Soft rock, with its intricate mechanical behaviour, poses significant challenges in rock engineering, particularly as projects in coal mining, water conservancy and transportation extend into deeper territories. The encounter with weak and fractured strata in complex geological settings, characterized by high in-situ stress, geothermal gradients and the presence of groundwater, necessitates innovative approaches to ensure safety and manage construction costs effectively. The comprehensive understanding of soft rock’s physical properties and classification, and the development of novel design methods for engineering in such environments is crucial for the advancement of the field.
The Soft Rocks Commission of the International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (ISRM) is proud to announce the organization of the ISRM Workshop on Soft Rocks, to be held in Porto, Portugal, in May 2025. We look forward to receiving your groundbreaking research and a fruitful exchange of ideas at the ISRM Workshop on Soft Rocks in 2025.
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