Laboratory of Experimental Rock Mechanics LEMR
The Laboratory of Experimental Rock Mechanics (LEMR) at EPFL, under the direction of Prof. Marie Violay, belongs to the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC).
The LEMR conducts research on the mechanical behaviour, physical and fluid transport properties of rock materials at sub-surface conditions. This is accomplished by means of experimental research coupled with microstructural studies of the micro-scale processes, and modelling of these processes.
The LEMR provides research, teaching and services related to rock mechanics, rock physics, and engineering geomechanics.
Latest publications
Alteration’s Control on Frictional Behavior and the Depth of the Ductile Shear Zone in Geothermal Reservoirs in Volcanic Arcs
B. Fryer; F. Jermann; P. Patrier; B. Lanson; S. Jelavic et al.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-SOLID EARTH. 2025. Vol. 130, num. 2. DOI : 10.1029/2024JB030213. Off-fault deformation feedback and strain localization precursor during laboratory earthquakes
G. G. Meyer; C. Giorgetti; S. Guérin-Marthe; M. Violay
Communications Earth & Environment. 2024. Vol. 5, num. 1. DOI : 10.1038/s43247-024-01756-2.
Latest presentations
Effect of water on sandstone and limestone, fracture toughness, frictional parameters and brittle strength.
M. Violay; C. Noël; P. Baud
EGU 2023, Vienna, April 23-28, 2023.
