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Dr Mehdi Serati
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Mehdi Serati

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Overview

Background

Mehdi Serati completed his PhD at The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) through The University of Queensland (UQ) in Brisbane, Australia in Geotechnical Engineering. His core research expertise is in the design and setup of advanced equipment and experiments to test rocks and brittle composites. His area of work is analytical and experimental methods of geotechnical problems, materials testing, rock mechanics, and rock fracture mechanics. He is also the Deputy Manager of the internationally-recognized Large Open Pit Project, which is a collaboration funded by mining companies worldwide aimed at addressing critical gaps in the current understanding of rock slope failures and landslides in large open pit mines (see also https://www.lopproject.com/).

Availability

Dr Mehdi Serati is:
Available for supervision
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Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Works

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95 works between 2010 and 2024

1 - 20 of 95 works

Featured

2021

Journal Article

On assessing the tensile cracking pattern in brittle rocks and solids

Serati, Mehdi, Bahaaddini, Mojtaba, Roshan, Hamid, Zhang, Tian Tian and Bryant, Nicholas (2021). On assessing the tensile cracking pattern in brittle rocks and solids. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 80 (7), 1-13. doi: 10.1007/s10064-021-02249-8

On assessing the tensile cracking pattern in brittle rocks and solids

Featured

2021

Journal Article

The potential use of crushed waste glass as a sustainable alternative to natural and manufactured sand in geotechnical applications

Kazmi, Danish, Serati, Mehdi, Williams, David J., Qasim, Sadaf and Cheng, Yi Pik (2021). The potential use of crushed waste glass as a sustainable alternative to natural and manufactured sand in geotechnical applications. Journal of Cleaner Production, 284 124762, 124762. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.124762

The potential use of crushed waste glass as a sustainable alternative to natural and manufactured sand in geotechnical applications

Featured

2016

Journal Article

Theoretical treatment of disc cutters subjected to general cutting forces

Serati, Mehdi, Alehossein, Habib and Williams, David J. (2016). Theoretical treatment of disc cutters subjected to general cutting forces. Journal of Engineering Mathematics, 100 (1), 1-25. doi: 10.1007/s10665-015-9839-1

Theoretical treatment of disc cutters subjected to general cutting forces

Featured

2015

Journal Article

Estimating the tensile strength of super hard brittle materials using truncated spheroidal specimens

Serati, Mehdi, Alehossein, Habib and Williams, David J. (2015). Estimating the tensile strength of super hard brittle materials using truncated spheroidal specimens. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 78, 123-140. doi: 10.1016/j.jmps.2015.02.011

Estimating the tensile strength of super hard brittle materials using truncated spheroidal specimens

Featured

2012

Journal Article

Elastic stress analysis of partially loaded hollow discs

Serati, Mehdi, Alehossein, Habib and Williams, David J. (2012). Elastic stress analysis of partially loaded hollow discs. International Journal of Engineering Science, 53, 19-37. doi: 10.1016/j.ijengsci.2011.12.010

Elastic stress analysis of partially loaded hollow discs

2024

Journal Article

The length of fracture process zone deciphers variations of rock tensile strength

Aligholi, Saeed, Torabi, A.R., Serati, Mehdi and Masoumi, Hossein (2024). The length of fracture process zone deciphers variations of rock tensile strength. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 182 105885, 105885. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2024.105885

The length of fracture process zone deciphers variations of rock tensile strength

2024

Journal Article

Mechanical behavior, petrography and microstructural analysis of mining waste recycled bricks

Ingunza, Maria P. D., Williams, David, Serati, Medhi and Olaya, Sebastian Q. (2024). Mechanical behavior, petrography and microstructural analysis of mining waste recycled bricks. Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management, 1-12. doi: 10.1007/s10163-024-02051-0

Mechanical behavior, petrography and microstructural analysis of mining waste recycled bricks

2024

Journal Article

Optimizing in-situ CO2 mineralisation: geomechanics and scalability in dunite and serpentinite rocks - Examples from Australia and New Zealand

Al Kalbani, Muhannad, Serati, Mehdi, Hofmann, Harald, Ritchie, Tom and Bore, Thierry (2024). Optimizing in-situ CO2 mineralisation: geomechanics and scalability in dunite and serpentinite rocks - Examples from Australia and New Zealand. Science of the Total Environment, 927 172277. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172277

Optimizing in-situ CO2 mineralisation: geomechanics and scalability in dunite and serpentinite rocks - Examples from Australia and New Zealand

2024

Journal Article

Correction: Shear Strength and Consolidation Behaviour of Kaolin Clay Reinforced with a Granular Column Backfilled with Crushed Waste Glass

Kazmi, Danish, Serati, Mehdi, Williams, David J., Olaya, Sebastian Quintero, Qasim, Sadaf, Cheng, Yi Pik, Grizi, Athina and Javadi, Akbar A. (2024). Correction: Shear Strength and Consolidation Behaviour of Kaolin Clay Reinforced with a Granular Column Backfilled with Crushed Waste Glass. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 42 (5), 3633-3634. doi: 10.1007/s10706-024-02786-5

Correction: Shear Strength and Consolidation Behaviour of Kaolin Clay Reinforced with a Granular Column Backfilled with Crushed Waste Glass

2024

Journal Article

Utilizing crushed limestone as a sustainable alternative in shotcrete applications

Mutaz, Elamin, Dafalla, Muawia, Al-Mahbashi, Ahmed M. and Serati, Mehdi (2024). Utilizing crushed limestone as a sustainable alternative in shotcrete applications. Materials, 17 (7) 1486, 1486. doi: 10.3390/ma17071486

Utilizing crushed limestone as a sustainable alternative in shotcrete applications

2024

Journal Article

Determining rock crack stress thresholds using ultrasonic through-transmission measurements

He, Jiangwan, Serati, Mehdi, Veidt, Martin and De Alwis, Arthur (2024). Determining rock crack stress thresholds using ultrasonic through-transmission measurements. International Journal of Coal Science & Technology, 11 (1) 19, 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s40789-024-00669-x

Determining rock crack stress thresholds using ultrasonic through-transmission measurements

2024

Journal Article

Shear Strength and Consolidation Behaviour of Kaolin Clay Reinforced with a Granular Column Backfilled with Crushed Waste Glass

Kazmi, Danish, Serati, Mehdi, Williams, David J., Quintero Olaya, Sebastian, Qasim, Sadaf, Cheng, Yi Pik, Grizi, Athina and Javadi, Akbar A. (2024). Shear Strength and Consolidation Behaviour of Kaolin Clay Reinforced with a Granular Column Backfilled with Crushed Waste Glass. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 42 (5), 1-18. doi: 10.1007/s10706-024-02748-x

Shear Strength and Consolidation Behaviour of Kaolin Clay Reinforced with a Granular Column Backfilled with Crushed Waste Glass

2024

Journal Article

Failure characterization of fully grouted rock bolts under triaxial testing

Nourizadeh, Hadi, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, Serati, Mehdi, Mahmoud, Mutaz El-Amin, McDougall, Kevin and Aziz, Naj (2024). Failure characterization of fully grouted rock bolts under triaxial testing. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 16 (3), 778-789. doi: 10.1016/j.jrmge.2023.08.013

Failure characterization of fully grouted rock bolts under triaxial testing

2024

Conference Publication

Application of scaling subtraction methods for characterising nonlinearity in disparate rocks

He, Jiangwan, Veidt, Martin, Carcione, Alessandro and Serati, Mehdi (2024). Application of scaling subtraction methods for characterising nonlinearity in disparate rocks. ACAM 2024, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 7-9 February 2024. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Engineers Australia.

Application of scaling subtraction methods for characterising nonlinearity in disparate rocks

2023

Journal Article

Crack mode-changing stress level in porous rocks under polyaxial stress conditions

Mutaz, E., Serati, M. and Williams, D. J. (2023). Crack mode-changing stress level in porous rocks under polyaxial stress conditions. Acta Geotechnica, 19 (2), 1-21. doi: 10.1007/s11440-023-01994-2

Crack mode-changing stress level in porous rocks under polyaxial stress conditions

2023

Journal Article

A comprehensive review of enhanced in-situ CO2 mineralisation in Australia and New Zealand

Al Kalbani, Muhannad, Serati, Mehdi, Hofmann, Harald and Bore, Thierry (2023). A comprehensive review of enhanced in-situ CO2 mineralisation in Australia and New Zealand. International Journal of Coal Geology, 276 104316, 1-23. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2023.104316

A comprehensive review of enhanced in-situ CO2 mineralisation in Australia and New Zealand

2023

Conference Publication

Concrete spalling mechanism: an experimental study

Emami, Dorna, Saha, Souvik, Serati, Mehdi, Asche, Harry and Gayler, Alistair (2023). Concrete spalling mechanism: an experimental study. 26th World Mining Congress, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 26-29 June 2023. Clayton, VIC Australia: CSIRO Australia.

Concrete spalling mechanism: an experimental study

2023

Conference Publication

Evaluating the use of crushed waste glass modified asphalt mixes in mine haul roads

Kumar, Aayush, Serati, Mehdi, Vangla, Prashanth, Van Wijk, Ian, Williams, David J. and Ramana, G. V. (2023). Evaluating the use of crushed waste glass modified asphalt mixes in mine haul roads. 26th World Mining Congress, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 26 - 29 June 2023.

Evaluating the use of crushed waste glass modified asphalt mixes in mine haul roads

2023

Conference Publication

How fast can tensile cracks propagate in rock?

Koul, S., Serati, M. and Bahaaddini, M. (2023). How fast can tensile cracks propagate in rock?. 57th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Atlanta, GA, United States, 25-28 June 2023. Richardson, TX, United States: ARMA. doi: 10.56952/arma-2023-0602

How fast can tensile cracks propagate in rock?

2023

Conference Publication

Subjectivity in crack initiation measurements using conventional stress-strain based methods

Koosmen, K., Wang, T., Asche, H. and Serati, M. (2023). Subjectivity in crack initiation measurements using conventional stress-strain based methods. 57th U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, Atlanta, GA, United States, 25-28 June 2023. Atlanta, GA, United States: ARMA. doi: 10.56952/arma-2023-0565

Subjectivity in crack initiation measurements using conventional stress-strain based methods

Funding

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Ore-sand: a circular economy solution to reduce mineral wastes and produce alternative construction materials
    Australia's Economic Accelerator Seed Grants
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    Optimum Design of Pillars with Various Sizes and Shapes at Increasing Stress Environment
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    Development of Sustainable Shotcrete using Cullet
    Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Catastrophic Rock and Concrete Brittle Failures
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2024
    Large Open Pit Project III (LOP III)
    Fortescue Metals Group Limited
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2021
    Quantifying the Variation of Rock UCS and Triaxial Shear Strength with Lithology
    Origin Energy Upstream Operator
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    True triaxial testing of thermally damaged rocks
    Griffith University
    Open grant
  • 2020
    Quantifying the influence of anisotropy on the mechanical properties of depleted coals
    Origin Energy Upstream Operator
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Research into Hydraulic Tensile Strength (HTS) Test for Rock Tensile Strength Measurement
    Golder Associates Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Rock Characteristics for Underground Hard Rock Mines in Australia and Asia Pacific
    Caterpillar Global Mining Europe GmbH
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Large Open Pit Project II (LOP II): The Stability of Rock Slopes in Large Open Pit Mines
    Anglo Gold Ashanti Limited
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Technological improvements for rock tensile strength measurement
    University of Adelaide
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

Dr Mehdi Serati is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

  • Thermo-Mechanical Damage Behavior of Rock Under Polyaxial Stresses

    Knowledge of rock damage behaviour is of great importance in many engineering applications including the design of open-pit mines, deep underground tunnels, repositories, and deep wells, as well as in geophysics, tectonics, and seismology disciplines. It is therefore imperative to understand how environmental parameters affect rock damage in such applications for better and safer designs. In deep underground operations, in particular, accumulation of damage is predominantly controlled by (high) temperature and pressure (HTP) that rock is exposed to. This project aims to:

    1. Evaluate the effect of temperature on the mechanical strength of rocks under true triaxial (3D) stress conditions,
    2. Investigate fracture pattern of rocks under elevated temperatures as well as far-field external loads, and
    3. Introduce a more accurate and reliable coupled 3D thermo-mechanical damage model for rocks.

    We are seeking a full-time, highly motivated PhD candidate to perform high-quality research in the field of rock fracture mechanics. The successful candidate will be working under the supervision of Dr Mehdi Serati and Professor David Williams the Geotechnical Engineering Centre (GEC) within the School of Civil Engineering. The candidate will join a multidisciplinary team in partnership with industry partners.

  • Combined Dynamic/Biaxial Compression Failure Mode of Geostructures

    Mechanical response of geomaterials (e.g. brick, rock, shotcrete, and concrete) under cyclic, dynamic and fast strain-rate loads are substantially different from that of a quasi-static or homogenous loading. Such impact/cyclic stresses could, for instance, be exerted to geostructures during drilling and blasting (D&B) or spalling and rockburst events in deep excavations, which usually deform the near-field rocks at very high strain rates. While quasi-static compression tests have been widely performed on geostructures since the 1960s, coupled dynamic/cyclic and biaxial loading on geostructures have largely been ignored since it would require sophisticated laboratory equipment to model the complex stress conditions. Using the new Hybrid Biaxial/True Triaxial testing facility at UQ Civil, the main objective of this PhD project is to investigate the fracture growth in geomaterials under combined dynamic/cyclic/biaxial stresses by adopting digital image correlation (3D DIC) and high-speed photography techniques.

    We are seeking a full-time, highly motivated PhD candidate to perform high-quality research in the field of rock testing and fracture mechanics. The successful candidate will be working under the supervision of Dr Mehdi Serati and Professor David Williams the Geotechnical Engineering Centre (GEC) within the School of Civil Engineering. The candidate will join a multidisciplinary team in partnership with industry partners.

  • Utilization of Waste Glass In Concrete Mixes

    Due to their widespread, prolonged and expanding exploitation, reserves of natural sand are depleting worldwide. It is estimated that globally nearly 50 billion tonnes of sand are consumed per annum, which makes sand the most widely consumed natural resource on the planet, after freshwater. The depletion of sand reserves has also resulted in a dramatic increase in sand price to almost six times over the last 25 years. In civil engineering, therefore, crushed waste glass (CWG) has been investigated for some time as a potential substitute for sand and fine-grained aggregate in concrete production, or Glascrete. This study aims to assess the applicability of CWG (also known colloquially as Cullet) in concrete mixes and investigate further how this replacement affect concrete physical properties. Unconfined compressive strength, tensile and true triaxial strength of concrete mixes will be particularly investigated. The advisory team of teh project includes Dr Mehdi Serati, Dr Harry Ashe, and Mr Niki Jackson (of GCP Applied Technologies).

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Thermo-mechanical Damage Behaviour in Hydraulic Fracturing of Brittle Rocks Under Polyaxial Stresses

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Zhongwei Chen

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Experimental and numerical investigation of fire-induced concrete spalling under biaxial stresses

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Catastrophic rock and concrete brittle failures

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor David Williams

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Rock burst and Spalling under Cyclic and Creep Stress Conditions

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Thermo-Mechanics of Asphalt Mixes with Crushed Waste Glass Aggregates

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor David Williams

  • Doctor Philosophy

    XRCT Hydromechanical Damage Evolution In Porous Rocks: Characterisation and Modelling

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigating the Crack Growth and Failure Mechanisms in Sprayed Concrete (Shotcrete) under Cyclic Loading

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor David Williams, Associate Professor Zhongwei Chen

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Shotcrete Spalling in Tunnel Fires

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Damage Monitoring in Brittle Rocks with Nonlinear Ultrasonic

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Martin Veidt, Dr Mitch Dunn

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Biocementation for Dispersive Soil Stabilization: Optimization and Up-scaling

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor David Williams

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Utilization of Solid Wastes in Shotcrete Production

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Impact and Biaxial Cyclic Loading of Geosynthetics

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Understanding and Characterizing the Effects of CO2 Enhanced Mineralization Using Hydraulic Fracturing in Peridotite Igneous Rocks

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Harald Hofmann, Dr Thierry Bore

  • Doctor Philosophy

    A Review of Quarry Mine Datasets in Queensland

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Alexander Scheuermann

Completed supervision

Media

Enquiries

Contact Dr Mehdi Serati directly for media enquiries about:

  • Analytical and Numerical Methods in Geomechanics
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computational Modelling
  • Geomechanics
  • Geotechnical engineering
  • Rock Breakage
  • Rock Fracture Mechanics
  • Rock Mechanics

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