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Geomechanics, Discrete Element Modelling, Pre-conditioning

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Employment (4)

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich: Zürich, CH

2023-04-17 to present | Senior Scientist (Earth Science)
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Radhika De Silva

TU Bergakademie Freiberg: Freiberg, Sachsen, DE

2021-11-01 to 2023-04-30 | Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Geotechnical Institute)
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Radhika De Silva

Monash University: Clayton, VIC, AU

2016-02-19 to 2019-12-17 | PhD candidate (Civil Engineering)
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Radhika De Silva

University of Ruhuna Faculty of Engineering: Hapugala, Southern, LK

2015-03 to 2016-01 | Research Assistant (Civil Engineering)
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Education and qualifications (2)

Monash University: Melbourne, Victoria, AU

2016-02-15 to 2019-11-19 | PhD in Geomechanics (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
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Radhika De Silva

University of Ruhuna Faculty of Engineering: Hapugala, Southern, LK

2010-08-06 to 2015-01-23 | B.Sc (Eng) (Civil and Environemental)
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Radhika De Silva

Professional activities (6)

Engineers Australia: ACT, ACT, AU

National Engineering Register
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Radhika De Silva

Monash University: Melbourne, Victoria, AU

2023-04 to present | Student mentor
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International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering: London, GB

2021-06-30 to present
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Radhika De Silva

International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering: Lisbon, PT

2021-06-30 to present
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Radhika De Silva

Engineers Australia: ACT, ACT, AU

2021-06-30 to present
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Radhika De Silva

The Royal Society of Victoria: Melbourne, AU

2018 to present
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Funding (5)

Numerical modelling of the coupled Hydro-mechanical behaviour of heterogeneous rock in the grain scale

2021-11 to 2023-04 | Grant
Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung (Bonn, DE)
Source: Self-asserted source
Radhika De Silva

Numerical simulation of quasi-static rock fracture propagation during non-explosive demolition

2019-05 to 2019-08 | Grant
Monash University (Melbourne, Victoria, AU)
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Radhika De Silva

Numerical simulation of rock fracture propagation in jointed rock under quasi-static loading

2019-05 to 2019-08 | Award
Monash University (Melbourne, Victoria, AU)
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Radhika De Silva

host rock pre-conditioning Using non-explosive demolition agents

2019 to present | Grant
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (Sydney, AU)
URL: https://www.3gdeep.com/index.php/research/research-projects?start=10
GRANT_NUMBER:

AS233/IMBL/20374, AS221/IMBL/18946, AS221/IMBL/18517, AS221/IMBL/18239, AS213/IMBL/17608, AS212/IMBL/17277, AS193/IMBL/15202
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Radhika De Silva

Rock fracture stimulation using a slow energy releasing fracturing compound for permeability enhanced in-situ leaching

2016-02 to 2019-11 | Award
Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, Australian Government (ACT, ACT, AU)
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Radhika De Silva

Works (27)

Evaluation of Slow-Releasing Energy Material (SREMA) Injection for In-Situ Rock Breaking Under Uniaxial and Triaxial Loading: An Experimental Study

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
2024-10 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s00603-024-03938-y
Contributors: U. I. Manatunga; P. G. Ranjith; V. R. S. De Silva; T. Xu; D. Zhang
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Strain energy dependent numerical simulation of rock fracture initiation and propagation using soundless cracking demolition agents (SCDA): Effects of SCDA-filled rock joints

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences
2024-05 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2024.105740
Contributors: V.R.S. De Silva; H. Konietzky; P.G. Ranjith; U.I. Manatunga
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Grain-scale numerical simulation of crystalline rock fracturing using Soundless Cracking Demolition Agents for in-situ preconditioning

Computers and Geotechnics
2023 | Journal article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2022.105187
Part of ISSN: 0266-352X
Contributors: V.R.S. De Silva; H. Konietzky; H. Märten; P.G. Ranjith; Z. Lei; T. Xu
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Radhika De Silva

A Hybrid Approach to Rock Pre-conditioning Using Non-explosive Demolition Agents and Hydraulic Stimulation

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
2023-07-20 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.1007/s00603-023-03455-4
Part of ISSN: 0723-2632
Part of ISSN: 1434-453X
Contributors: Radhika De Silva; Heinz Konietzky; H. Mearten; Ranjith PG; Kumari W.G.P.
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Enhancing rheological properties of slow releasing energy material (SREMA) for rock fragmentation under submerged conditions

Construction and Building Materials
2022 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.126935
EID:

2-s2.0-85125253750

Part of ISSN: 09500618
Contributors: Manatunga, U.I.; Ranjith, P.G.; De Silva, V.R.S.
Source: Self-asserted source
Radhika De Silva via Scopus - Elsevier

Grain-scale analysis of proppant crushing and embedment using calibrated discrete element models

Acta Geotechnica
2022 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s11440-022-01575-9
EID:

2-s2.0-85133168023

Part of ISSN: 18611133 18611125
Contributors: Bandara, K.M.A.S.; Ranjith, P.G.; Zheng, W.; Tannant, D.D.; De Silva, V.R.S.; Rathnaweera, T.D.
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Radhika De Silva via Scopus - Elsevier

Investigation of the fracture performance of soundless cracking demolition agents (SCDA) in different reservoir rocks

55th U.S. Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium 2021
2021 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85123059507
Contributors: Lei, Z.; Ranjith, P.G.; Wu, B.; De Silva, V.R.S.
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Radhika De Silva via Scopus - Elsevier

Modified non-explosive expansive cement for preconditioning deep host rocks: A review

Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources
2021 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s40948-021-00292-z
EID:

2-s2.0-85117610293

Part of ISSN: 23638427 23638419
Contributors: Manatunga, U.I.; Ranjith, P.G.; De Silva, V.R.S.; Wanniarachchi, W.A.M.
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Radhika De Silva via Scopus - Elsevier

A study of rock joint influence on rock fracturing using a static fracture stimulation method

Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids
2020 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmps.2019.103817
EID:

2-s2.0-85077042764

Part of ISSN: 00225096
Contributors: De Silva, V.R.S.; Ranjith, P.G.
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Radhika De Silva via Scopus - Elsevier

Effect of soda-lime glass powder on alkali-activated binders: Rheology, strength and microstructure characterization

Construction and Building Materials
2020 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118013
EID:

2-s2.0-85077505103

Part of ISSN: 09500618
Contributors: Samarakoon, M.H.; Ranjith, P.G.; De Silva, V.R.S.
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Radhika De Silva via Scopus - Elsevier

Properties of one-part fly ash/slag-based binders activated by thermally-treated waste glass/NaOH blends: A comparative study

Cement and Concrete Composites
2020 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2020.103679
EID:

2-s2.0-85084524062

Part of ISSN: 09589465
Contributors: Samarakoon, M.H.; Ranjith, P.G.; Duan, W.H.; De Silva, V.R.S.
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Radhika De Silva via Scopus - Elsevier

Demolition agent

2020-11-17 | Patent
LENSID: 078-112-086-972-43X
URI:

lens.org/078-112-086-972-43X

PAT:

US 10836955 B2
Contributors: Gamage Ranjith Pathegama; De Silva Radhika Shehan Vidanage
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Radhika De Silva via The Lens

Artificial Fracture Stimulation of Rock Subjected to Large Isotropic Confining Stresses in Saline Environments: Application in Deep-Sea Gas Hydrate Recovery

Natural Resources Research
2019 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s11053-018-9409-0
EID:

2-s2.0-85054303451

Part of ISSN: 15738981 15207439
Contributors: De Silva, V.R.S.; Ranjith, P.G.; Perera, M.S.A.; Wu, B.
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Radhika De Silva via Scopus - Elsevier

Evaluation of injection well patterns for optimum fracture network generation host-rock formations: An application in in-situ leaching

Minerals Engineering
2019 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.mineng.2019.04.008
EID:

2-s2.0-85064429221

Part of ISSN: 08926875
Contributors: De Silva, V.R.S.; Ranjith, P.G.
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Radhika De Silva via Scopus - Elsevier

Intermittent and multi-stage fracture stimulation to optimise fracture propagation around a single injection well for enhanced in-situ leaching applications

Engineering Fracture Mechanics
2019 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.engfracmech.2019.106662
EID:

2-s2.0-85072211600

Part of ISSN: 00137944
Contributors: De Silva, V.R.S.; Ranjith, P.G.
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Radhika De Silva via Scopus - Elsevier

Quantification of thermally-induced microcracks in granite using X-ray CT imaging and analysis

Geothermics
2019 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.geothermics.2019.04.007
EID:

2-s2.0-85065733172

Part of ISSN: 03756505
Contributors: Avanthi Isaka, B.L.; Ranjith, P.G.; Rathnaweera, T.D.; Perera, M.S.A.; De Silva, V.R.S.
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Radhika De Silva via Scopus - Elsevier

The effect of saturation conditions on fracture performance of different soundless cracking demolition agents (SCDAs) in geological reservoir rock formations

Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering
2019 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jngse.2018.11.013
EID:

2-s2.0-85058578253

Part of ISSN: 18755100
Contributors: De Silva, V.R.S.; Ranjith, P.G.; Perera, M.S.A.; Wu, B.
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Radhika De Silva via Scopus - Elsevier

The Influence of Admixtures on the Hydration Process of Soundless Cracking Demolition Agents (SCDA) for Fragmentation of Saturated Deep Geological Reservoir Rock Formations

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
2019 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s00603-018-1596-9
EID:

2-s2.0-85050224697

Part of ISSN: 07232632
Contributors: De Silva, V.R.S.; Ranjith, P.G.; Perera, M.S.A.; Wu, B.; Rathnaweera, T.D.
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Radhika De Silva via Scopus - Elsevier

A low energy rock fragmentation technique for in-situ leaching

Journal of Cleaner Production
2018 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.08.296
EID:

2-s2.0-85054300696

Part of ISSN: 09596526
Contributors: De Silva, V.R.S.; Ranjith, P.G.; Perera, M.S.A.; Wu, B.; Wanniarachchi, W.A.M.
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Radhika De Silva via Scopus - Elsevier

A modified, hydrophobic soundless cracking demolition agent for non-explosive demolition and fracturing applications

Process Safety and Environmental Protection
2018 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.psep.2018.07.010
EID:

2-s2.0-85050222306

Part of ISSN: 09575820
Contributors: De Silva, V.R.S.; Ranjith, P.G.; Perera, M.S.A.; Wu, B.; Rathnaweera, T.D.
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Radhika De Silva via Scopus - Elsevier

Hydraulic fracturing under high temperature and pressure conditions with micro CT applications: Geothermal energy from hot dry rocks

Fuel
2018 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2018.05.040
EID:

2-s2.0-85047070126

Part of ISSN: 00162361
Contributors: Kumari, W.G.P.; Ranjith, P.G.; Perera, M.S.A.; Li, X.; Li, L.H.; Chen, B.K.; Isaka, B.L.A.; De Silva, V.R.S.
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Radhika De Silva via Scopus - Elsevier

Micro-mechanics based numerical simulation of NaCl brine induced mechanical strength deterioration of sedimentary host-rock formations

Engineering Geology
2018 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2018.05.005
EID:

2-s2.0-85047634827

Part of ISSN: 00137952
Contributors: De Silva, V.R.S.; Ranjith, P.G.; Wu, B.; Perera, M.S.A.
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Radhika De Silva via Scopus - Elsevier

Development of a laboratory-scale numerical model to simulate the mechanical behaviour of deep saline reservoir rocks under varying salinity conditions in uniaxial and triaxial test environments

Measurement: Journal of the International Measurement Confederation
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.measurement.2017.01.015
EID:

2-s2.0-85012277212

Part of ISSN: 02632241
Contributors: Rathnaweera, T.D.; Ranjith, P.G.; Perera, M.S.A.; De Silva, V.R.S.
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Radhika De Silva via Scopus - Elsevier

Evaluation of acoustic and mechanical properties of sedimentary rock under different saturation conditions

51st US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium 2017
2017 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85047910556
Contributors: De Silva, V.R.S.; Ranjith, P.G.; Perera, M.S.A.; Wu, B.
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Radhika De Silva via Scopus - Elsevier

Opportunities and Challenges in Deep Mining: A Brief Review

Engineering
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/J.ENG.2017.04.024
EID:

2-s2.0-85036626355

Part of ISSN: 20958099
Contributors: Ranjith, P.G.; Zhao, J.; Ju, M.; De Silva, R.V.S.; Rathnaweera, T.D.; Bandara, A.K.M.S.
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Radhika De Silva via Scopus - Elsevier

Investigation of the mechanical, microstructural and mineralogical morphology of soundless cracking demolition agents during the hydration process

Materials Characterization
2017-08 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.matchar.2017.05.004
Contributors: V.R.S. De Silva; P.G. Ranjith; M.S.A. Perera; B. Wu; T.D. Rathnaweera
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An Alternative to Conventional Rock Fragmentation Methods Using SCDA: A Review

Energies
2016-11 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/en9110958
Contributors: Radhika De Silva; Ranjith Pathegama Gamage; Mandadige Anne Perera
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Peer review (12 reviews for 5 publications/grants)

Review activity for Environmental geology. (2)
Review activity for Geomechanics and geophysics for geo-energy and geo-resources. (1)
Review activity for International journal of rock mechanics and mining sciences. (2)
Review activity for Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. (1)
Review activity for Rock mechanics and rock engineering. (6)
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