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Journal Article
Abdelaziz, A., Ha, J., Li, M., Magsipoc, E., Sun, L., & Grasselli, G. (2023). Understanding hydraulic fracture mechanisms: From the laboratory to numerical modelling. Advances in Geo-Energy Research, 7(1), 66–68. Cite
Shao, Z., Sun, L., Aboayanah, K. R., Liu, Q., & Grasselli, G. (2022). Investigate the Mode I Fracture Characteristics of Granite After Heating/-LN2 Cooling Treatments. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. Cite
Tatone, B. S. A., Abdelaziz, A., & Grasselli, G. (2022). Novel Mechanical Classification Method of Rock Based on the Uniaxial Compressive Strength and Brazilian Disc Strength. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 55(4), 2503–2507. Cite
Sun, L., Liu, Q., Abdelaziz, A., Tang, X., & Grasselli, G. (2022). Simulating the entire progressive failure process of rock slopes using the combined finite-discrete element method. Computers and Geotechnics, 141, 104557. Cite
Aboayanah, K. R., Popoola, A., Abdelaziz, A., Sun, L., Ossetchkina, E., Peterson, K., & Grasselli, G. (2022). Effect of pre-existing cracks on thermal cracking of granitic rocks under confinement. Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources, 8(4). Cite
Sun, L., Grasselli, G., Liu, Q., Tang, X., & Abdelaziz, A. (2022). The role of discontinuities in rock slope stability: Insights from a combined finite-discrete element simulation. Computers and Geotechnics, 147, 104788. Cite
Sun, L., Liu, Q., Tao, S., & Grasselli, G. (2022). A novel low-temperature thermo-mechanical coupling model for frost cracking simulation using the finite-discrete element method. Computers and Geotechnics, 152. Cite
Zhao, X., Huang, B., & Grasselli, G. (2021). Numerical Investigation of the Fracturing Effect Induced by Disturbing Stress of Hydrofracturing. Frontiers in Earth Science, 9(838). Cite
Li, M., Magsipoc, E., Abdelaziz, A., Ha, J., Peterson, K., & Grasselli, G. (2021). Mapping Fracture Complexity of Fractured Shale in Laboratory: Three-dimensional Reconstruction From Serial-section Images. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 55(5), 2937–2948. Cite
Ha, J., Tatone, B. S. A., Gaspari, G. M., & Grasselli, G. (2021). Simulating tunnel support integrity using FEM and FDEM based on laboratory test data. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 111, 103848. Cite
Chen, Y., Ma, G., Zhou, W., Wei, D., Zhao, Q., Zou, Y., & Grasselli, G. (2021). An enhanced tool for probing the microscopic behavior of granular materials based on X-ray micro-CT and FDEM. Computers and Geotechnics, 132, 103974. Cite
Abdelaziz, A., & Grasselli, G. (2020). How believable are published laboratory data? A deeper look into system-compliance and elastic modulus. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 13(3), 487–499. Cite
Ay, B., Parolia, K., Liddell, R. S., Qiu, Y., Grasselli, G., Cooper, D. M. L., & Davies, J. E. (2020). Hyperglycemia compromises Rat Cortical Bone by Increasing Osteocyte Lacunar Density and Decreasing Vascular Canal Volume. Commun Biol, 3(1), 20. Cite
Sun, L., Liu, Q., Grasselli, G., & Tang, X. (2020). Simulation of thermal cracking in anisotropic shale formations using the combined finite-discrete element method. Computers and Geotechnics, 117, 103237. Cite
Zhao, Q., Glaser, S. D., Tisato, N., & Grasselli, G. (2020). Assessing Energy Budget of Laboratory Fault Slip Using Rotary Shear Experiments and Micro‐Computed Tomography. Geophysical Research Letters, 47(1). Cite
Sun, L., Grasselli, G., Liu, Q., & Tang, X. (2019). Coupled hydro-mechanical analysis for grout penetration in fractured rocks using the finite-discrete element method. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 124, 104138. Cite
Sun, L., Grasselli, G., Liu, Q., & Tang, X. (2019). Thermal cracking simulation of functionally graded materials using the combined finite–discrete element method. Computational Particle Mechanics, 7(5), 903–917. Cite
Magsipoc, E., Zhao, Q., & Grasselli, G. (2019). 2D and 3D Roughness Characterization. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 53(3), 1495–1519. Cite
Wei, W., Zhao, Q., Jiang, Q., & Grasselli, G. (2019). A New Contact Formulation for Large Frictional Sliding and Its Implement in the Explicit Numerical Manifold Method. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 53(1), 435–451. Cite
He, T.-M., Zhao, Q., Ha, J., Xia, K., & Grasselli, G. (2018). Understanding progressive rock failure and associated seismicity using ultrasonic tomography and numerical simulation. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 81, 26–34. Cite
Abdelaziz, A., Zhao, Q., & Grasselli, G. (2018). Grain based modelling of rocks using the combined finite-discrete element method. Computers and Geotechnics, 103, 73–81. Cite
Zhao, Q., He, T. M., Ha, J., Xia, K., & Grasselli, G. (2018). Dataset for time-lapse ultrasonic tomography of a granite slab under uniaxial compression test. Data Brief, 20, 614–616. Cite
Wei, W., Zhao, Q., Jiang, Q., & Grasselli, G. (2018). Three new boundary conditions for the seismic response analysis of geomechanics problems using the numerical manifold method. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 105, 110–122. Cite
Lisjak, A., Mahabadi, O. K., He, L., Tatone, B. S. A., Kaifosh, P., Haque, S. A., & Grasselli, G. (2018). Acceleration of a 2D/3D finite-discrete element code for geomechanical simulations using General Purpose GPU computing. Computers and Geotechnics, 100, 84–96.Scopus. Cite
Alcolea, A., Kuhlmann, U., Marschall, P., Lisjak, A., Grasselli, G., Mahabadi, O. K., de La Vaissière, R., et al. (2017). A pragmatic approach to abstract the excavation damaged zone around tunnels of a geological radioactive waste repository: application to the HG-A experiment in Mont Terri. Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 443(1), 127–147.Scopus. Cite
Miglietta, P. C., Bentz, E. C., & Grasselli, G. (2017). Finite/discrete element modelling of reversed cyclic tests on unreinforced masonry structures. Engineering Structures, 138, 159–169.Scopus. Cite
Lisjak, A., Kaifosh, P., He, L., Tatone, B. S. A., Mahabadi, O. K., & Grasselli, G. (2017). A 2D, fully-coupled, hydro-mechanical, FDEM formulation for modelling fracturing processes in discontinuous, porous rock masses. Computers and Geotechnics, 81, 1–18.Scopus. Cite
Huang, X., Zhao, Q., Qi, S., Xia, K., Grasselli, G., & Chen, X. (2016). Numerical Simulation on Seismic Response of the Filled Joint under High Amplitude Stress Waves Using Finite-Discrete Element Method (FDEM). Materials (Basel), 10(1), 13. Cite
Biryukov, A., Tisato, N., & Grasselli, G. (2016). Attenuation of elastic waves in bentonite and monitoring of radioactive waste repositories. Geophysical Journal International, 205(1), 105–121.Scopus. Cite
Miglietta, P. C., Grasselli, G., & Bentz, E. C. (2016). Finite/discrete element model of tension stiffening in GFRP reinforced concrete. Engineering Structures, 111, 494–504.Scopus. Cite
Lisjak, A., Garitte, B., Grasselli, G., Müller, H. R., & Vietor, T. (2015). The excavation of a circular tunnel in a bedded argillaceous rock (Opalinus Clay): Short-term rock mass response and FDEM numerical analysis. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 45, 227–248.Scopus. Cite
Lisjak, A., Tatone, B. S. A., Mahabadi, O. K., Grasselli, G., Marschall, P., Lanyon, G. W., Vaissière, R. de la, et al. (2015). Hybrid Finite-Discrete Element Simulation of the EDZ Formation and Mechanical Sealing Process Around a Microtunnel in Opalinus Clay. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 49(5), 1849–1873.Scopus. Cite
Tatone, B. S. A., & Grasselli, G. (2015). A calibration procedure for two-dimensional laboratory-scale hybrid finite–discrete element simulations. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 75, 56–72.Scopus. Cite
Zhao, Q., Tisato, N., Grasselli, G., Mahabadi, O. K., Lisjak, A., & Liu, Q. (2015). Influence ofin situstress variations on acoustic emissions: a numerical study. Geophysical Journal International, 203(2), 1246–1252. Cite
Tisato, N., Quintal, B., Chapman, S., Madonna, C., Subramaniyan, S., Frehner, M., Saenger, E. H., et al. (2014). Seismic attenuation in partially saturated rocks: Recent advances and future directions. The Leading Edge, 33(6), 640–646.Scopus. Cite
Zhao, Q., Lisjak, A., Mahabadi, O. K., Liu, Q., & Grasselli, G. (2014). Numerical simulation of hydraulic fracturing and associated microseismicity using finite-discrete element method. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 6(6), 574–581. Cite
Lisjak, A., & Grasselli, G. (2014). A review of discrete modeling techniques for fracturing processes in discontinuous rock masses. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 6(4), 301–314.Scopus. Cite
Lisjak, A., Figi, D., & Grasselli, G. (2014). Fracture development around deep underground excavations: Insights from FDEM modelling. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 6(6), 493–505.Scopus. Cite
Biryukov, A., Tisato, N., & Grasselli, G. (2014). Workflow to numerically reproduce laboratory ultrasonic datasets. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 6(6), 582–590.Scopus. Cite
Lisjak, A., Grasselli, G., & Vietor, T. (2014). Continuum–discontinuum analysis of failure mechanisms around unsupported circular excavations in anisotropic clay shales. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 65, 96–115. Cite
Lisjak, A., Liu, Q., Zhao, Q., Mahabadi, O. K., & Grasselli, G. (2014). Erratum: Numerical simulation of acoustic emission in brittle rocks by two-dimensional finite-discrete element analysis. Geophysical Journal International, 196(2), 1263–1263.Scopus. Cite
Grasselli, G., Lisjak, A., Mahabadi, O. K., & Tatone, B. S. A. (2014). Influence of pre-existing discontinuities and bedding planes on hydraulic fracturing initiation. European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, 19(5), 580–597.Scopus. Cite
Zheng, L., Zhao, Q., Milkereit, B., Grasselli, G., & Liu, Q. (2014). Spectral-element simulations of elastic wave propagation in exploration and geotechnical applications. Earthquake Science, 27(2), 179–187.Scopus. Cite
Tatone, B. S. A., & Grasselli, G. (2014). Characterization of the effect of normal load on the discontinuity morphology in direct shear specimens using X-ray micro-CT. Acta Geotechnica, 10(1), 31–54.Scopus. Cite
Muralha, J., Grasselli, G., Tatone, B. S. A., Blümel, M., Chryssanthakis, P., & Yujing, J. (2013). ISRM Suggested Method for Laboratory Determination of the Shear Strength of Rock Joints: Revised Version. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 47(1), 291–302. Cite
Lisjak, A., Liu, Q., Zhao, Q., Mahabadi, O. K., & Grasselli, G. (2013). Numerical simulation of acoustic emission in brittle rocks by two-dimensional finite-discrete element analysis. Geophysical Journal International, 195(1), 423–443. Cite
Mahabadi, O. K., Randall, N. X., Zong, Z., & Grasselli, G. (2012). A novel approach for micro-scale characterization and modeling of geomaterials incorporating actual material heterogeneity. Geophysical Research Letters, 39(1), n/a-n/a. Cite
Tatone, B. S. A., & Grasselli, G. (2012). An Investigation of Discontinuity Roughness Scale Dependency Using High-Resolution Surface Measurements. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 46(4), 657–681. Cite
Tatone, B. S. A., & Grasselli, G. (2012). Quantitative Measurements of Fracture Aperture and Directional Roughness from Rock Cores. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 45(4), 619–629. Cite
Lisjak, A., Tatone, B. S. A., Grasselli, G., & Vietor, T. (2012). Numerical Modelling of the Anisotropic Mechanical Behaviour of Opalinus Clay at the Laboratory-Scale Using FEM/DEM. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 47(1), 187–206. Cite
Conference Paper
Kondrachova, T., & Grasselli, G. (2022). Are decisions on tunnelling projects truly sustainable? Reality vs theory. Presented at the TAC2022, Vancouver: Tunnelling Association of Canada. Cite
Kondrachova, T., de Boer, T., Haile, B. F., Grasselli, G., & Gaspari, G. M. (2022). University of Toronto Mississauga Rapid Transit Connection Concept. Presented at the TAC2022, Vancouver: Tunnelling Association of Canada. Cite
Younes, J., Li, X., & Grasselli, G. (2022). Blast induced rock fracturing and fragmentation: crack initiation and propagation processes considering the effect of gas penetration. Presented at the Fourth International Conference on Rock Dynamics and Applications, Xuzhou, China: RocDyn-4. Cite
Rizehbandi, A., Popoola, A., Ghafouri, S. M. H. S., & Grasselli, G. (2022). Investigating the Effect of Bedding Plane Orientation on the Mechanical and Elastic Properties of Shale. Presented at the 22nd Canadian Rock Mechanics Symposium, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Cite
Magsipoc, E., Haile, B. F., & Grasselli, G. (2022). Impact of Layering in Buckinghorse Shale on Strain Measurement Using Digital Image Correlation (DIC). Presented at the 22nd Canadian Rock Mechanics Symposium, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Cite
Li, X., Zhao, Q., & Grasselli, G. (2022). The Pulverization Mechanism of Host Rocks Induced in Faulting: Insights from Grain-scale Fracturing. Presented at the 22nd Canadian Rock Mechanics Symposium, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Cite
Li, M., Magsipoc, E., Sun, L., Peterson, K., & Grasselli, G. (2022). High-resolution Mapping and Characterization of Shale Fractures Hydraulically Induced in the Laboratory. Presented at the 22nd Canadian Rock Mechanics Symposium, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Cite
Haile, B. F., Aboayanah, K. R., & Grasselli, G. (2022). Investigating the Thermal Cracking Process of Granitic Rocks Using Digital Image Correlation (DIC). Presented at the 22nd Canadian Rock Mechanics Symposium, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Cite
Ghafouri, S. M. H. S., Aboayanah, K. R., Abdelaziz, A., & Grasselli, G. (2022). Numerical Investigation of the Influence of Bedding Plane Thickness and Friction on Cracking Pattern and Mechanical Behavior of Shale under Unconfined Loading Condition Using the Finite-Discrete Element Method (FDEM) (p. 11). Presented at the 56th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, ARMA: American Rock Mechanics Association. Cite
Rizehbandi, A., Campos, B., Caparroz, D., Parra, J., & Hasan, S. (2022). Compressed Air Energy Storage in salt caverns: a solution to renewable energy intermittency in Alberta? Presented at the GeoConvention 2022, Calgary. Cite
Ossetchkina, E., Asmaryan, H., Younes, J., & Grubas, S. (2022). A Feasibility Case-Study of Implementing District Heating for the Dene Tha’ First Nations. Presented at the GeoConvention 2022, Calgary. Cite
Dong, E., French, J., Ghafouri, S. M. H. S., Shim, J., & Tabatabaei, H. (2022). In Love with Seaweed? Kelp Farming Investment in Pursuit of Canada’s 2050 Net Zero Emissions Economy. Presented at the GeoConvention 2022, Calgary. Cite
Ossetchkina, E., Popoola, A., Aboayanah, K. R., de Boer, T., Magsipoc, E., Younes, J., Peterson, K., et al. (2022). Automated Quantification of Fracture Networks in Thermally Treated Granite. Presented at the 18th Euroseminar on Microscopy Applied to Building Materials, Lille, France: EMABM. Cite
Rizehbandi, A., Campos, B., Caparroz, D., Parra, J., & Hasan, S. (2022). Compressed Air Energy Storage in salt caverns: a solution to renewable energy intermittency in Alberta? Presented at the University of Calgary CREATE ReDeveLoP Annual Innovation Program, Calgary. Cite
Ossetchkina, E., Asmaryan, H., Younes, J., & Grubas, S. (2022). A Feasibility Case-Study of Implementing District Heating for the Dene Tha’ First Nations. Presented at the University of Calgary CREATE ReDeveLoP Annual Innovation Program, Calgary. Cite
Dong, E., French, J., Ghafouri, S. M. H. S., Shim, J., & Tabatabaei, H. (2022). In Love with Seaweed? Kelp Farming Investment in Pursuit of Canada’s 2050 Net Zero Emissions Economy. Presented at the University of Calgary CREATE ReDeveLoP Annual Innovation Program, Calgary. Cite
Aboayanah, K. R., Popoola, A., Sun, L., Peterson, K., & Grasselli, G. (2021). Grain-Based Finite-Discrete Element Modeling of Thermal Cracking in Stanstead Granite (p. 7). Presented at the ARMA/DGS/SEG 2nd International Geomechanics Symposium, ARMA: American Rock Mechanics Association. Cite
Kondrachova, T., Grasselli, G., & Gaspari, G. M. (2021). What about the cost of tunnels? A review of some recent Canadian tunnelling case histories. Presented at the TAC2020, Toronto: Tunnelling Association of Canada. Cite
Kondrachova, T. (2021). Improving the quality of Geotechnical Baseline Report (GBR) for tunneling projects. The Southeast Collector example. In C. G. Society (Ed.), . Presented at the GeoNiagara 2021, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada. Cite
Esquivias, D., Marion, K., Zhao, P., Borbon, J. R. H., & Brookson, T. (2021). Western Canadian LNG: A Pathway to Global GHG Reduction and Reconciliation. Presented at the Geoconvention 2021, Virtual. Cite
Kondrachova, T., & Gaspari, G. M. (2021). Design Build and Design Bid Build Traditional Project Delivery Methods and Modern Industry Trends. What is Most Efficient? In J. E. Carlson & G. W. Davidson (Eds.), . Presented at the Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference 2021, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Cite
Fong, M., Jalilpour, S., Wallace, C., Wu, P. S.-Y., & Zeinabady, D. (2021). Analysis of the Policy Options to Adopt Hydrogen for Electricity Generation in Nunavut Remote Communities. Presented at the University of Calgary CREATE ReDeveLoP Annual Innovation Program, Virtual. Cite
Esquivias, D., Marion, K., Zhao, P., Borbon, J. R. H., & Brookson, T. (2021). Western Canadian LNG: A Pathway to Global GHG Reduction and Reconciliation. Presented at the University of Calgary CREATE ReDeveLoP Annual Innovation Program, Virtual. Cite
Abdelaziz, A., & Grasselli, G. (2021). Modelling Failure in Layered Geological Formations – FDEM: A Micro-mechanical Approach that Bridges Across Scales. In A. Di Donna & D. Sterpi (Eds.), Challenges and Innovations in Geomechanics (pp. 140–155). Presented at the 16th International Conference of IACMAG 2021: Challenges and Innovations in Geomechanics, Springer, Cham. Cite
Grasselli, G., & Abdelaziz, A. (2020). FDEM: a laboratory calibrated, micro-mechanical approach that bridges across scales. Presented at the International Conference on Coupled Processes in Fractured Geological Media: Observation, Modeling, and Application – CouFrac2020, Seoul, Korea: ISRM Specialized Conference. Cite
Magsipoc, E., Li, M., Abdelaziz, A., Ha, J., Peterson, K., & Grasselli, G. (2020). Analysis of the Fracture Morphologies from a Laboratory Hydraulic Fracture Experiment on Montney Shale (p. 6). Presented at the ARMA/DGS/SEG International Geomechanics Symposium, ARMA: American Rock Mechanics Association. Cite
Popoola, A., Schumacher, N. D., Plata, I. C., & Mlella, M. M. (2020). Comparative Analysis of Canadian LNG to Global Natural Gas Supply: Shaping Canada’s Energy Future. Presented at the University of Calgary CREATE ReDeveLoP Annual Innovation Program, Virtual. Cite
Droboth, J., Haile, B. F., Ortega-Perez, A., & Dizon, E. (2020). Bitumen Transportation Bottleneck Solved? How Transporting Alberta’s Solid Bitumen via Rail Compares to Pipelines. Presented at the University of Calgary CREATE ReDeveLoP Annual Innovation Program, Virtual. Cite
Dormer, R., Eldridge, E., Aboayanah, K. R., & Wang, Y. (2020). Modernizing Caprock Integrity Regulations for Natural Gas Storage Sites to Mitigate Fugitive Gas Emissions. Presented at the University of Calgary CREATE ReDeveLoP Annual Innovation Program, Virtual. Cite
Sherzer, G. L., Fadakar, Y. A., Zhao, P., Afroughsabet, V., Coutinho, N., Shah, S., Peterson, K., et al. (2020). Comparison and Linking Between LDPM and FDEM Modeling for Fracturing in Concrete. Presented at the 15th Pipeline Technology Conference, Berlin, Germany. Cite
Abdelaziz, A., Ha, J., & Grasselli, G. (2020). Excavation stability in heterogeneous anisotropic shale formation. Presented at the 36th International Geological Congress, Delhi, India. Cite
Magsipoc, E., & Grasselli, G. (2020). Describing the Fracture Process Using Surface Roughness Parameters (p. 9). Presented at the 54th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, ARMA: American Rock Mechanics Association. Cite
Li, M., Magsipoc, E., Abdelaziz, A., Ha, J., Guo, J., Peterson, K., & Grasselli, G. (2020). Mapping Fracture Complexity in Hydraulically Fractured Montney Shale by Serial Section Reconstruction (p. 9). Presented at the 54th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, ARMA: American Rock Mechanics Association. Cite
Ha, J., & Grasselli, G. (2020). Simulating the Excavation Damaged Zone of A Supported Deep Geological Repository Using FDEM (p. 6). Presented at the 54th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, ARMA: American Rock Mechanics Association. Cite
Alghalandis, Y. F., Ha, J., & Grasselli, G. (2020). Smash – Smart Meshing for Realistic Geomechanical Models of Rock Slope Failure Processes (Vol. All Days). Presented at the 54th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, ARMA-2020-1733. Cite
Abdelaziz, A., Ha, J., Abul Khair, H., Adams, M., Tan, C. P., Musa, I. H., & Grasselli, G. (2019). Unconventional Shale Hydraulic Fracturing Under True Triaxial Laboratory Conditions, the Value of Understanding Your Reservoir (p. 16). Presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition – ATCE 2019, SPE: Society of Petroleum Engineers. Cite
Qiu, Y., Adams, M., & Grasselli, G. (2019). Simplified Dark Data Analytics of Everyday Completions Data, and its Relation to Observed Induced Seismicity Events: An Unconventional Big Data Solution (p. 16). Presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition – ATCE 2019, SPE: Society of Petroleum Engineers. Cite
Zhao, Q., Glaser, S. D., Tisato, N., & Grasselli, G. (2019). Assessing Energy Budget of Laboratory Fault Slip Using Quantitative Micro-CT Image Analysis (p. 6). Presented at the 53rd U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, ARMA: American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA). Cite
Grasselli, G. (2019). Advanced numerical modeling in engineering-FDEM: A micro-mechanical appproach that bridges across scales. International Conference on Civil, Structural and Transportation Engineering. Presented at the 4th International Conference on Civil, Structural and Transportation Engineering, ICCSTE 2019, Ottawa, Canada: Avestia Publishing.Scopus. Cite
Zhou, Y., Li, M., Fleming, N., & Green, R. (2019). The Traffic Light System and the Management of Induced Seismicity in Alberta. Presented at the University of Calgary CREATE ReDeveLoP Annual Innovation Program, Calgary, Alberta. Cite
Boyne, M., Kravchinsky, E., Esmaeilzadeh, Z., & Alimohammadi, H. (2019). Mitigation of Induced Seismicity that is Triggered by Hydraulic Fracturing. Presented at the University of Calgary CREATE ReDeveLoP Annual Innovation Program, Calgary, Alberta. Cite
Hu, J., Ossetchkina, E., Qiu, Y., Peterson, K., Grasselli, G., & Shah, S. (2019). Mapping fracture networks at the microscale in concrete weight coatings for pipelines. Presented at the 17th Euroseminar on Microscopy Applied to Building Materials, University of Toronto, Canada. Cite
Ha, J., & Grasselli, G. (2018). FDEM Tunnel Excavation Modelling in Layered Rock. Presented at the 10th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium The ISRM International Symposium for 2018 (ARMS10), Singapore. Cite
Qiu, Y., Abdelaziz, A., Peterson, K., & Grasselli, G. (2018). Modelling of concrete weight coating based on micromechanical characterization. Presented at the RILEMweek/CONMOD, Delft Netherlands. Cite
Zhou, H., Abdelaziz, A., & Grasselli, G. (2018). Rock Dilation and Its Effect on Fracture Transmissivity (p. 6). Presented at the SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, URTEC: Unconventional Resources Technology Conference. Cite
Alghalandis, Y. F., & Xu, C. (2018). A New Hybrid Mesh-Pipe Method for Modeling Fluid Flow in 3D Discrete Fracture Networks. Presented at the 2nd International Discrete Fracture Network Engineering Conference – DFNE 2018, Seattle. Cite
Alghalandis, Y. F., & Elmo, D. (2018). Application of Graph Theory for Robust and Efficient Rock Bridge Analysis. Presented at the 2nd International Discrete Fracture Network Engineering Conference – DFNE 2018, Seattle. Cite
Zhou, H., & Grasselli, G. (2018). Dilation of rock joints based on quantified surface description. Presented at the 52nd U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Seattle: American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA). Cite
Zhao, Q., Tisato, N., & Grasselli, G. (2018). Rotary shear test under X-ray micro-computed tomography. Presented at the 52nd U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Seattle: American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA). Cite
Qiu, Y., Peterson, K., Grasselli, G., Moslow, T., & Adams, M. (2018). Micromechanical characterization of the lower Triassic Montney Claraia biostrome. Presented at the 52nd U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Seattle. Cite
Thesis
Wang, Y. (2020, November). Numerical Simulation of Complex Hydraulic Fracture Development by Coupling Geo-mechanical and Reservoir Simulator (MASc Thesis). University of Toronto, Toronto. Cite
Zhou, H. (2019). Scratching the Surface: Shear Dilation of Rock Joints Based on Quantified Surface Description (MASc Thesis). University of Toronto. Cite
Qiu, Y. (2019). Upscaling Micromechanical Indentation Properties to Mesoscale Behaviour in Geomaterials (MASc Thesis). University of Toronto. Cite
Magsipoc, E. (2019). Quantifying the Fracture Process using Surface Roughness Parameters (MASc Thesis). University of Toronto. Cite
Hu, J. (2019). Characterization of Pipeline Exterior and Interior Coating Material (MASc Thesis). University of Toronto. Cite
Zhao, Q. (2017). Investigating brittle rock failure and associated seismicity using laboratory experiments and numerical simulations (PhD Thesis). University of Toronto. Cite
Miglietta, P. C. (2017). Application of the Hybrid Finite/Discrete Element Method to the Numerical Simulation of Masonry Structures (PhD Thesis). University of Toronto. Cite
Ha, J. (2017). FDEM Tunnel Modelling in Georgian Bay Shale (MASc Thesis). University of Toronto. Cite
Harvey, S. G. E. (2016). Prediction of Blast-induced Ground Vibration and Rock Fragmentation by Statistical and Combined Finite-discrete Element Modelling Methods for the McGill Utility Tunnel (MASc Thesis). University of Toronto. Cite
Biryukov, A. (2015). Simulated Geophysical Monitoring of Radioactive Waste Repository Barriers (MASc Thesis). University of Toronto. Cite
Tatone, B. S. A. (2014). Investigating the Evolution of Rock Discontinuity Asperity Degradation and Void Space Morphology under Direct Shear (PhD Thesis). University of Toronto. Cite
Lisjak, A. (2014). Investigating the Influence of Mechanical anisotropy on the Fracturing Behaviour of Brittle Clay Shales with Application to Deep Geological Repositories (PhD Thesis). University of Toronto. Cite
Zhao, Q. (2013). Numerical Studies of Frictional Sliding Behavior and Influences of Confining Pressure on Accoustic Activities in Compression Tests Using FEM/DEM (MASc Thesis). University of Toronto. Cite
Mahabadi, O. K. (2012). Investigating the Influence of Micro-scale Heterogeneity and Microstructure on the Failure and Mechanical Behaviour of Geomaterials (PhD Thesis). University of Toronto. Cite
Tatone, B. S. A. (2010). Quantitative Characterization of Natural Rock Discontinuity Roughness In-situ and in the Laboratory (MASc Thesis). University of Toronto. Cite
Grasselli, G. (2001). Shear strength of rock joints based on quantified surface description (PhD Thesis). EPFL (Lausanne). Cite
Grasselli, G. (1995). Comportamento meccanico di masse rocciose discontinue rinforzate con bulloni passivi (MASc Thesis). Università di Parma. Cite
Posters
Ossetchkina, E., Popoola, A., Aboayanah, K. R., Zhao, P., Peterson, K., & Grasselli, G. (2022). From Grain to Element: Thermal Fracturing Experiments to Build Better Grain-Based FDEM Models. Cite
Magsipoc, E., Li, M., & Grasselli, G. (2022). See The Unseen – High-resolution Imaging and Characterizing Laboratory Fractures in Layered Anisotropic Rocks. Cite
Ghafouri, S. M. H. S., & Grasselli, G. (2022). A Deeper Dive Exploring the Mechanical Behaviourof Layered Rock. Cite
de Boer, T., & Grasselli, G. (2022). Look What I Found Online! Integrating Public Access Data to Validate Laboratory Experiments for Field Applications. Cite
Ossetchkina, E., Asmaryan, H., Younes, J., & Grubas, S. (2022). A Feasibility Case-Study of Implementing District Heating for the Dene Tha’ First Nations. Cite
Rizehbandi, A., Campos, B., Caparroz, D., Parra, J., & Hasan, S. (2022). Compressed Air Energy Storage in salt caverns: a solution to renewable energy intermittency in Alberta? Cite
Dong, E., French, J., Ghafouri, S. M. H. S., Shim, J., & Tabatabaei, H. (2022). In Love with Seaweed? Kelp Farming Investment in Pursuit of Canada’s 2050 Net Zero Emissions Economy. Cite
Asmaryan, H., Ossetchkina, E., Younes, J., & Grubas, S. (2022). A Techno-Economic Analysis of Geothermal District Heating for the Dene Tha’ First Nations. Cite
Fong, M., Jalilpour, S., Wallace, C., Wu, P. S.-Y., & Zeinabady, D. (2021). Wind – Hydrogen, a coupled energy alternative to diesel for Nunavut and other northern communities. Cite
Fong, M., Jalilpour, S., Wallace, C., Wu, P. S.-Y., & Zeinabady, D. (2021). Investigating the Feasibility of Hydrogen to Reduce Diesel Reliance in Remote Communities. Cite
Esquivias, D., Marion, K., Zhao, P., Borbon, J. R. H., & Brookson, T. (2021). Western Canadian LNG: A Pathway to Global GHG Reduction and Reconciliation. Cite
Droboth, J., Haile, B. F., Ortega-Perez, A., & Dizon, E. (2020). Bitumen Transportation Bottleneck Solved? How Transporting Alberta’s Solid Bitumen via Rail Compares to Pipelines. Cite
Aboayanah, K. R., Wang, Y., Eldridge, E., Dormer, R., & Mayer, B. (2020). Geomechanical assessment of potential gas leak pathways: a numerical modeling study on caprock integrity of natural gas storage site. Cite
Popoola, A., Schumacher, N. D., Plata, I. C., & Mlella, M. M. (2020). Comparative Analysis of Canadian LNG to Global Natural Gas Supply: Shaping Canada’s Energy Future. Cite
Popoola, A., Schumacher, N. D., Plata, I. C., & Mlella, M. M. (2020). Comparative Analysis of Canadian LNG to Global Natural Gas Supply: Shaping Canada’s Energy Future. Cite
Droboth, J., Haile, B. F., Ortega-Perez, A., & Dizon, E. (2020). Bitumen Transportation Bottleneck Solved? How Transporting Alberta’s Solid Bitumen via Rail Compares to Pipelines. Cite
Aboayanah, K. R., Wang, Y., Eldridge, E., Dormer, R., & Mayer, B. (2020). Geomechanical assessment of potential gas leak pathways: a numerical modeling study on caprock integrity of natural gas storage site. Cite
Qiu, Y., Adams, M., & Grasselli, G. (2019). Analysis of Seismic Hazards in the Montney through Completions data. Cite
Magsipoc, E., Zhou, H., Li, M., & Grasselli, G. (2019). Shear Dilation and Fluid Transmissivity of Rock Fractures Based on Quantified Surface Description. Cite
Li, M., Magsipoc, E., Abdelaziz, A., Ha, J., & Grasselli, G. (2019). Mapping Fracture Complexity in Shale Rock. Cite
Abdelaziz, A., & Grasselli, G. (2019). Hydraulic Fracturing Under True Triaxial Laboratory Conditions – Value of understanding your reservoir rock. Cite
Kravchinsky, E., Alimohammadi, H., Boyne, M., Esmaeilzadeh, Z., & Eaton, D. (2019). Mitigation of Induced Seismicity that is Triggered by Hydraulic Fracturing. Cite
Green, R., Li, M., Fleming, N., Zhou, Y., & Grasselli, G. (2019). Utilizing Ground Motion in the Traffic Light System to Better Mitigate Potential Damages Caused by Induced Seismic Events. Cite
Zhou, Y., Li, M., Fleming, N., & Green, R. (2019). The Traffic Light System and the Management of Induced Seismicity in Alberta. Cite
Boyne, M., Kravchinsky, E., Esmaeilzadeh, Z., & Alimohammadi, H. (2019). Mitigation of Induced Seismicity that is Triggered by Hydraulic Fracturing. Cite
Wang, Y., & Grasselli, G. (2018). Laboratory Low Frequency Measurements on Synthetic Sandstone. Cite
Qiu, Y., Abdelaziz, A., Peterson, K., & Grasselli, G. (2018). Micromechanical Characterization of Montney’s Lower Triassic Claraia Biostrome. Cite
Ha, J., Abdelaziz, A., & Grasselli, G. (2018). Hydraulic Fracturing under True Triaxial Conditions. Cite
Abdelaziz, A., & Grasselli, G. (2018). Microcracks Orientation and their Effect on Macroscopic Strength. Cite
Qiu, Y., Abdelaziz, A., Peterson, K., & Grasselli, G. (2018). Modelling of concrete weight coating based on micromechanical characterization. Cite
Zhou, H., Abdelaziz, A., Zhao, Q., & Grasselli, G. (2017). Simulating realistic rock behaviour using the combined finite-discrete element method. Cite
Book
Diederichs, M., & Grasselli, G. (2009). RockEng09 – Rock Engineering in Difficult Conditions. Cite
Grasselli, G., & Kim, B. (2007). Use of 3D digital system for rock mass characterization. Memorie in ricordo di Renato Ribacchi. Patron. Cite
Book Section
Grasselli, G., Zhao, Q., Lisjak, A., & Liu, Q. (2013). Numerical simulation of acoustic emission in rocks using FEM/DEM. Rock Dynamics and Applications – State of the Art (pp. 149–159). CRC Press.Scopus. Cite
Manzella, I., Lisjak, A., Mahabadi, O. K., & Grasselli, G. (2011). Influence of initial block packing on rock avalanche flow and emplacement mechanisms through FEM/DEM simulations. Pan-Am Canadian Geotechnical Society Geotechnical Conference. Cite
Nasseri, M. H. B., Tatone, B. S. A., Grasselli, G., & Young, R. P. (2009). Fracture Toughness and Fracture Roughness Interrelationship in Thermally treated Westerly Granite. In S. Vinciguerra & Y. Bernabé (Eds.), Rock Physics and Natural Hazards (pp. 801–822). Basel: Birkhäuser Basel. Cite
Report
Kaiser, P., & Grasselli, G. (2005). Review of stress-driven dynamic failure during tunnel excavation. Cite