Peer-reviewed Journal Publications

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• 51. Z Dai, K Gao, J Shang (2025) Formation and evolution of shear structures in sheared granular gouge, Geophysical Journal International, https://doi.org/10.1093/gji/ggaf164

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• 50. Biao Wang, BG He, J Shang et al. (2025) Failure mechanism of deep TBM tunnels subjected to dynamic disturbance under true triaxial unloading stress path, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 191, 106128, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2025.106128

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• 49. Y Dang, Z Yang, S Yang, X Liu, J Shang (2025) Thermal damage in crystalline rocks: the role of heterogeneity, Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40948-025-00955-1

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• 48. F Ling, L Kong, J Shang (2025) Influence of Mineral Veins on Hydraulic Fracture Propagation, Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-025-04402-1

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• 47. A Taghavinejad, A Rabbani, G Falcone, J Shang, M Arif, Y Zhang (2025) Pore network modelling of CO2-shale interaction for carbon storage: Swelling effect and fracture permeability, International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 141, 104294.

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• 46. Q Ma, X Liu, Y Tan, R Wang, W Xie, E Wang, X Liu, J Shang (2024) Experimental study of loading system stiffness effects on mechanical characteristics and kinetic energy calculation of coal specimens, Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 1-17.

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• 45. X Liu, Q Ma, Y Tan, X Liu, J Shang, Q Gu (2024) Experimental study on deformation and fracture evolution of sandstone under the different unloading paths, Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 242, 213283. 

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• 44. L Kong, J Shang, RP Gamage, BQ Li, Y Song, W Cai, F Ling (2024) Grain-based DEM Modelling of Mechanical and Coupled Hydro-Mechanical Behaviour of Crystalline Rocks. Engineering Geology, 339, 107649. 

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• 43. Q Ma, X Liu, Y Tan, R Wang, W Xie, E Wang, X Liu, J Shang (2024) Experimental Study of Loading System Stiffness Effects on Mechanical Characteristics and Kinetic Energy Calculation of Coal Specimens. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 1-17.

 

• 42. Y Qiao, ZX Zhang, T Jiang, J Shang, T Ozoji, X Shen (2024) Evolution of fracture process zone and variation of crack propagation velocity in sandstone. Physics of Fluids 36 (7). 

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• 41. S Wang, F Ling, Q Hu, T Qu, J Shang (2024) Effect of water pressure on time-dependent permeability characteristics of sand conditioned with foam and bentonite slurry. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2023-0497.

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• 40. F Kong, Y Xue, J Shang, C Zhu, M Han, Z Qu, B Wang, K Yang (2024) Predicting uniaxial compressive strength of building stone based on index tests: Correlations, validity, reliability, and unification. Construction and Building Materials 438, 137227.

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• 39. J Blanche, D Mitchell, J Shang, D Flynn, S Pavuluri, M Desmulliez (2024) Dynamic analysis of geomaterials using microwave sensing. Scientific Reports https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-57653-3.

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• 38. L Kong, F Ling, PG Ranjith, J Shang (2023) Hydro-GBM Modelling of Hydraulic Fracturing of Crystalline Rocks with Fluids of Different Viscosity: Grain-Scale Cracking, Induced Seismicity, and Energy Partition, AGU 2023. 

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• 37. G Nedici, F Ling, J Shang (2023) Review of discrete fracture network characterization for geothermal energy extraction. Frontiers in Earth Science, https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2023.1328397.

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• 36. Q Ma, X Liu, Y Tan, D Elsworth, J Shang, D Song, X Liu, F Yan (2023) Numerical study of mechanical properties and microcrack evolution of double-layer composite rock specimens with fissures under uniaxial compression. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 109403.

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• 35. Y Tan, Q Ma, X Liu, X Liu, D Elsworth, R Qian, J Shang (2023) Study on the disaster caused by the linkage failure of the residual coal pillar and rock stratum during multiple coal seam mining: mechanism of progressive and dynamic failure. International Journal of Coal Science & Technology 10 (1), 45.

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• 34. Z Zhao, H Liu, Q Ma, J Shang (2023) Micro-macro damage, deterioration and cracking of heterogeneous composite rock masses with non-penetrating cracks under uniaxial compression. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics 125, 103919.

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• 33. F Ren, C Zhu, MC He, J Shang, G Feng, J Bai (2023) Characteristics and Precursor of Static and Dynamic Triggered Rockburst: Insight from Multifractal. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-022-03173-3.

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• 32. E Rutter, Y Li, J Shang, Y, Ji (2022) Recent advances in mechanics and physics of rock fractures across scales. Front. Earth Sci. - Sec. Geohazards and Georisks, https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2022.977496.

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• 31. J Shang (2022) Stress path constraints on veined rock deformation. Rock Mechanics Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rockmb.2022.100001 (invited paper).

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• 30. M Wang, J Shang, LF Fan (2022) Combined static-dynamic loading effect on the wave transmission properties in rock masses with macrojoint and microdefect. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-022-03057-6.

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• 29. C Zhu, M Karakus, MC He, Q Meng, J Shang, Y Wang, Q Yin (2022) Volumetric deformation and damage evolution of Tibet interbedded skarn under multistage constant-amplitude-cyclic loading. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences 152, 105066. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2022.105066.

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• 28. F Xiao, J Shang, A Wanniarachchi, Z Zhao (2021) Assessing fluid flow in rough rock fractures based on machine learning and electrical circuit model. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering 206, 109126. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2021.109126.

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• 27. J Shang (2020) Rupture of veined granite in polyaxial compression: Insights from three-dimensional Discrete Element Method modelling. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth. doi: https://doi.org/10.1029/2019JB019052

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• 26. F Wang, P Cao, J Shang (2020) Combined effects of cyclic load and temperature fluctuation on the mechanical behavior of porous sandstones. Engineering Geology. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enggeo.2019.105466.

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• 25. J Hu, Q Ren, D Yang, J Shang, X Ding, Z Luo (2020) Cross-scale characteristics of backfill material using NMR and fractal theory. Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China. 30 (5), 1347-1363. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/S1003-6326(20)65301-8.

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• 24. K Duan, CY Kwok, Q Y Zhang, J Shang (2020) On the initiation, propagation and reorientation of simultaneous multiple hydraulic fractures. Computers and Geotechnics. 117: 103226. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2019.103226.

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• 23. S Ma*, Z Zhao, J Shang (2019) An analytical model for shear behaviour of bolted rock joints. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. 121: 1-13. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2019.04.005.

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• 22. J Shang, LB Jayasinghe, F Xiao, W Nie, Z Zhao (2019) Three-dimensional DEM investigation of the fracture behaviour of thermally degraded rocks with consideration of material anisotropy. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tafmec.2019.102330.

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• 21. MM Aliyu, J Shang, W Murphy, JA Lawrence, R Collier, Z Zhao (2019) Assessing the uniaxial compressive strength of extremely hard cryptocrystalline flint. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. 113: 310-321. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2018.12.002.

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• 20. W Nie, Z Zhao, W Guo, J Shang, CZ Wu (2019) Bond-slip modelling of a CMC rock bolt element using 2D-DDA method. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. 85: 340-353. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2018.12.025.

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• 19. Y Gui, J Shang, J Ma, Z Zhao (2019) Numerical study of the circular opening effect on mechanical behaviour of rock under confinement. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2019.07.003.

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• 18. F Xiao, J Shang, Z Zhao (2019) DDA based grouting prediction and linkage between fracture aperture distribution and grouting characteristics. Computers and Geotechnics. 112:350-369. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2019.04.028.

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• 17. LB Jayasinghe, J Shang, Z Zhao, ATC Goh (2019) Numerical investigation into the blasting-induced damage characteristics of rocks considering the role of in-situ stresses and discontinuity persistence. Computers and Geotechnics. 116: 103207. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2019.103207.

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• 16. Y Yokota, Z Zhao, J Shang, W Nie, K Date, K Iwano, Y Okada (2019) Effect of bolt configuration on the interface behaviour between a rock bolt and bond material: A comprehensive DDA investigation. Computers and Geotechnics. 105:116-128. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2018.09.017.

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• 15. F Kong, J Shang (2019) Reply to discussion of “A validation study for the estimation of uniaxial compressive strength based on index tests” by F. Kong and J Shang, Rock Mech Rock Eng (2018), Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 52(8): 2719-2720. doi: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00603-019-01880-y.

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• 14. J Hu, Q Ren, Q Jiang, Y Jiang, J Shang, Z Luo (2019) Macroscopic and microscopic trans-scale characteristics of the pore structure of mine grouting materials. Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China. 29(5), 1067-1081. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/S1003-6326(19)65015-6.

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• 13. J Shang, Z Zhao, J Hu, M M Aliyu (2018) 3D DEM investigation into the shear behaviour of rock joints with various rock bridge geometries. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 51(11): 3563-3584. doi: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00603-018-1531-0.

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• 12. J Shang, L J West, S R Hencher (2018). Geological discontinuity persistence: Implications and quantification. Engineering Geology. 241: 41-54. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enggeo.2018.05.010.

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• 11. J Shang, Y Gui, Z Zhao (2018) Broad-spectrum fracture toughness of an anisotropic sandstone under mixed-mode loading. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics. 96:556-575. 

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• 10. J Shang, Y Yokota, Z Zhao, W Dang (2018) DEM simulation of mortar-bolt interface behaviour subjected to shearing. Construction and Building Materials. 185:120-137. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.07.044

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• 9. J Shang, Z Zhao, S Ma (2018) On the shear failure of incipient rock discontinuities under CNL and CNS boundary conditions: Insights from DEM modelling. Engineering Geology. 234: 153-166. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enggeo.2018.01.012.

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• 8. F Kong, J Shang (2018) A validation study for the estimation of uniaxial compressive strength based on index tests. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 51(7): 2289-2297. doi: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00603-018-1462-9.

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• 7. J Shang, K Duan, K Handley, Z Zhao (2018) Numerical investigation of the direct tensile behaviour of laminated and transversely isotropic rocks containing incipient bedding planes with different strengths. Computers and Geotechnics. 107: 373-388. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enggeo.2018.01.012.

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• 6. J Shang, Z Zhao, M M Aliyu (2018) Stresses induced by a demolition agent in non-explosive rock fracturing. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. 107: 172-180. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2018.04.049.

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• 5. J Shang, L J West, S R Hencher, Z Zhao (2018) Tensile strength of large-scale incipient rock joints: A laboratory investigation. Acta Geotechnica. 13(4): 869-886. doi: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11440-017-0620-7.​​

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• 4. J Shang, S R Hencher, L J West, K. Handley (2017) Forensic excavation of rock masses: A technique to quantify discontinuity persistence. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 50(11): 2911-2928. doi: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00603-017-1290-3.

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• 3. J Shang, S R Hencher, L J West (2016) Tensile strength of geological discontinuities including incipient bedding, rock joints and mineral veins. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 49(11): 4213-4225. doi: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00603-016-1041-x .

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• 2. J Shang, Jianhua Hu, Keping Zhou, Xianwei Luo, Mohammed M. Aliyu (2015) Porosity increment and strength degradation of low-porosity sedimentary rocks under different loading conditions. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. 75: 216-223. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2015.02.002.

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• 1. J Hu, J Shang, K Zhou, Y Chen, Y Ning (2015) Hazard degree identification of goafs based on scale effect of structure by RS-TOPSIS method. Journal of Central South University, English Edition. 22: 684 692. doi: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11771-015-2571-1.

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