Inspection & review, Surface roughness, Weathering, Rock deformation, Surface interactions

A Methodology to Model Caving Initiation Using DEM.

Authors: Gómez, René Moncada, Manuel Castro, Raúl et al.

Source: Applied Sciences (2076-3417); Apr2026, Vol. 16 Issue 8, p3996, 21p

Mechanical Behaviour and Failure Characteristics of Heterogeneous Conglomerate: Insights from Numerical Analysis.

Authors: Min, Tiejun Wang, Wei Liu, Shifan et al.

Source: Applied Sciences (2076-3417); Apr2026, Vol. 16 Issue 8, p3852, 22p

Discrete Element Modelling of Thermal Evolution of Forsmark Repository for Spent Nuclear Fuel Disposal and Long-Term Response of Discrete Fracture Network.

Authors: Yoon, Jeoung Seok Shen, Haimeng Zang, Arno et al.

Source: Applied Sciences (2076-3417); Apr2026, Vol. 16 Issue 7, p3592, 25p

Influence of Grain-Scale Heterogeneity on Hydraulic Fracturing: A Study Based on a Hydro-Mechanical Phase-Field Model.

Authors: Zhang, Gen Zhao, Cheng Tian, Zejun et al.

Source: Materials (1996-1944). Apr2026, Vol. 19 Issue 7, p1322. 20p.

Study on size effect of limestone-concrete composite with different joint inclination angles under uniaxial compression based on the discrete element method.

Authors: Liu, Hang Shen, Mingxuan Du, Bin et al.

Source: PLoS ONE. 3/25/2026, Vol. 21 Issue 3, p1-27. 27p.

Assessment of Direct Tensile Strength Tests in Rock Through a Multi-laboratory Benchmark Experiment.

Authors: Pérez-Rey, Ignacio Muñiz-Menéndez, Mauro Frühwirt, Thomas et al.

Source: Rock Mechanics & Rock Engineering. May2024, Vol. 57 Issue 5, p3617-3634. 18p.

Subjects: Tensile tests, Poisson's ratio, Rock testing, Young's modulus, Tensile strength

Assessing Stress Variability in Fractured Rock Masses with Frictional Properties and Power Law Fracture Size Distributions.

Authors: Lavoine, Etienne Davy, Philippe Darcel, Caroline et al.

Source: Rock Mechanics & Rock Engineering. Apr2024, Vol. 57 Issue 4, p2407-2420. 14p.

Subjects: Job stress, Young's modulus, Stress fractures (Orthopedics), Stress concentration

Equivalent Biot and Skempton Poroelastic Coefficients for a Fractured Rock Mass from a DFN Approach.

Authors: De Simone, Silvia Darcel, Caroline Kasani, Hossein A. et al.

Source: Rock Mechanics & Rock Engineering. Dec2023, Vol. 56 Issue 12, p8907-8925. 19p.

Subjects: Mass transfer coefficients, Poroelasticity, Strains & stresses (Mechanics), Rock deformation, Rock properties, Stress fractures (Orthopedics)

A Fractal-Enhanced Mohr–Coulomb (FEMC) Model for Strength Prediction in Rough Rock Discontinuities.

Authors: Kon, Dina Ngoie, Sage Shu, Jisen et al.

Source: Fractal & Fractional. Jan2026, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p61. 23p.

A numerical study of the mechanical properties and rock bridge coalescence of discrete distribution jointed rock masses under uniaxial loading.

Authors: Huang, Dan Wei, Guoyu Xiao, Zilong et al.

Source: Scientific Reports. 12/4/2025, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p1-14. 14p.

Hyperspectral mapping of density, porosity, stiffness, and strength in hydrothermally altered volcanic rocks.

Authors: Thiele, Samuel T. Kereszturi, Gabor Heap, Michael J. et al.

Source: Solid Earth. 2025, Vol. 16 Issue 11, p1249-1267. 19p.

Empirical and numerical approaches for geomechanical characterization of coal seam reservoirs

Authors: Deisman, Nathan Mas Ivars, Diego Darcel, Caroline et al.

Source: International Journal of Coal Geology. Jun2010, Vol. 82 Issue 3/4, p204-212. 9p.

Subjects: Coal reserves, Coal geology, Geological research, Rock deformation, Strength of materials, Anisotropy, Fracture mechanics

The synthetic rock mass approach for jointed rock mass modelling

Authors: Mas Ivars, Diego Pierce, Matthew E. Darcel, Caroline et al.

Source: International Journal of Rock Mechanics & Mining Sciences. Feb2011, Vol. 48 Issue 2, p219-244. 26p.

Subjects: Mathematical models, Joints (Geology), Simulation methods & models, Fracture mechanics, Strains & stresses (Mechanics), Anisotropy, Empirical research, Rocks