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Publications

BOOKS
Indraratna, B. and Ranjith, P.G. (2001). Hydromechanical Aspects and Unsaturated Flow in Jointed Rock, Balkema Publisher, Netherlands, 286p.

 

Recent Referred Journal publications

1. Ranjith PG, Jasinge D, Mehic M; Choi SK (2010). The effect of CO2 saturation on mechanical properties of Australian black coal using Acoustic Emission
   Authors, Fuel, Volume 89, Issue 8, August 2010, Pages 2110-2117, Abstract(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V3B-4YN4980-6&_user=10&_coverDate=08/31/2010&_rdoc=1&), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
2. Jasinge D, Ranjith PG, and Choi SK, (2010) Development of a Reconstituted Brown Coal material Using Cement for the Purpose of CO2 Sequestration Investigation, Environmental Earth Sciences (accepted August 2010) Abstract(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V3B-4YN4980-6&_user=10),For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
3. Yellishetty G, Mudd M and Ranjith PG (2010)The steel industry, abiotic resource depletion and life cycle assessment: a real or perceived issue? , Journal of Cleaner Production, doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2010.08.020,Abstract(http://www.citeulike.org/user/aliciavd/article/7870113), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
4. Shukla R., Ranjith P.G.,Haque A, Choi SK (2010). A Review of Studies on CO2 Sequestration and Caprock Integrity, Fuel, Volume 89, Issue 10, October 2010, Pages 2651-2664,Abstract(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V3B-504JYMP-2&_user=1 ), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
5. Shukla R; Ranjith PG, Choi SK, Haque A, (2010), Study of Caprock integrity in Geo-sequestration of Carbon Dioxide. International Journal of Geomechanics, Abstract((http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0000015) ), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
6. Yasar E., Ranjith PG, Perera MSA (2010). Physico-mechanical behaviour of southeastern Melbourne sedimentary rocks. Int. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Science,   Abstract(http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2009.12.002), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
7. Scott B, Ranjtih PG, Choi SK and Khandelwal M (2010).  A review on existing opencast coal mining methods within Australia. Journal of Mining Science Vol. 46, No. 3, pp. 280-297.Abstract(http://www.springerlink.com/content/210l3p716tk1w28k/), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
8. Stanley B, Singh GJ, Haque A, Ranjith PG and A. Bouazza (2010). Lime optimisation in lime-slag treated soft Coode Island Silt in Melbourne, Australian Geomechanics, Vol.45, pp. 65-76.
9. Scott B, Ranjtih PG, Choi SK and Khandelwal M (2010).  A review on existing opencast coal mining methods within Australia. Journal of Mining Science Vol. 46, No. 3, pp. 73-88 (in Russian) Abstract(http://www.springerlink.com/content/93886j015w760100/), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
10. A. M. Kilic, E Yasar, Erdogan Y and Ranjith PG (2009) Influence of rock mass properties on blasting efficiency, Scientific Research and Essay Vol.4 (10), (Accepted August 2009), , Abstract(http://www.academicjournals.org/SRE), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
11. Scott B, Ranjtih PG, Choi SK and Khandelwal M (2009). Geological and Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Coal Mining Methods within Australia, Environmental Geology, . Abstract(http://springerlink.com/content/93886j015w760100/?p=cb15e7ec135a4ec4944c357561f6a5c0&pi=2), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
12. Kristinof R, Ranjith PG, and  Choi SK (2009). Finite Element Simulation of Fluid Flow in fractured rock media, Journal of Environmental Earth Sciences, DOI: 10.1007/s12665-009-0214-2.Abstract(http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=22591388)For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
13. Yellishetty M, Ranjith PG and D. Lalit Kumar (2009) Metal concentrations and metal mobility in unsaturated mine wastes in mining areas of Goa, India Resources, Conservation and Recycling 53(7), 379–385. Abstract(http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=22591388), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
14. Yellishetty M, Ranjith PG, A. Tharumarajah, and Sheshanath Bhosale (2009). Life Cycle Assessment in the Minerals and Metals Sector: A Critical Review of Selected Issues and Challenges, International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (IF=1.607), DOI:10.1007/s11367-009-0060-1,Abstract(http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=22591388), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
15. Ranjith PG (2009). An experimental study on single and two phase fluid flow through Fractured Granite Specimens, Environmental Geology,  10.1007/s12665-009-0124-3, Volume 59, Number 7, Pages 1389-1395.Abstract(http://www.springerlink.com/content/1866-6280/59/7/), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
16. Jasinge D, Ranjith PG, Choi SK, Kodikara J, Arthur M and Li H (2009). Mechanical Properties of Reconstituted Australian Black Coal. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 135, Issue7, pp. 980-985 ,Abstract(http://cedb.asce.org/cgi/WWWdisplay.cgi?172750 ), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
17. Wang SH, Lee CI, Ranjith PG, and Tang CA (2009).Modeling the Effects of Heterogeneity and Anisotropy on the Excavation Damaged=Disturbed Zone (EDZ), Rock Mech Rock Engng 42: 229–258, DOI 10.1007/s00603-009-0177-3.Abstract(http://cedb.asce.org/cgi/WWWdisplay.cgi?172750), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
18. Quy NM, Ranjith PG, Choi SK, Giao PH, Jasinge, D (2009). Analytical Assessment of Horizontal Well Efficiency with Reference to Improved Oil Recovery of the South-East Dragon Oil Field Southern Offshore of Vietnam, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, Volume 66, Issues 3-4, June 2009, Pages 75-82.Abstract(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
19. Bouazza, M, Gates W and Ranjith PG (2009). Hydraulic conductivity of biopolymer treated silty sand, Goetehnique 59, No. 1, 71–72 (doi: 10.1680/geot.2007.00137), Abstract(http://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/content/article/10.1680/geot.2007.00137;jsessionid=gj6h8r0722pb9.z-telford-01) For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
20. Ranjith PG, Choi SK (2008). Mechanical properties of Australian coal due to the adsorption of Carbon dioxide, Canadian Mining Journal, page 7, June Edition.Abstract(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V8C-4T72WPB-1&_user=10&_coverDate ), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
21. Li H and Ranjith PG (2008). Three-Dimensional Finite Element Method For Napl Contaminant And Subsurface Water Two-Phase Flows, Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering, vol.27 (12), pp. 2509-25 17.
22. Yellishetty M, Vanda Karpe, E. H. Reddy, K. N. Subhash and Ranjith PG (2008). Mineral wastes as alternative, sustainable construction material. Canadian Mining Journal, page 7, February edition.Abstract(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6VDX-4T9TC5C-2&_user=10&_coverDate=09/30/2008&_rdoc=1&_fmt=high&_orig=search&_origin=search&_sort=d&_docanchor), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
23. Ranjith PG, Jasinge D, Song JY and Choi SK (2008). A study of the effect of strain rate and moisture content on mechanical properties of concrete: Use of acoustic emission, Mechanics of Materials Journal, Vol 40/6 pp 453-469, 10.1016/j.mechmat.2007.1 1.002 (IF= 2.106).Abstract( http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=20258323 ), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
24. Yaralõ O, Yaşar E, Bacak G, Ranjith PG (2008). A study of rock abrasivity and tool wear in Coal Measures. International Journal of Coal Geology 74, 53– 66.Abstract(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V8C-4PW5XFJ-1&_user=10&_coverDate=03/03/2008&_rdoc=1&_fmt=high&_orig=search&_origin=search&_sort=d&_docanchor=&view=c&_acct=C For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
25. Singh SP, Tripathy, DP and Ranjith PG (2008). Performance evaluation of cement stabilised flyash-gbfs mixes as a highway construction material, Waste Management,  .Abstract(doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2007.09.017), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
26. Viete DR and Ranjith PG (2007).The mechanical behaviour of coal with respect to CO2 sequestration in deep coal seams, Fuel, Vol. 86, 2667-2671.
27. Ranjith PG and Darlington W (2007). Non-linear single phase flow in real rock joints. Water Resources Research Journal, Vol. 43, doi:10.1029/2006WR005457,Abstract(http://www.agu.org/journals/ABS/2007/2006WR005457.shtml), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
28. Li, E, Ranjith PG, S. Yamaguchi, M. Sato (2007).Development of a 3D FEM Simulator on Multiphase Seepage Flow and its Application, Engineering Applications of Computational Fluid Mechanics Journal, 27(12), pp. 227-237.Abstract(), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
29. Schult, M. B., Haque, A. & Ranjith, PG. (2007). Designing stiffened raft footing on non-engineered fill. Australian Geomechanics Journal, Vol 42, No.2, pp.97-107.
30. Ranjith PG, Choi, Sk and Fourar, M (2006). Characterization of Two-Phase Flow in a Single Rock Joint Int. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Science, 43, pp. 2 16-223.Abstract(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V4W-4GWC2BG-2&_user=10), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
31. Viete DR and Ranjith, PG (2006). The effect of CO2 on the geomechanical and permeability behaviour of brown coal: Implications for coal seam CO2 sequestration, Int. Journal of Coal Geology, Vol. 66 (3), pp 204-216. (one of the hottest article in this journal) .Abstract(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V3B-4NFS18V-5&_user=10&_coverDate=12/31/2007&_rdoc=1&_fmt=high&_orig=search&_origin=search&_sort=d&_docanch, For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
32. Kodikara, J., Wightwick, M. and Ranjith, P.G. (2006). Assessment of capillary ingress of water in stabilised pavement materials, Australian Geomechanics, pp. 115-132.
33. Mehic, M, Ranjith PG, Choi, SK, and Haque, A. (2006). The geomechanical behaviour of Australian Black coal under the effects of CO2 injection: Triaxial testing, Advances in Unsaturated Soil, Seepage and Environmental Geotechnics, Geotechnical Special Publication, No. 148, ASCE, pp. 290-297,Abstract(http://scitation.aip.org/getabs/servlet/GetabsServlet?prog=normal&id=ASCECP000192040860000033000001&idtype=cvips&gifs=yes&ref=no ), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
34. Ranjith, P.G., Fourar, M., Siew Foong, P. and Chian, W. and Haque, A. (2004). Characterization of fractured rocks under uniaxial loading states. Int. Journal. Rock Mech. & Min. Science, Vol. 41(3), pp. 43-48
35. Ranjith, P.G. (2004). Recent Advances in Triaxial Facilities for Soil and Rock Testing E-journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 9 (B).Abstract( http://www.ejge.com/2004/Ppr0406/Abs0406.htm ), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
36. Hefny, A.M., Tan, W.L. Ranjith, P.G., Sharma, J. & Zhao, J. (2004). Numerical Analysis for Umbrella Arch Method in Shallow Large Scale Excavation in Weak Rocks, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology Journal, Vol.19 (4), pp. 500.Abstract(http://www.ejge.com/2004/Ppr0406/Abs0406.htm), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
37. Tan W, L. and Ranjith, PG. (2004). Parameters and considerations in soft ground tunneling. E-journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 8 (D).Abstract(http://www.ejge.com/2003/Ppr0344/Abs0344.htm ), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
38. Ranjith, P.G., Fourar, M., Siew Foong, P. and Chian, W. and Haque, A. (2004). Characterization of fractured rocks under uniaxial loading states. Int. Journal. Rock Mech. & Min. Science, Vol. 41(3), pp. 361.Abstract(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V4W-4BK0MG2-1&_user=10
39. Ranjith, PG. (2004). Recent Advances in Triaxial Facilities for Soil and Rock Testing E-journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 9 (B).Abstract(http://www.ejge.com/2004/Ppr0406/Abs0406.htm), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
40. Hefny, A.M., Tan, W.L.  Ranjith, PG., Sharma, J. & Zhao, J. (2004). Numerical Analysis for Umbrella Arch Method in Shallow Large Scale Excavation in Weak Rocks, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology Journal, Vol.19 (4), pp. 500.
41. Tan W, L. and Ranjith, P.G. (2003). Parameters and considerations in soft ground tunneling (2003). E-journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 8 (D).Abstract(http://www.ejge.com/2003/Ppr0344/Abs0344.htm), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
42. Indraratna, B. and Ranjith P.G., Price, J. R. and Gale, W.  (2003). Two-phase (air and water) flow through rock joints: analytical and experimental study. Journal of Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental Engineering (ASCE), Vol. 129(10), pp.918-928. (This was from my PhD thesis work) Abstract(http://works.bepress.com/bindraratna/43/).For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
43. Indraratna, B., Price, J, Ranjith, P.G. and Gale, W. (2003).  Some aspects of unsaturated flow in jointed rock.  Int. J. Rock Mech. & Min. Science, Vol. 39, pp. 555-568. (This was from my PhD thesis work),Abstract(), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
44. Ranjith, PG. (2002). Coupled air-water flow through fractured rock, Gotechnics, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, Vol. 15, pp. 53-64.
45. Indraratna, B. and Ranjith PG. (2001).  Laboratory measurement of two-phase flow parameters in rock joints based on high pressure triaxial testing.  Journal of Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental Engineering (ASCE), pp. 530-542, (This was from my PhD thesis work),Abstract(http://works.bepress.com/bindraratna/75/), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
46. Indraratna, B., Ranjith PG. and Gale, W. (2001).  Single phase water flow through rock fractures.  Journal of Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Vol. 17, pp.211-240. (This was from my PhD thesis work).Abstract(http://scitation.aip.org/getabs/servlet/GetabsServlet?prog=normal&id=JGGEFK000129000010000918000001&idtype=cvips&gifs=yes&ref=no), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)
47. Indraratna, B., Ranjith P.G. and Gale, W. (2000).  Single phase water flow through rock fractures.  Journal of Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Vol. 17, pp.211-240 (This was from my PhD thesis work).Abstract(http://www.springerlink.com/content/p62mu56547277268/), For full paper please contact Assoc. Prof Ranjith (ranjith.pg@monash.edu)

 

REFEREED CONFERENCE PAPERS

1. Perera MSA, Ranjith PG, Choi SK, Airey D  & Kodikara J (2010) A parametric study to investigate the number of injecting wells and their locations to inject optimum amount of carbon dioxide in CO2 sequestration process in coal, ISRM conference (Abstract accepted).
2. Wasantha P.L.P., Ranjith P.G., Haque A., Kodikara J. and Bouazza A (2010). Effects of Joint properties on the Strength of Rock Masses for Open Pit Slope Design, ISRM conference (Abstract accepted)
3. Chong WL, Haque A, Ranjith PG and Shahinuzzaman A (2010). 3DEC modelling of p-Y behaviour of laterally loaded piles in jointed rock, 12th International Congress on  Rock Mechanics (Abstract accepted)