Open AccessGeomechanics: historical contributions, current challenges and considerations on development for the new era
Author(s) -
Licai Song,
Huijun Li
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of physics. conference series
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1742-6596
pISSN - 1742-6588
DOI - 10.1088/1742-6596/1325/1/012192
Subject(s) - geomechanics , key (lock) , management science , computer science , engineering , geotechnical engineering , computer security
Geomechanics is a marginal subject combining mechanics and geology and thus can be regarded as a branch of mechanics. Geomechanics is a descipline invented by China, and has made outstanding contributions in both theoretical and practical fields fulfilling national key demands. However, under the new situation, it is also faced with both challenges theoretical and practical challenges in fulfilling national needs. In this article, the authors analysed the challenges, and pointed out strategies for develping Geomechanics in the new era: rebuilding confidence in the advantage of Geomechanics, refining and enhancing already existing progresses and deploying future research concertrated on providing Geomechanics solutions to key national needs.