Publication List

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kaiser, P., & Grasselli, G. (2005). Review of stress-driven dynamic failure during tunnel excavation. Cite