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Journal articles
2009, 'Enhanced student collaboration in mining engineering through peer review of major projects', The International Journal of Learning, 16, pp. 501 - 519, http://ijb.cgpublisher.com/product/pub.30/prod.2494
,Conference Papers
2105, 'Changes in cutter performance with tool wear', in Aziz N (ed.), Proceedings of the 2015 Coal Operators' Conference, University of Wollongong, University of Wollongong, pp. 284 - 291, presented at 2015 Coal Operators' Conference, University of Wollongong, 11 February 2105 - 13 February 2015, http://ro.uow.edu.au/coal/575/
,2020, 'Parametric studies of cable bolts using a modified short encapsulation pull-out test', in Rock Mechanics for Natural Resources and Infrastructure Development- Proceedings of the 14th International Congress on Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, ISRM 2019, pp. 2006 - 2011
,2019, 'Statistical assessment of performance of cable bolts under axial loading', in 5th ISRM Young Scholars' Symposium on Rock Mechanics and International Symposium on Rock Engineering for Innovative Future, YSRM 2019, pp. 69 - 74
,2018, 'A comparison of the performance of fully versus partially encapsulated cable bolts based on laboratory-sclae testing', in Ausrock2018: Fourth Australasian Ground Control in Mining Conference Proceedings, AusIMM, Melbourne, Sydney, Australia, pp. 291 - 302, presented at Ausrock2018: 4th Australasian Ground Control in Mining Conference, Sydney, Australia, 28 November 2018 - 30 November 2018
,2018, 'A systematic approach to data collection for improving the effectiveness in tunnel construction when using roadheaders', Singapore, presented at ARMS10: 10th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium, Singapore, 29 October 2018 - 03 November 2018, https://www.onepetro.org/conference-paper/ISRM-ARMS10-2018-103
,2018, 'Energy revolution characteristics of pressure-arch during shallow horizontal coal mining', in Rock Mechanics in Infrastructure and Resource Development, Singapore, presented at ARMS10, 10th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium, Singapore, 29 October 2018 - 03 November 2018
,2018, 'Experimental protocol for stress corrosion cracking for full-size cable bolts', in Li CC; Li X; Zhang ZX (eds.), Rock Dynamics – Experiments, Theories and Applications - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Rock Dynamics and Applications, ROCDYN-3 2018, Taylor & Francis, Trondheim, Norway, pp. 645 - 650, presented at 3rd International Confrence on Rock Dynamics and Applications (RocDyn-3), Trondheim, Norway, 26 June 2018 - 27 June 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27191
,2018, 'Modelling the load-displacement behavior of fully grouted cable bolts under constant normal stiffness', in Dershowitz B; Felice C (ed.), Proceedings 52nd US Rock Mechanics/Geomechancis Symposium, Seattle, USA, presented at 52nd US Rock Mechanics/Geomechancis Symposium, Seattle, USA, 17 June 2018 - 20 June 2018, https://www.onepetro.org/download/conference-paper/ARMA-2018-184?id=conference-paper/ARMA-2018-184
,2018, 'Comparison of the performance of resin and cementitious grouting media for cable bolts', in Aziz N; Kininmonth B (ed.), Proceedings of the 2018 Coal Operators Conference, University of Wollonong, University of Wollongong, pp. 363 - 372, presented at 2018 Coal Operators Conference, University of Wollongong, 07 February 2018 - 09 February 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26494
,2018, 'Evolution characteristics of pressure-arch in disturbed overburden during shallow horizontal coal mining', in Proceedings of the 37th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, ICGCM 2018, pp. 219 - 227
,2018, 'Laboratory methods for investigation on stress corrosion cracking of rockbolts and cable bolts', in ISRM International Symposium - 10th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium, ARMS 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27742
,2017, 'An improvement to unified size effect law for intact rock', in Proceedings 51st US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, San Francisco, USA, presented at 51st US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, San Francisco, USA, 25 June 2017 - 28 June 2017
,2017, 'Instability characteristics analysis of the stress arch in key roof blocks during shallow horizontal thick coal mining', in Proceedings 4th ISRM Young Scholars’ Symposium on Rock Mechanics and the 5th International Symposium on New Development in Rock Engineering, Jeju Island, Korea, presented at 4th ISRM Young Scholars’ Symposium, Jeju Island, Korea, 11 May 2017 - 13 May 2017
,2017, 'A comparison between resin and cementitious material in the grouting of cable bolts', in Aziz N; Kininmonth B (ed.), Proceedings 17th Coal Operators' Conference, University of Wollongong, University of Wollongong, pp. 193 - 203, presented at Coal2017 Conference, University of Wollongong, 08 February 2017 - 10 February 2017, http://ro.uow.edu.au/coal/642/
,2017, 'The effect of water saturation in sandstone and limestone samples on disc cutting performance', in Aziz N; Kininmonth B (ed.), Proceedings 17th Coal Operators' Conference, University of Wollonong, University of Wollonong, pp. 254 - 260, presented at Coal2017 Conference, University of Wollonong, 08 February 2017 - 10 February 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26596
,2017, 'Variation in anchorage performance of a high capacity modified bulb cable bolt under differing conditions in a weak confining medium', in Aziz N; Kininmonth B (ed.), Proceedings 17th Coal Operators' Conference, University of Wollonong, University of Wollongong, pp. 211 - 221, presented at Coal2017 Conference, University of Wollongong, 08 February 2017 - 10 February 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26188
,2016, 'Effect of cutter tool angle on rock cutting performance', in Harmonizing Rock Mechanics with Sustainable Economic Development, ARMS9, Bali, Indonesia, presented at 9th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium, Bali, Indonesia, 18 October 2016 - 20 October 2016
,2016, 'Variation in the reactivity of chemical solutions on rock properties with changes in temperature', in Harmonizing Rock Mechanics with Sustainable Economic Development, ARMS9, Bali, Indonesia, presented at 9th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium, Bali, Indonesia, 18 October 2016 - 20 October 2016
,2016, 'Parametric study of cable bolt performance under axial loading in medium strength synthetic rock', in Hus K (ed.), Proceedings Eighth International Symposium on Ground Support in Mining and Underground Construction, Lulea University of Technology, Lulea, Sweden, presented at Ground Support in Mining and Underground Construction, Lulea, Sweden, 12 September 2016 - 14 September 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00603-016-1063-4
,2016, 'An experimental study of shear deformation behavior of rockbolts under dynamic loading', in Ulusay R; Aydan O; Gercek H; Hindistan MA; Tuncay E (eds.), The Proceedings of Eurock 2016: Rock Mechanics & Rock Engineering - From the Past to the Future, CRC Press / Balkema, Cappadocia, Turkey, pp. 797 - 802, presented at Eurock 2016, Cappadocia, Turkey, 29 August 2016 - 31 December 2016, http://scholar.google.com.au/scholar?oi=bibs&cluster=16030893732103459188&btnI=1&hl=en
,2016, 'Evaluation of stress corrosion cracking failure for steel anchoring elements', in Ulusay R; Aydan O; Gercek H; Hindistan MA; Tuncay E (eds.), Eurock 2016: Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering - From the Past to the Future, CRC Press / Balkema, Cappadoccia, Turkey, pp. 695 - 700, presented at Eurock 2016, Cappadoccia, Turkey, 29 August 2016 - 31 December 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781315388502-120
,2016, 'On Size-dependent Uniaxial Compressive Strength of Sedimentary Rocks in Reservoir Geomechanics', in Proceedings 50th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Houston, USA, presented at 50th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Houston, USA, 26 June 2016 - 29 June 2016, http://scholar.google.com.au/scholar?oi=bibs&cluster=13840595945801455858&btnI=1&hl=en
,2016, 'A review of highwall mining experience and practice', in Aziz N; Kininmonth B (ed.), Proceedings of the 2016 Coal Operators' Conference, University of Wollongong, University of Wollongong, pp. 522 - 530, presented at Coal2016, University of Wollongong, 10 February 2016 - 12 February 2016, http://ro.uow.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2300&context=coal
,2016, 'Sample size and sample strength effects on testing the performance of cable bolts', in Aziz N; Kininmonth B (ed.), Proceedings of the 2016 Coal Operators' Conference, University of Wollongong, University of Wollongong, pp. 40 - 52, presented at Coal2016, University of Wollongong, 10 February 2016 - 12 February 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/25764
,2016, 'The effect of temperature on the application of chemical solutions to rock', in Aziz N; Kininmonth B (ed.), Proceedings of the 2016 Coal Operators' Conference, University of Wollongong, University of Wollongong, pp. 139 - 150, presented at Coal2016, University of Wollongong, 10 February 2016 - 12 February 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/25766
,2016, 'An experimental study of shear deformation behavior of rockbolt under dynamic loading', in ISRM International Symposium - EUROCK 2016, pp. 797 - 802, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781315388502-137
,2016, 'Evaluation of stress corrosion cracking failure for steel anchoring elements', in ISRM International Symposium - EUROCK 2016, pp. 695 - 700, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781315388502-120
,2015, 'Axial performance of a modified fully grouted cable bolt tested with a new laboratory short encapsulation pull test', in Barczak T; Peng SS (ed.), Proceedings 34th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA, Morgantown, WV, USA, pp. 105 - 111, presented at 34th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, Morgantown, WV, USA, 28 July 2015 - 30 July 2015, http://icgcm.conferenceacademy.com/papers/allpapers.aspx
,2015, 'Investigation into the effect of length to diameter ratio on the point load strength index of Gosford sandstone', in Proceedings 49th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium 2015, San Francisco, USA, pp. 478 - 488, presented at 49th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, San Francisco, USA, 28 June 2015 - 01 July 2015, https://www.onepetro.org/conference-paper/ARMA-2015-639
,2015, 'A comparison of the anchorage performance of cable bolts based on a newly developed testing methodology', in Proceedings 13th International Congress of Rock Mechanics: Innovations in Applied Theoretical Rock Mechanics, ISRM, Montreal, Canada, pp. 313 - 323, presented at 13th International Congress of Rock Mechanics, Montreal, Canada, 10 May 2015 - 13 May 2015, https://www.onepetro.org/download/conference-paper/ISRM-13CONGRESS-2015-105?id=conference-paper/ISRM-13CONGRESS-2015-105
,2015, 'Bent beam coupon testing for the investigation of stress corrosion cracking in rockbolts', in Proceedings 13th International Congress of Rock Mechanics: Innovations in Applied and Theoretical Rock Mechanics, ISRM, Montreal, Canada, pp. 322 - 328, presented at 13th International Congress of Rock Mechanics, Montreal, Canada, 10 May 2015 - 13 May 2015, https://www.onepetro.org/download/conference-paper/ISRM-13CONGRESS-2015-109?id=conference-paper/ISRM-13CONGRESS-2015-109
,2015, 'Bent beam coupon testing for the investigation of stress corrosion cracking in rockbolts', in Hassani ; Hadjigeorgiou ; Archibald (eds.), Innovations in Applied and Theoretical Rock Mechanics, Montreal, pp. 1 - 8, presented at 13th International Congress of Rock Mechanics, Montreal, 10 May 2015 - 13 May 2015
,2015, 'Changes in drilling performance and dust suppression with the use of a Water Separator Sub', in Aziz N; Kininmonth B (ed.), Proceedings of the 2015 Coal Operators' Conference, University of Wollongong, University of Wollongong, pp. 331 - 337, presented at 2015 Coal Operators' Conference, University of Wollongong, 11 February 2015 - 13 February 2015, http://ro.uow.edu.au/coal/582/
,2015, 'The influence of concrete sample testing dimensions on assessing cable bolt load carrying capacity', in Aziz N; Kininmonth B (ed.), Proceedings of the 2015 Coal Operators' Conference, University of Wollongong, University of Wollongong, pp. 138 - 146, presented at 2015 Coal Operators's Conference, University of Wollongong, 11 February 2015 - 13 February 2015, http://ro.uow.edu.au/coal/558/
,2014, 'Tensile stress mobilization along a rockbolt under shear load', in Proceedings 3rd ISRM International Young Scholars' Symposium on Rock Mechanics, Taylor & Francis Group, China, pp. 275 - 279, presented at 3rd ISRM International Young Scholars' Symposium on Rock Mechanics, China, 09 November 2014 - 10 November 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b17617-53
,2014, 'Mechanical properties of cementitious grout serving in fully grouted cable bolting systems', in Hagan P; Saydam S (ed.), AusRock 2014: Third Australasian Ground Control in Mining Conference, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Sydney, Australia, pp. 269 - 276, presented at AusRock2014: Third Australasian Ground Control in Mining Conference, Sydney, Australia, 05 November 2014 - 06 November 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/25584
,2014, 'Consideration of the Factors Impacting on the Design of the Laboratory Short Encapsulation Test for Cable Bolts', in Shimizu N; Kaneko K; Kaneko J (eds.), Proceedings 8th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium, ISRM, Hokkaido, Japan, pp. 1379 - 1388, presented at ARMS 8, Hokkaido, Japan, 14 October 2014 - 16 October 2014
,2014, 'Experimental investigation into the mechanical behavior of Gosford sandstone at different sizes', in Labuz J; Detournay E; Pettitt W; Petersen L; Sterling R (eds.), Proceedings 48th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Minneapolis, USA, presented at 48th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Minneapolis, USA, 01 June 2014 - 04 June 2014, https://www.onepetro.org/conference-paper/ARMA-2014-7154
,2014, 'Experimental study of the shear behaviour of rock joints under constant normal load and constant normal stiffness conditions', in Labuz J; Detournay E; Pettitt W; Petersen L; Sterling R (eds.), Proceedings 48th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Minneapolis, USA, presented at 48th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Minneapolis, USA, 01 June 2014 - 04 June 2014, https://www.onepetro.org/conference-paper/ARMA-2014-7384
,2014, 'A review of ground support systems performance subjected to dynamic loading', in Alajano A; Perucho A; Olalla C; Jimenez R (eds.), Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering: structures on and in rock masses, CRC Press, Vigo, Spain, pp. 1063 - 1068, presented at Eurock 2014, Vigo, Spain, 27 May 2014 - 29 May 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b16955-183
,2014, 'The load transfer mechanics of fully grouted cable bolts: a theoretical analysis', in Alejano A; Perucho A; Olalla C; Jimenez R (eds.), Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering: structures on and in rock masses, CRC Press/Balkema, Vigo, Spain, pp. 1045 - 1050, presented at Eurock 2014, Vigo, Spain, 27 May 2014 - 29 May 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b16955-180
,2014, 'An assessment of the correlation between the strength and cuttability of rock', in Proceedings 14th Coal Operators' Conference, Univesity of Wollonong, Wollongong, pp. 186 - 192, presented at 2014 Coal Operators' Conference, University of Wollongong, 12 February 2014 - 14 February 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26584
,2014, 'The load transfer mechanism of fully grouted cable bolts under laboratory tests', in Proceedings 14th Coal Operators' Conference, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, pp. 137 - 146, presented at 2014 Coal Operators Conference, Wollongong, 12 February 2014 - 14 February 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26362
,2014, 'The size effect of rock samples used in anchorage performance testing of cable bolts', in Proceedings 14th Coal Operators' Conference, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, pp. 128 - 136, presented at 2104 Coal Operators' Conference, University of Wollonong, 12 February 2014 - 14 February 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26361
,2013, 'An investigation of the corrosive impact of groundwater on rock bolts in underground coalmines', in Hagan P; Saydam (ed.), AusRock 2014: Third Australasian Ground Control in Mining Conference. Proceedings, Australasian Insitiute of Mining & Metallurgy, Sydney, Australia, pp. 277 - 286, presented at AusRock2014: Third Australasian Ground Control in Mining Conference, Sydney, Australia, 05 November 2013 - 06 November 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/26591
,2013, 'Environmental characterisation of the stress-corrosion cracking of rockbolts in underground coal mines via laboratory and in-situ testing', in Kwasniewski M; Lydzba D (ed.), Rock Mechanics for Resources, Energy, and Environment (EUROCK 2013), CRC Press/Balkema, London, pp. 261 - 266, presented at Eurock2013 – The 2013 ISRM International Symposium, Wroclaw, Poland, 23 September 2013 - 26 September 2013
,2013, 'Numerical investigation of asperity degradation in the direct shear test of rock joints', in Kwasniewski M; Lydzba D (ed.), Rock Mechanics for Resources, Energy, and Environment (EUROCK 2013), CRC Press/Balkema, London, pp. 391 - 397, presented at Eurock2013 – The 2013 ISRM International Symposium, Wroclaw, Poland, 23 September 2013 - 26 September 2013
,2013, 'Application of acoustic emission tomography technique in concrete', in Proceedings 2nd International Conference on Civil, Architecture and Hydraulic Enginering, Zhuhai, China, presented at 2nd International Conference on Civil, Architecture and Hydraulic Enginering, Zhuhai, China, 27 July 2013 - 28 July 2013
,2013, 'A modified failure criterion with scale effect parameter', in Proceedings 47th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium 2013, San Francisco, USA, presented at 47th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, San Francisco, USA, 23 June 2013 - 26 June 2013, https://www.onepetro.org/conference-paper/ARMA-2013-186
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