Aims and Scope of International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences
The International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Elsevier. The editor-in-chief is Robert Zimmerman. The focus of this journal is original research, site measurements, and case studies in rock mechanics and rock engineering pertaining to mining and civil engineering. Less
Key Metrics
CiteScore 

11
Impact Factor 

5 - 10
SJR 

Q1Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

SNIP 

2.67
Recommended pre-submission checks
Powered by 

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences Journal Specifications
Indexed in the following public directories
Web of Science
Inspec
| Overview | |
| Publisher | PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| General Details |
View less
Looking for the right journals to submit your mansucript?
Upload your manuscript and get a submission readiness score and other journal recommendations.
Check my PaperRecently Published Papers in International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences
Theoretical feasibility assessment of hydraulic fracturing with microwave assistance: Insights from a coupled electromagnetic-thermo-hydro-mechanical (ETHM) phase-field simulation
- 1 Aug 2026
- International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
Investigation on the time-dependent creep behaviors of the rock mass around compressed air energy storage caverns under long-term operating conditions
- 1 Jul 2026
- International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
Micromechanical failure characteristics of coral reef limestone: Insights from combined miniature testing and real-structure-based simulation
- 1 Jul 2026
- International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
Simplified theoretical bounds of thermal expansion coefficients for coal: Implications for CO2 sequestration in coals
- 1 Jul 2026
- International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
Fluid injection protocols influence microseismic source mechanisms: Insights from fracture-vein interactions
- 1 Jul 2026
- International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
Insights into the rockburst control mechanism by slit-filling-based advanced pressure relief technology under biaxial stresses
- 1 Jul 2026
- International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
Theoretical feasibility assessment of hydraulic fracturing with microwave assistance: Insights from a coupled electromagnetic-thermo-hydro-mechanical (ETHM) phase-field simulation
- 1 Aug 2026
- International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
Investigation on the time-dependent creep behaviors of the rock mass around compressed air energy storage caverns under long-term operating conditions
- 1 Jul 2026
- International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
Micromechanical failure characteristics of coral reef limestone: Insights from combined miniature testing and real-structure-based simulation
- 1 Jul 2026
- International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
Simplified theoretical bounds of thermal expansion coefficients for coal: Implications for CO2 sequestration in coals
- 1 Jul 2026
- International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
Fluid injection protocols influence microseismic source mechanisms: Insights from fracture-vein interactions
- 1 Jul 2026
- International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
Insights into the rockburst control mechanism by slit-filling-based advanced pressure relief technology under biaxial stresses
- 1 Jul 2026
- International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences