Mathematical Problems in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

It is still difficult to understand the rock mechanics and characterize rock behavior during complex stress conditions, multi-physics processes and multi-scale changes. This special issue aims to bring together original research discussing innovative efforts regarding in situ observations, laboratory experiments and theoretical, numerical and big-data-based methods to overcome the mathematical problems related to rock mechanics and rock engineering. It includes 12 manuscripts that illustrate the valuable efforts for addressing mathematical problems in rock mechanics and rock engineering.