Derek B Apel

Derek B Apel

University of Alberta

H-index: 21

North America-Canada

About Derek B Apel

Derek B Apel, With an exceptional h-index of 21 and a recent h-index of 20 (since 2020), a distinguished researcher at University of Alberta, specializes in the field of Computational Modelling, Machine Learning, Geotechnical Engineering, Mining, Rock Mechanics.

His recent articles reflect a diverse array of research interests and contributions to the field:

Advancements in Machine Learning for Optimal Performance in Flotation Processes: A Review

Prediction of strainburst risks based on the stiffness theory: Development and verification of a new rockburst indicator,

Step-path failure mechanism and stability analysis of water-bearing rock slopes based on particle flow simulation

An attempt to use machine learning algorithms to predict strong tremors during longwall mining of a coal seam

Study on instability fracture and simulation of surrounding rock induced by fault activation under mining influence

Acoustic emission characteristics and energy evolution of coal containing gas under different stress paths

Investigation and Stability Assessment of Three Sill Pillar Recovery Schemes in a Hard Rock Mine. Energies 2022, 15, 3797

Evaluation of the performance of yielding rockbolts during rockbursts using numerical modeling method

Derek B Apel Information

University

Position

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Citations(all)

2008

Citations(since 2020)

1596

Cited By

794

hIndex(all)

21

hIndex(since 2020)

20

i10Index(all)

41

i10Index(since 2020)

35

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University of Alberta

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Derek B Apel Skills & Research Interests

Computational Modelling

Machine Learning

Geotechnical Engineering

Mining

Rock Mechanics

Top articles of Derek B Apel

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Journal

Author(s)

Publication Date

Advancements in Machine Learning for Optimal Performance in Flotation Processes: A Review

Alicja Szmigiel

Derek B Apel

Krzysztof Skrzypkowski

Lukasz Wojtecki

Yuanyuan Pu

2024/3/24

Prediction of strainburst risks based on the stiffness theory: Development and verification of a new rockburst indicator,

International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences

Jun Wang

Derek.B. Apel

Chong Wei

Huawei Xu

2024

Step-path failure mechanism and stability analysis of water-bearing rock slopes based on particle flow simulation

Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics

Jie Chen

Jue Tong

Yichao Rui

Yi Cui

Yuanyuan Pu

...

2024/6/1

An attempt to use machine learning algorithms to predict strong tremors during longwall mining of a coal seam

Journal of Applied Geophysics

Łukasz Wojtecki

Sebastian Iwaszenko

Derek B Apel

2023/11/1

Study on instability fracture and simulation of surrounding rock induced by fault activation under mining influence

Rock Mechanics Bulletin

Jie Chen

Kaiwen Shi

Yuanyuan Pu

Derek B Apel

Chuanjiu Zhang

...

2023/4/1

Acoustic emission characteristics and energy evolution of coal containing gas under different stress paths

Journal of Central South University

Jing-jing Dai

Jian-feng Liu

Li-na Ran

Hao Lin

Xin He

...

2023/3

Investigation and Stability Assessment of Three Sill Pillar Recovery Schemes in a Hard Rock Mine. Energies 2022, 15, 3797

Energies

Huawei Xu

Derek B Apel

Jun Wang

Chong Wei

Krzysztof Skrzypkowski

2022/5/21

Evaluation of the performance of yielding rockbolts during rockbursts using numerical modeling method

International Journal of Coal Science & Technology

Jun Wang

Derek B Apel

Huawei Xu

Chong Wei

2022/12

Improved Method for Acoustic Emission Source Location in Rocks Without Prior Information

Journal of Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Yuanyuan Pu

Jie Chen

Deyi Jiang

Derek B. Apel

2022/6/5

Predicting the stability of open stopes using Machine Learning

Journal of Sustainable Mining

Alicja Szmigiel

Derek B Apel

2022

Analysis of the damage mechanism of strainbursts by a global-local modeling approach

Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering

Jun Wang

Derek B Apel

Artur Dyczko

Andrzej Walentek

Stanisław Prusek

...

2022/12

Use of machine learning algorithms to assess the state of rockburst hazard in underground coal mine openings

Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering

Łukasz Wojtecki

Sebastian Iwaszenko

Derek B Apel

Mirosława Bukowska

Janusz Makowka

2022/6/1

Autonomous and operator-assisted electric rope shovel performance study

Mining

Ali Yaghini

Robert Hall

Derek Apel

2022/11/10

Choice of the arch yielding support for the preparatory roadway located near the fault

Energies

Krzysztof Skrzypkowski

Krzysztof Zagórski

Anna Zagórska

Derek B Apel

Jun Wang

...

2022/5/20

Assessment of blast energy usage and induced rock damage in hard rock surface mines

CIM Journal

Magreth S. Dotto

Yashar Pourrahimian

Ti Joseph

Derek B Apel

2022/11

Evaluation of the Effects of Yielding Rockbolts on Controlling Self-Initiated Strainbursts: A Numerical Study

Energies

Jun Wang

Derek B Apel

Huawei Xu

Chong Wei

Krzysztof Skrzypkowski

2022/4/1

Coupled finite-difference and discrete-element method for modelling direct shear tests on Combined rock-cemented rockfill specimens

Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration

Chong Wei

Derek Apel

Tatyana Katsaga

2022/2

A Review of Reliability and Fault Analysis Methods for Heavy Equipment and Their Components Used in Mining

Prerita Odeyar

Derek B Apel

Robert Hall

Brett Zon

Krzysztof Skrzypkowski

2022/8/28

Back-analysis for initial ground stress field at a diamond mine using machine learning approaches

Natural Hazards

Y Pu

DB Apel

S Prusek

A Walentek

T Cichy

2021/1

Occlusal Stresses in Beveled versus Non-beveled Tooth Preparation

Biomedical Engineering Advances

Zuzanna Apel

Behzad Vafaeian

Derek B Apel

Ahmed Hussain

2021/12/1

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Co-Authors

H-index: 29
Vivek Bindiganavile

Vivek Bindiganavile

University of Alberta

H-index: 24
Steve E. Watkins

Steve E. Watkins

Missouri University of Science and Technology

H-index: 18
Wei Victor Liu

Wei Victor Liu

University of Alberta

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