International Journal of Geomechanics
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EISSN:1943-5622|ISSN:1532-3641|Disc:The International Journal of Geomechanics (IJOG) focuses on geomechanics with emphasis on theoretical aspects, including computational and analytical methods and related validations. Applications of interdisciplinary topics such as geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering, mining and geological engineering, rock and blasting engineering, underground structures, infrastructure and pavement engineering, petroleum engineering, engineering geophysics, offshore and marine geotechnology, geothermal energy, lunar and planetary engineering, and ice mechanics fall within the scope of the journal. Specific topics covered include numerical and analytical methods; constitutive modeling including elasticity, plasticity, creep, localization, fracture and instabilities; neural networks, expert systems, optimization and reliability; statics and dynamics of interacting structures and foundations; liquid and gas flow through geologic media, contaminant transport and groundwater problems; borehole stability, geohazards such as earthquakes, landslides and subsidence; soil/rock improvement; and the development of model validations using laboratory and field measurements|Priority:6|Publisher:American Society of Civil Engineers|
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Numerical Study of the Failure Process of Stone Column Groups in Soft Soil in Response to Rigid Loading Based on the DEM-FDM Coupled Model
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Compared with isolated stone columns, a group of stone columns exhibits a much more complicated failure mechanism because of the complicated interactions between the respective columns and the surrounding soil under various ... -
Theoretical and Experimental Study on Elastic–Plastic–Sliding Load Transfer Model for Pile Tip and Pile Side Postgrouting Piles
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)An elastic–plastic–sliding trilinear load transfer model is established for grouted piles. This model summarizes the resistance–displacement relationships at both the side and tip of the pile, describing the transition ... -
Thermodynamic Model for Sand-Incorporating Morphology
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Particle shape, size, and size distribution (gradation) significantly influence the mechanical response of granular soils. This research introduces a thermodynamic model based on granular thermodynamics theory, validated ... -
Failure of Ring Foundations on Soft Clay Reinforced with an Annular Stone Column
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The pressure–settlement response of ring foundations placed on soft clay and reinforced with an annular stone column was determined both experimentally and numerically. The mean diameters of the ring footing and the stone ... -
Quartic Polynomial Packing Model for Sand-Fines Mixtures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The addition of fines to sand directly changes the void ratio of a sand-fines mixture and thereby leads to a change in its mechanical properties. Numerous packing models have been proposed to capture the variation of limit ... -
Behavior of an Embankment on Soft Ground Improved with Soil–Geopolymer Deep Mix Columns under Static and Cyclic Loadings
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The soil–cement deep soil mixing (DSM) technique has been widely used to improve the bearing capacity of the soft soil under embankment loading. However, utilizing ordinary portland cement (OPC) releases a tremendous carbon ... -
Failure Mode Characteristic of Rocks Containing a Weak Interlayer with Different Thickness and Dip Angles Based on Discrete-Element Method
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Both the integrity and the strength of a rock mass are influenced by weak interlayers. In order to study the failure modes of a rock mass with a weak interlayer under uniaxial compression load, based on the discrete-element ... -
Discrete-Element Numerical Investigation of the Dynamic Response Characteristics and Instability Mechanism of a Cross-Jointed Rock Mass Slope under Multistage Sustained Seismic Action
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Frequent earthquakes, coupled with discontinuous geological conditions, complicate the earthquake dynamic response characteristics of slopes. To reveal the dynamic accumulative damage effect and instability mechanism of a ... -
Numerical Analysis of Installation Performance and Uplift Bearing Capacity of Helical Piles in Clay
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Helical piles are widely used for their low installation noise, low disturbance, recyclability, and increased load-bearing capacity. This study investigated the effects of installing multiple-plate helical piles on the ... -
Numerical Study of the Effects of Interbedded Layers on Rock Burst in Tunnel Engineering
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Rock burst is one of the most hazardous problems that is encountered during tunnel excavation. However, less research concerns tunnel excavation in an interbedded layer with alternating strong and soft layers. In this ... -
Study of the Tractive Performance of a Deep-Sea Mining Vehicle Based on the Soil Failure Mode
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Deep-sea mining vehicles (DSMVs) generate tremendous traction and provide excellent maneuverability, making them the preferred choice for deep-sea mining. The source of this immense traction lies in the shear forces generated ... -
Horizontal Deformation of a Tunnel Controlled by Capsuled Expansion Technique in Soft Clay: Field Trial and Numerical Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Controlling tunnel response induced by lateral excavation in soft clay has become a significant focus of modern research. Capsuled expansion is an innovative active control technique used to control the deformation of ... -
Multiscale Investigation on Erodibility Characteristics of Cohesive Soils through Enhanced Hole Erosion Tests
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The erosion of cohesive soils is regarded as one of the major threats to the failure of earth structures. The current evaluation of clay erodibility is primarily based on empirical correlations with other physical and ... -
CFD-DEM Modeling of Loess Microstructure Alteration during Internal Hydraulic Erosion and Its Effect on Micro- to Macromechanical Behaviors
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The Loess Plateau is susceptible to geological disasters, many of which are related to the loess internal hydraulic erosion. This erosion process can alter the loess microstructure and influence multiscale mechanical ... -
Design and Study of Locally Resonant Wave-Impeding Barriers for Mitigating Environmental Vibrations on Adjacent Reinforced Concrete Buildings
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The effect of environmental vibrations, such as those from traffic, mechanical operations, and building construction, on nearby buildings and infrastructure have become a serious issue. Novel approaches are needed to ... -
Theoretical Analysis of Pile Tip and Pile Side Compaction Grouting and Grout Diffusion Height Considering Unloading Effect
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study introduces a unified cylindrical and spherical cavity reverse expansion model to simulate the formation of compaction grouting bodies and grout diffusion along pile shafts. Stress field expression employs the ... -
Shear Mechanical Behavior of Geogrid-Reinforced Calcareous Sands under Inclined Reinforcement Effects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Geogrid-reinforced calcareous sand (GRCS) is an attractive alternative to enhance the bearing capacity and stability of geotechnical structures in island and coastal areas. Understanding the geogrid–particle interaction ... -
Mathematical Modeling and Experimental Validation for the Performance of Soil–Bentonite Cutoff Walls Considering Chemical Compatibility
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The soil–bentonite cutoff wall (SB wall) is commonly employed as a barrier at contaminated sites. However, recent research has revealed that the performance of the SB wall material can significantly deteriorate due to the ... -
Simplified Analytical Solution of <i>R-F</i> Relation for Prefabricated Rectangular Underground Structures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The discussion about the seismic behavior of prefabricated rectangular underground structures is mainly focused on the specific structure form, and there is a lack of a more extensive and regular discussion from the ... -
Modeling of Multifield Coupling and Borehole Placement for Hydraulic Flushing and Engineering Applications
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)To investigate the pressure-relief and permeability enhancement mechanisms of hydraulic flushing (HF), this study conducted the triaxialseepage experiments on raw coal; the permeability changes during the loading process ...