The EUROCK 2025 conference, organized under the aegis of ISRM (International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering), was held in the heart of a country emblematic for its rich geological landscapes and recognized expertise in rock engineering.
The event brought together researchers, engineers, academics and professionals from all over the world to discuss the latest advances in the field, in a setting conducive to scientific exchange. Topics covered included the stability of underground structures, numerical modeling, mining, underground storage and adapting infrastructures to the effects of climate change.
Several Ineris employees presented the Institute's work on hydrogen storage and the application of artificial intelligence to predict the stability of abandoned underground quarries.
Hippolyte Djizanne, Hajar Habbani, Kamel Drif and Nathalie Conil gave presentations entitled respectively:
- Numerical analysis of the mechanical stability of salt caverns for Underground Hydrogen Storage under Severe Solicitations
- Mechanical stability of salt caverns under intensive gas storage conditions using LOCAS and DISROC
- Advanced Acoustic Signal Classification for Rockfall Detection Using Machine Learning
- Using Machine Learning for Predicting Collapse Extent in Abandoned Underground Quarries
On this occasion, the CFMR (French Committee for Rock Mechanics), which INERIS helps to run as a member and by sitting on its board, received the award for best national group of 2025. This award, presented every two years, recognizes an ISRM national group for its outstanding performance and contributions.
