Welcome to Rock Dynamics Laboratory!
Rock Dynamics Laboratory (RDL) resides in Department of Civil Engineering at Monash University, Australia. RDL conducts fundamental and applied research related to rock mechanics and mining engineering. RDL is active in the following research areas:
Research at RDL is comprehensive and usually combined with laboratory testing, in-situ observations, mathematical analysis and numerical modelling. RDL places strong emphasis on applied research, to support the local and international rock engineering and mining industry through research innovation and technology development. RDL has also close international research collaborations with leading universities and research institutes worldwide, through joint research projects, exchange of researchers and other cooperation.
- Rock dynamics, including rock fracturing mechanisms and stress wave propagation in rock masses;
- TBM mining, with emphasis on difficult grounds and complex geology;
- Induced seismicity associated with geo-energy
- Landslide and natural hazard, including slope stability, rock falls, protection and control;
- THM coupling in rock masses, with application to radioactive waste and other repository;
- Support for large underground opening, for long-term stability, to against explosion and earthquake;
- Development and application of Three-dimensional numerical manifold method (3D-NMM)
- Development and application of Particle-based numerical manifold method (PNMM)
Research at RDL is comprehensive and usually combined with laboratory testing, in-situ observations, mathematical analysis and numerical modelling. RDL places strong emphasis on applied research, to support the local and international rock engineering and mining industry through research innovation and technology development. RDL has also close international research collaborations with leading universities and research institutes worldwide, through joint research projects, exchange of researchers and other cooperation.