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Publications

Refereed Journal Publications: Published/Accepted

  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Benardos, A. 2013. Assessing the construction cost of tunnel projects. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology Journal, 38(2013), 497–505. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2013.08.005
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Perras, M., Diederichs, M.S., Amann, F., Loew, S., Lam, T., Jensen., M. 2017. The three stages of stress-relaxation - Observations for the long-term behaviour of rocks based on laboratory testing. Journal of Engineering Geology, 216, 56-75(2017). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enggeo.2016.11.010
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Perras, M., Diederichs, M.S., Loew, S., Lam, T., Jensen., M. 2018. Time-dependent behaviour of brittle rocks based on static load laboratory testing. Geotechnical & Geological Engineering, 36, 337-376(2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-017-0331-8
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Diederichs, M., 2018. Analysis of time-dependent deformation in tunnels using the Convergence-Confinement Method. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology Journal, 71(2018), 62-80, 19 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2017.07.001
  • Sattler, T., Paraskevopoulou, C. Implications on characterizing the extremely weak Sherwood Sandstone: Case of Slope Stability Analysis using SRF at Two Oak Quarry in the UK. Geotechnical & Geological Engineering. 37, 1897-1918(2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-018-0732-3
  • Cheuklun Ng, Paraskevopoulou, C., Shaw N. Stability Analysis of Mineshafts used for Minewater Heat Recovery in the UK. Geotechnical & Geological Engineering, 37, 5245-5268(2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-019-00978-y
  • Yau, K., Paraskevopoulou, C., Konstantis, S. 2020. Spatial variability of karst and effect on tunnel lining and water inflow. A probabilistic approach. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology Journal, 97(2020), 103248, 13 pages.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2019.103248
  • Paraskevopoulou C., Boutsis, G., Cost Overruns in Tunnelling Projects: Investigating the Impact of Geological and Geotechnical Uncertainty Using Case Studies. Special Issue Underground Infrastructure Engineering of Infrastructure Journal (MDPI). Infrastructures 2020, 5(9), 73; https://doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures5090073
  • O’Shea, O., Paraskevopoulou, C., Miller, R. 2020. Investigation of tunnel movement of the Thameslink Tunnels below Site S3 of King’s Cross Zone development. Geomechanics and Geoengineering International Journal. (Available online 27 December).1080/17486025.2020.1864031
  • Foster, J., Paraskevopoulou, C., Miller, R. 2021. Numerical Modelling and Sensitivity Analysis of the Interaction Between Thameslink Rail Tunnels at King’s Cross and the Adjacent and Overlying Construction of Building S1. Geomechanics and Geoengineering International Journal. 16:1,20-43. https://doi.org/10.1080/17486025.2019.1643502
  • Atkinson, C., Paraskevopoulou, C., Miller, R. 2021. Investigating the Rehabilitation Methods of Victorian Masonry Tunnels in the UK. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology Journal. 108(2021), 103696, 16 pages. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2020.103696.
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Time-dependent behavior of rock materials. Engineering Geology. IntechOpen. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.96997
  • Paraskevopoulou C., Skolidis, A., Marinos, V., Parsons, S. Integrating uncertainty into geotechnical design of underground openings in tectonically undisturbed but lithologically varied sedimentary environments. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology Journal. 113, July 2021, 103979, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2021.103979
  • Sissins, S., Paraskevopoulou C.,  Assessing TBM performance in heterogeneous rock masses. Bulleting of Engineering Geology and the Environment. 80, 6177–6203 (2021), https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-021-02209-2
  • Innocente, J., Paraskevopoulou, C., Diederichs, M.S. Estimating the long-term strength and time-to-failure of brittle rocks laboratory testing. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences Journal. 174, November 2021, [PUBLISHED ONLINE], https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2021.104900
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Dallavalle, M., Konstantis, S., Spyridis, P., Benardos, A., 2022. Assessing the Failure Potential of Tunnels and the Impacts on Cost Overruns and Project Delays. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology Journal. 123 May 2022 104443, [PUBLISHED ONLINE], https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2022.104443
  • Christopoulou, M.A.; Koutsovitis, P.; Kostoglou, N.; Paraskevopoulou, C.; Sideridis, A.; Petrounias, P.; Rogkala, A.; Stock, S.; Koukouzas, N. Evaluation of the CO2 Storage Capacity in Sandstone Formations from the Southeast Mesohellenic trough (Greece). Energies 2022, 15, 3491. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15103491
  • Innocente, J.; Paraskevopoulou, C.; Diederichs, M.S. Time-Dependent Model for Brittle Rocks Considering the Long-Term Strength Determined from Lab Data. Mining 2022, 2, 463-486. https://doi.org/10.3390/mining2030025
  • Holmes, H., Paraskevopoulou, C., Hildyard, M., Neaupane, K., Connolly, D., Numerical modelling of resonance mechanisms in jointed rocks using transfer functions. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2022.09.001
  • Holmes, H., Paraskevopoulou, C., Hildyard, M., Neaupane, K., & Connolly, D. P. 2023. Jointed rock masses as metamaterials–Implications for railway tunnel vibrations. Transportation Geotechnics, 41, 2023, ISSN 2214-3912. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trgeo.2023.101033
  • Tyrer, J., Paraskevopoulou, C., Shah, R., Miller, R., Kavvadas, M., A 3D numerical analysis of an EPB excavation sequence using FEM. Geosciences 2023, 13(8), 244. https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences13080244
  • Alcaino-Olivares, R., Paraskevopoulou, C., Perras, M. Assessing long-term excavation damage in Switzerland’s Bedretto adit: A field investigation in the northern section. Geotechnical & Geological Engineering.2024, 1573-1529.https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-023-02735-8
  • Walton, G., Paraskevopoulou, C., Perras, M., Time-dependent volume change on brittle limestone during stress relaxation. Technical Note. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-024-03943-1
  • Smith, J., Paraskevopoulou, C., Cohn, A., Kromer, R., Bedi, A., Invernici, M. 2024. Automated masonry spalling severity segmentation in historic railway tunnels using deep learning and a block face plane fitting approach. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology Journal. 153, 2024, 106043, ISSN 0886-7798, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2024.106043
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Kaushik, A., Saroglou, H. Investigating the geomechanical behaviour of Northern of Province Flamborough Head Chalk Formation. Submitted to: Special Issue on Rock Mass Classification Conference 2024 Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering.  (ACCEPTED)
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Connolly, A., Kearsey, T., Shaw N. Underground Space utilisation for greener energy solutions. Submitted to as a Chapter: special book – Underground Urbanism by Springer. (ACCEPTED)

Refereed Journal Publications: submitted - under review (or close to submission)

  • Berry, T., Barratt, E., Paraskevopoulou, C., A semi-quantitative geotechnical visualisation tool for ground engineering projects. Submitted to: GSL Engineering Geology Special Publication - The Peter Fookes Engineering Geological Legacy in Geomodels, Geomaterials and Geomorphology. (ACCEPTED after revisions – resubmitted July 2024)
  • Berry, T., Murphy, W., Paraskevopoulou, C., A concise review of discontinuity self-sealing mechanisms in fine grained lower strength sedimentary rocks. Submitted to: Geoenergy Thematic Collection - Sustainable geological disposal and containment of radioactive waste. [under review]
  • Green, N., Paraskevopoulou, C., Branham, E., Clarke, R., Shaw, N., Investigating the geothermal potential at the University of Leeds, UK – a feasibility study. Submitted to: Geothermics Journal. [under review]
  • Walker, M., Paraskevopoulou, C., Su, J., Stress Distribution around Openings in Sprayed Concrete Lined Tunnels. Submitted: CE Proceedings Geotechnical Engineering. [under review]
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Hunter, S., Assessment of deformation induced lining damage in brick lined tunnels. Submitted to: Geomechanics and Geoengineering International Journal. [under review]

Papers in Refereed Conference Proceedings: Abstract and Final Published Paper Reviewed (Oral Presentations unless noted otherwise)

  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Benardos, A., 2012. Construction cost estimation for Greek road tunnels in relation to the geotechnical conditions, In:  Int. Symp. Practices and Trends for Financing and Contracting Tunnels and Underground Works (Tunnel Contracts 2012), March 2012, Athens.
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Vlachopoulos, N., Diederichs, M.S. 2012. Long-term behaviour and support analysis using numerical modeling, In: Proceedings of the 46th US Rock Mechanics – Geomechanics Symposium ARMA. June 2012, Chicago, USA.
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Oke, J., Vlachopoulos, N. 2012. Practical modelling approaches to determine the long-term behaviour of tunnel construction. In: Proceedings of the Canadian Tunnelling Symposium TAC on Tunnels and Underground Spaces: Sustainability and Innovations. September 2012, Montreal, Canada.
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Diederichs, M.S. 2013. A comparison of viscous models under constant strain and constant stress: Implications for tunnel analysis. In: Proceedings of the World Tunnel Congress on Underground – the way to the future. June 2013, Geneva, Switzerland.
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Diederichs, M.S. 2013. A comparison of viscous material model mechanics and impacts under different boundary conditions for tunnels and shafts. In: Proceedings of the 47th US Rock Mechanics – Geomechanics Symposium ARMA, June 2013, San Francisco, USA.
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Diederichs, M.S. 2013. Long-term behaviour in tunnelling: limitations in using creep parameters. In: Proceedings of 66th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, GeoMontreal on Geoscience for Sustainability, September 29 - October 3, 2013, Montreal, Canada.
  • Benardos, A., Paraskevopoulou C., Diederichs, M., 2013. Assessing and benchmarking the construction cost of tunnels. In: Proceedings of 66th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, GeoMontreal on Geoscience for Sustainability, September 29 - October 3, 2013, Montreal, Canada.
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Perras, M., Diederichs, M.S., Amaan, F., Loew, S., Lam, T., 2015. Long-term static load laboratory testing behaviour of different rock types. In: Proceedings of the 68th Canadian Geotechnical Symposium GeoQuebec on Challenges from North to South. September 2015, Quebec, Canada.
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Perras, M., Diederichs, M.S., Amaan, F., Loew, S., Lam, T., 2015. Observations for the long-term behaviour of carboniferous limestone rocks based on laboratory testing. In: Proceedings of the EUROCK 2015 Future Development of Rock Mechanics – 64th Geomechanics Colloqium, October 2015, Salzburg, Austria.
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Diederichs, M.S., Perras, M. 2017. Time-dependent rock masses and implications associated with tunnelling, In: Proceedings of EUROTUN 2017, IV International Conference on Computational Methods in Tunnelling and Subsurface Engineering, April 2017, Innsbruck, Austria.
  • Diederichs, M.S., Day, J.J., Ghazvinian, E., Perras, M., Paraskevopoulou, C., Walton, G., Progressive brittle damage processes and failure in rock. Keynote Lecture in the Progressive Failure and Long-term Strength Degradation of Brittle Rocks In: PRF 2017: Progressive Failure and Long-term Strength Degradation of Brittle Rocks. ISRM Conference, June 2017, Ascona, Switzerland.
  • Perras, M.A., Hadener, P., Leith, K., Loew, S., Paraskevopoulou, C., 2017. Influence of sample geometry on constant strain relaxation tests. In: PRF 2017: Progressive Failure and Long-term Strength Degradation of Brittle Rocks ISRM Conference, June 2017, Ascona, Switzerland.
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Perras, M.A., 2017. Investigating the long-term behaviour of brittle rocks: Visco-elastic creep parameters and time-to-failure. In: PRF 2017: Progressive Failure and Long-term Strength Degradation of Brittle Rocks ISRM Conference, June 2017, Ascona, Switzerland.
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Diederichs, M.S., 2017. How time-dependency influences the Longitudinal Displacement Profile during the construction of deep tunnels. In: Proceedings of the WTC 2017, Word Tunnelling Congress on Surface Challenges – Underground Solutions, June 2017, Bergen, Norway.
  • Paraskevopoulou, C.,  Predicting the long-term behaviour of rock masses in tunnelling. In: Proceedings of the WTC 2018, Word Tunnelling Congress on The Role of Underground Space in Building Future Sustainable Cities, April 2018, Dubai, United Emirates.
  • Pettit, J., Paraskevopoulou, C., Investigating the implications of the geomechanical behaviour of the phosphatic Chalk to the proposed design for the A303 Stonehenge twin-tunnels. In: Proceedings of WTC 2019, Word Tunnelling Congress on Tunnels and Underground Cities: Engineering and Innovation meet Archaeology, Architecture and Art, May 2019, Naples, Italy.
  • Yau, K., Paraskevopoulou, C., Konstantis, S., A probabilistic approach to assess the risk of liner instability when tunnelling through karst geology using geotechnical baseline reports. In: Proceedings of WTC 2019, Word Tunnelling Congress on Tunnels and Underground Cities: Engineering and Innovation meet Archaeology, Architecture and Art, May 2019, Naples, Italy.
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Cornaro, A., Admiraal, H., Hadjispyrou, S., Paraskevopoulou, A. 2019. Underground space and urban sustainability: an integrated approach to the city of the future. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Changing Cities IV: Spatial, Design, Landscape & Socio-economic Dimensions. 4th International Conference on “CHANGING CITIES: Spatial, Design, Landscape & Socio-economic Dimensions, 24-29 Jun 2019, Chania, Greece. University of Thessaly. ISBN 978-960-99226-9-2
  • Innocente, J., Diederichs, M.S., Paraskevopoulou, C, Aubertin, J.D. 2020. Numerical investigation of the applicability of time-dependent creep models. In: Proceedings of the ISRM International Symposium – Eurock 2020 – Hard Rock Engineering, June 2020, Trodheim, Norway.
  • Holmes, H., Paraskevopoulou, C., deMoraes, R. 2020. Determining the relative influence of joint and rock properties on the propagation of planar waves in jointed rock masses using multivariate statistical techniques. In: Proceedings of the 54th US Rock Mechanics – Geomechanics Symposium ARMA, June 2020, Colorado, USA.
  • Atkinson, C., Paraskevopoulou, C., Miller, R., 2020. Investigation of rehabilitation methods of Victorian Tunnels. In: Proceedings of WTC 2020, Word Tunnelling Congress on Innovation and Sustainable Underground Serving Global Connectivity, September 2020, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia [virtual].
  • Skolidis, A., Paraskevopoulou, C., Marinos, V., Parsons, S. 2020. Accounting for uncertainty in geotechnical design using a probabilistic approach. In: Proceedings of WTC 2020, Word Tunnelling Congress on Innovation and Sustainable Underground Serving Global Connectivity, September 2020, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia [virtual].
  • Ekenberg, R., Holmes, H., Paraskevopoulou, C., A quantitative approach to predict overbreak using the Q-system. In: Proceedings of the ISRM International Symposium – EUROCK 2021 – Mechanics and Rock Engineering from theory to practice, September 2021, Torino, Italy.
  • Ingham, J., Vazaios, I., Paraskevopoulou, C., Investigation into the influence of macro-scale geometry on the stability of underground excavations in layered rock masses. In: Proceedings of the ISRM International Symposium – EUROCK 2021 – Mechanics and Rock Engineering from theory to practice, September 2021, Torino, Italy. to EUROCK 2021.
  • Tyrer, J., Paraskevopoulou, C., Shah, R., Miller, R., Kavvadas, M. Numerical analysis of an EPB excavation sequence using 3D FEM. Submitted to: Proceedings of WTC 2022, Word Tunnelling Congress on Underground Solutions for a world in change, April 2022, Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • Paraskevopoulou, A., Cornaro, A., Paraskevopoulou, C., Underground Space and Street Art towards resilient urban environments. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Changing Cities IV: “Making our Cities Resilient in times of Pandemics”. June 2022, Corfu, Greece.
  • Aujmaya, L., Vazaios, Y., Paraskevopoulou, C., Probabilistic analysis in reducing uncertainty in tunnel support design. In: Proceedings of EUROCK 2022 on Rock and Fracture Mechanics in Rock Engineering and Mining, 12 to 15 September 2022, Espoo, Helsinki-region, Finland.
  • Holmes, H., Paraskevopoulou, C., Hildyard, M., Neaupane K., Connolly, D., 2023. Equivalent Material Modelling of Fractures Rock Mass Resonance Effects. In: Proceedings of WTC 2023 of Word Tunnelling Congress on Expanding Underground Knowledge & Passion to make a positive impact on the world, 12-18 May 2023, Athens, Greece. CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003348030
  • Walker, M.L., Paraskevopoulou, C., Su, J., 2023. Stress distribution in Sprayed Concrete Lined tunnel opening in London Clay. In: Proceedings of WTC 2023 of Word Tunnelling Congress on Expanding Underground Knowledge & Passion to make a positive impact on the world, May 2023, Athens, Greece. CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003348030
  • Kritikou, C., Paraskevopoulou, C., Marinos, V., 2023. Tunnel portal design optimisation in tectonically disturbed and weathered rock masses. In: Proceedings of WTC 2023 of Word Tunnelling Congress on Expanding Underground Knowledge & Passion to make a positive impact on the world, May 2023, Athens, Greece. CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003348030
  • Ali, S., Marinos, V., Paraskevopoulou, C., 2023. Probabilistic analysis reduces uncertainty in tunnel support design. In: Proceedings of WTC 2023 of Word Tunnelling Congress on Expanding Underground Knowledge & Passion to make a positive impact on the world, May 2023, Athens, Greece. CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003348030
  • Malone, J., Jones, B., Paraskevopoulou, C., 2023. Metamorphic ground improvement for tunnelling. In: Proceedings of WTC 2023 of Word Tunnelling Congress on Expanding Underground Knowledge & Passion to make a positive impact on the world, May 2023, Athens, Greece. CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003348030
  • Khoury, A., Paraskevopoulou, C., Benardos, A., 2023. Investigating the effectiveness of transfer learning in rock strength prediction. In: Proceedings of WTC 2023 of Word Tunnelling Congress on Expanding Underground Knowledge & Passion to make a positive impact on the world, May 2023, Athens, Greece. CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003348030
  • Smith, J., Paraskevopoulou, C., Bedi, A. Invernici, M., 2023. Deep learning for masonry lined tunnel condition assessment. In: Proceedings of WTC 2023 of Word Tunnelling Congress on Expanding Underground Knowledge & Passion to make a positive impact on the world, May 2023, Athens, Greece. CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003348030
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Spyridis, P., Proske, D., Doulkas, G. 2023. Statistical interpretation of tunnel project characteristics and their influence on technical risks. To be submitted to: Proceedings of WTC 2023 of Word Tunnelling Congress on Expanding Underground Knowledge & Passion to make a positive impact on the world, May 2023, Athens, Greece. CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003348030
  • Allen, A., Paraskevopoulou, C., Bedi, A., Smith, J. 2023. Using remote sensing techniques to digitally map and quantify rock discontinuity data. In: Proceedings of WTC 2023 of Word Tunnelling Congress on Expanding Underground Knowledge & Passion to make a positive impact on the world, May 2023, Athens, Greece. CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003348030
  • Sercombe, G., Paraskevopoulou, C., Bedi, A., Vazaios, I. 2023. Identification of faulting from digital terrain model built from aerial LiDAR scanning. In: Proceedings of WTC 2023 of Word Tunnelling Congress on Expanding Underground Knowledge & Passion to make a positive impact on the world, May 2023, Athens, Greece. CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003348030
  • Chiwara, J., Vazaios, I., Paraskevopoulou, C., The influence of brittle failure and its impact on face stability in high-stress tunnelling conditions. In: Proceedings of ISRM 2023 15th International ISRM Congress 2023 & 72nd Geomechanics Colloquium in Challenges in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, Schubert & Kluckner (eds.) © ÖGG, October 2023, Salzburg, Austria.
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Innocente, J., McDonald, M., Diederichs, M., 2023. Time-dependency and long-term strength of rocks in underground environments – from the lab results to numerical continuum analysis. In: Proceedings of ISRM 2023 15th International ISRM Congress 2023 & 72nd Geomechanics Colloquium in Challenges in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering,Schubert & Kluckner (eds.) © ÖGG, October 2023, Salzburg, Austria.
  • Holmes, H., Paraskevopoulou, C., Hildyard, M., Neaupane K., Connolly, D., Effect of joint dip on the transmission of stress waves from a moving point load in a parallel jointed rock mass. In: Proceedings of ISRM 2023 15th International ISRM Congress 2023 & 72nd Geomechanics Colloquium in Challenges in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, Schubert & Kluckner (eds.) © ÖGG, October 2023, Salzburg, Austria.
  • Smith, J., Paraskevopoulou, C., 3D deep learning for Segmentation of masonry tunnel spalling. Submitted to the: Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Smart Monitoring, Assessment and Rehabilitation of Civil Structures, 4-6 September 2024, Salerno, Italy. 

Papers in Refereed Conference Proceedings: Abstract and/or Final Published Paper [submitted and under review]

  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Utilizing the subsurface for sustainable green energy solutions. Submitted to the: WTC 2024 of Word Tunnelling Congress on Tunnelling for a Better Life, April 2024, Shenzhen, China. [Abstract accepted, Paper submitted].
  • Berry, T., Murphy, W., Paraskevopoulou, C., Self-sealing experiments in fine grained sedimentary rocks of England and Wales. Submitted to the: Proceedings of EUROCK 2024 on New Challenges in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 15-19 July 2024, Alicante, Spain. [Abstract accepted, Paper in Prep].
  • Diederichs, M.S., Paraskevopoulou, C., Beyond the Equations: A Philosophical Discussion of Time Dependent Engineering Response in Rock. Submitted to the: Proceedings of the 58th US Rock Mechanics – Geomechanics Symposium ARMA, 23-26 June 2024, Golden, Colorado, USA. [Abstract submitted, Paper in Prep].
  • Smith, J., Paraskevopoulou, C., Diederichs, M.S., In depth analysis of a masonry lined tunnel using a state-of-the-art machine learning based workflow. Submitted to the: Proceedings of the 58th US Rock Mechanics – Geomechanics Symposium ARMA, 23-26 June 2024, Golden, Colorado, USA. [Abstract submitted, Paper in Prep].
  • Kruszewski, M., Hamdi, P., Achtziger-Zupancic, P., Dickmann, J., Perras, M., Olivares, R.A., Paraskevopoulou, C., Wiemer, S., Amann, F., Characterization of the Over 40-Year-Old Excavation Damage Zone at the Bedretto Underground Laboratory in Ticino, Switzerland using Conventional and Remote Sensing Methods. Submitted to the: Proceedings of the 58th US Rock Mechanics – Geomechanics Symposium ARMA, 23-26 June 2024, Golden, Colorado, USA. [Abstract submitted, Paper in Prep].
  • Berry, T., Murphy, W., Paraskevopoulou, C., Self-sealing experiments in fine grained sedimentary rocks of England and Wales. Submitted to the: Proceedings of EUROCK 2024 on New Challenges in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 15-19 July 2024, Alicante, Spain. [Abstract accepted, Paper in Prep].
  • Smith, J., Paraskevopoulou, C., Automated deformation assessment of masonry lined tunnels. Submitted to the: Proceedings of the EWSHM - 11th European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, 10-13 June 2024, Potsdam, Germany. [Abstract submitted, Paper in Prep].
  • Smith, J., Paraskevopoulou, C., 3D deep learning for segmentation of masonry tunnel spalling. Submitted to the: Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Smart Monitoring, Assessment and Rehabilitation of Civil Structures, 4-6 September 2024, Salerno, Italy. [Abstract submitted, Paper in Prep].

Extended Conference Abstracts: Abstract Review and Published

  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Vlachopoulos, N., Diederichs, M.S. 2012. Long-term behaviour analysis in tunnelling within weak rock using numerical analysis techniques. In: The Annual Advances in Earth Sciences Research Conference. Kingston, Canada.
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Diederichs, M.S. 2014. Time-dependency issues associated with rock tunnelling in deep underground environment. In: 2 Eastern European Tunnelling Conference (EETC2014): Tunnelling in a challenging environment, September 2014, Athens, Greece.
  • Perras, M.A., Leith, K., Haedener, P., Loew, S., Paraskevopoulou, C., Lam, T., Jensen, M., 2017. Influence of argillaceous content on the time-dependent behaviour of the Cobourg limestone. In: the 7th International Conference on “Clays in Natural and Engineered Barriers for Radioactive Waste Confinement”, September 2017, Davos, Switzerland.
  • Sissins, S., Paraskevopoulou, C. Implications for TBM performance based on rock mass observations for the Blue Lias Formation. Submitted to: Proceedings of EUROENGEO 2020, 3rd European Regional Conference of IAEG: Leading to Innovative Engineering Geology Practices, October 2021, Athens, Greece.
  • Skolidis, A., Paraskevopoulou, C., Marinos, V., 2021. A probabilistic approach to deal with uncertainty in tunnelling. Submitted to: Proceedings of EUROENGEO 2020, 3rd European Regional Conference of IAEG: Leading to Innovative Engineering Geology Practices, October 2021, Athens, Greece.
  • Boutsis, G., Paraskevopoulou, C.,  Cost Overruns in Tunnelling Projects: Investigating the impact of Geological Uncertainty. Submitted to: Proceedings of EUROENGEO 2020, 3rd European Regional Conference of IAEG: Leading to Innovative Engineering Geology Practices, October 2021, Athens, Greece.
  • Atkinson, C., Paraskevopoulou, C., Miller, R. 2021. Rehabilitation methods of Victorian Tunnels in the UK. In: Proceedings of EUROENGEO 2020, 3rd European Regional Conference of IAEG: Leading to Innovative Engineering Geology Practices, October 2021, Athens, Greece.
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Investigation of time-dependent stress relaxation behaviour in rock materials. In: Proceedings of EUROENGEO 2020, 3rd European Regional Conference of IAEG: Leading to Innovative Engineering Geology Practices, October 2021, Athens, Greece.
  • Holmes, H., Paraskevopoulou, C., deMoraes, R., Hildyard, M., Connolly, D.,  Discontinuum versus continuum models for anisotropic jointed rock masses under moving loads. In: Proceedings of the 14 Euroconference on Rock Physics and Rock Mechanics, Scotland, UK [virtual].
  • Dallavalle, M., Paraskevopoulou, C. Konstantis, S., Spyridis, P., Benardos, A., 2022. Assessing the Failure Potential of Underground Works. In: Proceedings of EURO:TUN 2021, Computational Methods and Information Models in Tunnelling, June 2022, Bochum, Germany.
  • Berry, T., Murphy, W., Paraskevopoulou, C.,  A preliminary review of self-sealing mechanisms and preliminary experimentation on Branscombe Mudstone Formation (Mercia Mudstone Group) from the English Midlands. In: Proceedings of Engineering Group of the Geological Society (EGGS) Annual Conference, 26-28 March 2023: Engineering Geomorphology, Geomaterials and the Ground Model: The Peter Fookes Legacy, Cambridge, UK.
  • Berry, T., Barratt, E., Paraskevopoulou, C., 2023. A semi-quantitative geotechnical visualisation tool for ground engineering projects. In: Proceedings of Engineering Group of the Geological Society (EGGS) Annual Conference, 26-28 March 2023: Engineering Geomorphology, Geomaterials and the Ground Model: The Peter Fookes Legacy, Cambridge, UK.
  • Connolly, A., Kearsey T., Shaw, N., Piazolo, S., Paraskevopoulou, C., Investigating and quantifying the geothermal energy potential from mine water of abandoned coalfields within the Greater Leeds area in the UK. In: Proceedings of EnergyGeoscience Conference 2023 – Powering the energy transition through subsurface collaboration, 16 – 18 May 2023, Aberdeen, UK.
  • Smith, J., Paraskevopoulou, C., Synthetically generated spalling can improve the performance of automated tunnel lining masonry joint detection [Poster]. In: Proceedings of ISMLG 2023: 4th International symposium on Machine Learning & Big Data in Geoscience. August 2023, Cork, Ireland.
  • Barns, D., Van Alstine, J., Bramham, E., Loveridge, F., Paraskevopoulou, C., Sarkar, A., Kelly, J., Local governance of geothermal in the energy transition: opportunities and challenges. In: Proceedings of RGS-IBG Annual International Conference 2023. 29 August – 1 September, 2023, Imperial College London, London, UK.
  • Smith, J., Paraskevopoulou, C., Automated deformation assessment of masonry lined tunnels. Submitted to the: Proceedings of the EWSHM - 11th European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, 10-13 June 2024, Potsdam, Germany.
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Saroglou, C., Rock mass classification of chalk, a UK perspective. Submitted to the: Proceedings of RMCC2024 on 1st International Rock Mass Classification Conference – Rock mass classification meets the challenges of the 21st Century, 30-31 October 2024, Oslo, Norway. [ACCEPTED].

Presentations/Posters without a paper

  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Diederichs, M.S. 2012. Long-term behaviour in deep underground environments using numerical modeling. In: The 10th Annual Geoscience Seminar of the NWMO (Nuclear Waste Management Organization). Blue Mountains, Canada.
  • Perras, M.A., Walton, G., Paraskevopoulou, C., Farahmand, K., Diederichs, M.S. and Lam, T. 2013. EDZ Research: Advanced Rock mass Behaviour & Verification. In: The 11th Annual Geoscience Seminar of the NWMO (Nuclear Waste Management Organization). Blue Mountains, Canada.
  • Walton, G., Forbes, B., Perras., M.A., Delaloye, D., Paraskevopoulou, C., Vlachopoulos, N., Diederichs, M.S. 2014. Tools and Techniques for In Situ Geomechanics Verification. In: The 12th Annual Geoscience Seminar of the NWMO (Nuclear Waste Management Organization). Blue Mountains, Canada.
  • Paraskevopoulou, C., Walton, G., Forbes, B., Vlachopoulos, N., Diederichs, M.S. 2015. EDZ in Sedimentary Rocks Secondary Factors for Verification and Management. In: The 13th Annual Geoscience Seminar of the NWMO (Nuclear Waste Management Organization). Blue Mountains, Canada.
  • Perras, M.A., Paraskevopoulou, C., Leith, K., Hädener, P., Loew, S., Diederichs, M.S. 2018. Time-dependent behaviour of limestone – Static load creep and constant strain relaxation tests. In: The 16th Annual Geoscience Seminar of the NWMO (Nuclear Waste Management Organization),  Canada.
  • Paraskevopoulou, C.,  Long-term behaviour in rock masses: considering time-effects, University of Leeds - Kyoto University International Symposium on Advanced engineering for natural disaster identification, mitigation, prevention, response, September 2018, University of Leeds, UK.
  • Smith, J., Paraskevopoulou, C., A review of the applications of new technologies to condition assessment of tunnels. British Tunnelling Society Young Members Annual Conference - BTSYM 2023: 4th International symposium on Machine Learning & Big Data in Geoscience. August 2023, London, UK.
  • Sarkar, A., Kelly, J., Bramham, E., Shaw, N., Barns, D., Loveridge, F., Paraskevopoulou, C., Rees, S., Van Alstine, J., Geothermal Campus Leeds-shallow geothermal direct heat use in an urban environment. Energy Group: The 10th UK Geothermal Symposium, Geological Society, November 2023, London, UK.
  • Berry, T., Murphy, W., Paraskevopoulou, C., Self-sealing of Mercia Mudstone Group Rocks. NWS (Nuclear Waste Service) RSO (Research Support Office) Annual Conference, 11-12 January 2024, Sheffield, UK.

Theses/Projects

  • Paraskevopoulou, C. Time-dependency of rock and implications associated with tunnelling, PhD Thesis. In: Queen’s University Publications. Canada.
  • Paraskevopoulou, C. Construction (Excavation and Temporary Support) Cost Analysis of Greek Road Tunnels. MSc Thesis. In: National Technical University of Athens Publications. Greece.
  • Paraskevopoulou, C. Development of an underground transportation network for Alexandra Blv. in Athens, Greece. MEng Thesis. In: National Technical University of Athens Publications. Greece.
  • Paraskevopoulou, C. Geotechnical rock mass classification and selection of support system of the 138/124 Gallery in Mavres Petres Mine in Greece. In: National Technical University of Athens Publications. Greece.
  • Paraskevopoulou, C. Preliminary Technical Report on Stratoni Project in Mavres Petres Mine in Greece. In: National Technical University of Athens Publications. Greece.