Shokrollah Zare

Associate Professor Faculty of Mining, Petroleum & Geophysics Engineering

PhD Tunnelling and Rock mechanics

University: NTNU, Norway
Research Interests: Stability analysis and support design - Conventional tunnelling - Mechanised tunnelling - Numerical modelling
Professional & Scientific Membership: Iranian Tunnelling Association, Iranian Rock Mechanics Association
Awards & Patents: Member of “Center of Excellence of Mining Engineering”
Biography (About):
Dr. Shokrollah Zare is Associate Professor at Shahrood University of Technology. He graduated in mining engineering, BSc degree from Amirkabir University of Technology in 1995 and graduated in mining engineering-rock mechanics, MSc degree from Tarbiat Modares University in 1999. Subsequently, he worked in consulting engineers. He was involved as rock mechanics/tunnelling expert and project manager in underground projects. He received his PhD degree in civil engineering - tunnelling from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in 2007. After obtaining his PhD, he has worked as senior consultant, head of tunnelling and rock mechanics division and R&D manager for several tunnelling projects, teaching and conducting research projects, while continuing as academic staff at Shahrood University of Technology.

Tel: 32395509
Ext.Tel: 2442

Scientometrics

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Documents

Courses Taught

Ph.D
Ms.c
Bs.c

Thesis

All Thesis (48)
(2024), "Evaluation of In Situ Deformation Modulus from Geomechanical Parameters and In Situ Stress", Ph.D Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Ashkan Shahpasand (2023), " Stability analysis and the effect of horizontal distance between twin tunnels by numerical method (Case study: Tehran-North freeway)", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Morteza Javadi, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors],
(2022), " Comparison and analysis of mining tunnels support systems (Case study of K19 tunnel, Tazareh mine )", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Hamid Reza Moradi (2021), "Prediction Of Hard Rock TBM Cutter Life Using Neural Network Method – Case Study UMA OYA Water Conveyance Tunnel", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Mozhgan Rasouli (2021), "Numerical Investigation of Hydro-mechanical Parameters' Effects on Miduk Copper Mine Slope Stability", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Morteza Karami (2021), "Development of a wear prediction model for TBM disc cutters in jointed rocks by considering the numerical analysis", Ph.D Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Leila Nikakhtar (2021), "Preduction of surface settlement due to EPB mechanized tunneling machine by the mexta model method ", Ph.D Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare, Hossein Mirzaei Nasirabad[Supervisor/Supervisors],
(2021), "A New Probabilistic Procedure for Rock Tunnel Design Considering Uncertainty in Geomechanical Properties", Ph.D Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors],
(2021), "Comparison of Numerical Modeling for Per-support System using structural Elements and Equivalent Media in Weak Grounds Tunneling, a case study Tehran shomal Freeway", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Mohammad Hosein Amiri Hazaveh (2020), "Study Of Excavation Damage Zone (EDZ) of Tunnels Using The Numerical Method", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Mortea Khosravi (2020), "Development of borability index in jointed rock mass in excavation by tunnel boring machine", Ph.D Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Ahmad Ramezanzadeh, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Mahdi Haseli (2019), "Numerical Investigating the effect of constitutive models on ground settlement in mechanized tunneling _ case study: metro Qom-line A", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Abolfazl Haftabadi (2019), "Experimental study of the effect of injection rate, viscosity and fluid pressure in hydraulic fracturing testing", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare, Hamid Soltanian[Supervisor/Supervisors], Yaser Pourmazaheri[Advisor/ Advisors]
Ako Daraei (2019), "A Model for Evaluation of Tunnels Stability Excavated in Soft Rocks in order to Determine Sequential Excavation Methods ", Ph.D Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Mohsen Bakhtiari (2018), " Influence of longitudinal joints pattern between segments and mechanical properties of back fill grouting on tunnel lining by numerical method-case study:Tabriz metro line 2", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Ali Akbar Borji (2018), "Design and stabilization of rock slop with discontinuity, case study Tehran-Shomal freeway first part", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors], Morteza Javadi[Advisor/ Advisors]
Ferydun Ahmadi (2018), "The effect of grouted rock bolt on strength parameters of jointed rock mass in tunnels", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors], Majid Nikkhah[Advisor/ Advisors]
Vahid Nemati (2018), "Study of underground metro station excavation methods and choosing the suitable method considering technical and costs item (case study line 6 of metro of Tehran)", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors], Ramin Rafiee[Advisor/ Advisors]
Amirsaeed Gerani (2018), "Tunnel Boring Machine Selection in Soft Ground (Case Stady: Tehran Metro-Line 7 (North-South Section))", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare, Mohammad Ataei[Supervisor/Supervisors], Ramin Rafiee[Advisor/ Advisors]
Ali Reza Akbari (2018), "Ranking of the risks in mechanized tunnelling of large cross section tunnels in hard rocks (Case study: Western Alborz Tunnel)", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare, Mohammad Ataei[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Mohsen Sardari (2018), "Estimation of advance rate of TBM using probabilistic methods -Case study: Lar-Kalan water conveyance tunnel lot-2", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Hashem Taghizadeh (2017), "Analysis of rock load on the tunnel linings (Case study: Bazi Deraz water conveyance tunnel)", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors], Mojtaba Mohammad Nejad[Advisor/ Advisors]
Abdollatif Aghill (2017), "Investigating the type of rock behavior in the estimation of stress by Deformation Rate Analysis Method", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Majid Nikkhah[Supervisor/Supervisors], Shokrollah Zare[Advisor/ Advisors]
Nariman Habibi Kani Savaran (2017), "Estimating the Geomechanical Parameters of Rock Mass Using Back Analysis Method baxsed on Monitoring Data _ Case Study: Power Station Cavern Access Tunnel in Azad Dam", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Farzad Taimory (2017), "Study effect of interface between concrete lining and ground under seismic loading of rock tunnels", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare, Majid Nikkhah[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Ghaffar Kahoorizadeh (2017), "Stability analysis and support system design of Pirtaghi dam diversion tunnel using structural control methods", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Majid Nikkhah[Supervisor/Supervisors], Shokrollah Zare[Advisor/ Advisors]
Mehdi Rakhshani (2017), "Study and Analysis of Q* Method and New Support Systems Using Numerical Modeling Case study: K12 tunnel of Tazareh Mine", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Majid Mirzaei Abdolyosefi (2016), "Investigation of squeezing potential and assessment of its impact in Alborz tunnel stability", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare, Majid Nikkhah[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Sadegh Soleimani (2016), "Design of shotcrete support reinforced with lattice girder and analysis of geometric and strength properties effect of lattice in NATM tunnels (case study: Hakim tunnel)", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors], Farnoosh Basaligheh[Advisor/ Advisors]
Mojtaba Rajabzadeh Nesvan (2016), "Dynamic Analysis of Second Line tunnel of Mashhad metro", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Hossein Mirzaei Nasirabad, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors], Majid Nikkhah[Advisor/ Advisors]
Roohollah Aslani (2016), "Study of sequential excavation effect for large span urban tunnels in soft ground on the settlement Case study: Tehran Chitgar tunnel", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors], Mojtaba Mohammadnejad[Advisor/ Advisors]
Solmaz Jabbari (2016), "Stability Analysis and Design of Support System for Gate Chamber of Chamshir Dam Using Numerical Method", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Rahmat Allah Zaheri (2015), "Design Of Tunnel Pre-Support Method Using Numerical Methods - Case Study: Chaloos Water Conveyance Tunnel", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare, Seyed Rahman Torabi[Supervisor/Supervisors], Abbas Kamali BandPai[Advisor/ Advisors]
Arsalan Mahmoodzadeh (2015), "The Application of DAT Method in Tunneling - Case Study: Hamro Road Tunnel", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors], رحمان داراى[Advisor/ Advisors]
Seyed Saeed Mousavi (2015), "Optimization the design of segmental lining maintenance system using mexta_Heuristic Algorithms", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare, Majid Nikkhah[Supervisor/Supervisors], Omid Khademhosseini[Advisor/ Advisors]
Saeed Soltani Mohamadi (2015), "Determination of geomechanical parameters and allowable bearing capacity of the rock foundations of surface crude oil tanks in Khark Island ", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors], Majid Nikkhah[Advisor/ Advisors]
Saber Akbari (2014), "Assessment of interaction between line 1 twin tunnels and line 2 tunnel of Tabriz subway using numerical modeling", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare, Hossein Mirzaei Nasirabad[Supervisor/Supervisors], Hamid Chakeri[Advisor/ Advisors]
Amir Zarrin (2014), "Mix design for two-component grout in water bearing urban areas mechanized tunnelling (TBM) - Case study Tehran metro line 7 east- west tunnel", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare, Seyed-Mohammad Esmaeil Jalali[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Aref Faghedi (2013), "Assessment of geotechnical risk for mechanized tunneling in urban areas- case study Tabriz metro line 1 tunnel", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Farhang Sereshki, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Mohammad Hosein Arbabsiar (2013), "penetration rate of hard rock TBM submission a model to predict", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Mohammad Ataei, Shariar Kourosh[Supervisor/Supervisors], Shokrollah Zare, Masoud Bayati[Advisor/ Advisors]
Arash eshraghi (2013), "Assessment of Face Pressure in Tehran’s Subway Tunnel (line 3) Using Probabilistic Analysis", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Emad Khorasani (2013), "Estimation of TBM Utilization in Soft Ground Using Rock Engineering Systems Approach", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyed-Mohammad Esmaeil Jalali, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors], Masoud Zare, Sadegh Tarigh Azali[Advisor/ Advisors]
Mohammadreza Mehravaran (2012), "Numerical Modeling of Rock Mass Hydraulic Behaviour Around the Tunnel and Construction and Relevant Controlling Techniques Case study: (zagros water conveyance tunnel, lot2)", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Ahmad Ramezanzadeh, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Mehdi Forqani (2012), "Technical assessment of NATM excavation method in tunnels and comparison with Cut & Cover method - Case study: Tehran-Tabriz Railway Tunnel", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare, Seyed-Mohammad Esmaeil Jalali[Supervisor/Supervisors],
Hossein Jahani (2012), "Sensitivity analysis of effective parameters and comparison between face pressure determination methods with analytical and numerical methods- case study: Abuzar surface water accumulation tunnel", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors], Hamed Jamshidi[Advisor/ Advisors]
Hamed karimnia (2012), "Numerical modeling of settlement of surface structures due to excavation of twin tunnels of Tabriz subway – line 1", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Hossein Mirzaei Nasirabad, Shokrollah Zare[Supervisor/Supervisors], Fariborz salehi, M.R bitarafan[Advisor/ Advisors]
Reza Heidaeri Sheibani (2012), "Assessment of face support pressure and backfill grouting pressure on the tunneling induced settlement- case study Tehran Metro line 7 east- west tunnel", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Shokrollah Zare, Hossein Mirzaei Nasirabad[Supervisor/Supervisors], Reza Mikaeil, Mohsen rezaei[Advisor/ Advisors]
Morteza Kazemi Chavaree (2010), "Estimation of earth pressure by analytical and numerical methods in North-South Section of Tehran Metro Line 7", Msc Thesis, Shahrood University Of Technology, Seyed-Mohammad Esmaeil Jalali, Mohammad Ataei[Supervisor/Supervisors], Shokrollah Zare, Mohammad Reza Bitarafan[Advisor/ Advisors]

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