Mechanical rock excavation in mining and civil projects

Rock cutting and interaction between rock and tools

Specialized laboratory tests and numerical simulations for assessment of rock cutting performances

Development of new/alternative rock excavation methods

Tunnels for transportation and life-line (water, sewage and electricity)

Design and stability analysis for underground rock structures such as Tunnel, underground caverns, and open pit mines

Usage of underground space for development and storage of energy resources

Measurement of physical and mechanical properties of rock

Development of testing method to assess the rock properties

Fragmentation and deformation behaviors under different conditions

Construction of disposal tunnels and deposit holes

Method to reduce the excavated damaged zone (EDZ) in rockmass

Assessement of thermal-hydraulic-mechanical coupled bahevior of rock