International Journal of Geomechanics: Recent submissions
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Intrinsic Compression Behavior and Microstructure of Soft Clay with Diatom Inclusion Effect
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Soils containing diatom microfossils belong to biogenic sediments as lacustrine and marine facies, depending on the depositional settings and diatom species. The microfossil, a special biogenic mineral, endows the ... -
A Fully Coupled Flow Deformation Model for Seismic Response Analysis of Underground Structures in Liquefiable Sites
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract With an algorithm for equivalent shear strain and a loading–unloading criterion, the Davidenkov constitutive model is formulated in three-dimensional stress space. A method for effective stress analysis to capture ... -
Earth Pressure Calculation Method for Shallow-Buried Loess Tunnels Considering Support and Size Effects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Tunnel excavation provides an efficient solution for utilizing underground space and enhancing traffic efficiency. Large-section loess tunnels address the growing demand for large-span tunnel construction in ... -
Rock Mass Mechanical Parameter Assignment Method Based on Abutment Pressure Distribution
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The precise assignment of rock mass mechanical parameters is paramount in mining simulations because it significantly influences the reliability of the results obtained. This study established a theoretical model ... -
Three-Dimensional Stability Analysis of Slopes Reinforced with Piles Considering the Rotation of Principal Stresses
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Accurate evaluation of the lateral force acting on the stabilizing piles is greatly significant for the stability analysis of a slope reinforced with piles. The presence of friction on the pile surface can induce ... -
Assessment of Coupled Consolidation and Contaminant Transport on the Performance of Cationic Surfactant–Modified Bentonite-Loess Landfill Liners
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The breakthrough time of the landfill liner system will be significantly reduced due to the consolidation of the clay, which significantly affects the transport of contaminants. A detailed quantitative analysis ... -
Development of a Synthetic Rock Mass Model and Its Application in Simulating the Strength Behavior of Fractured Coal Masses in 3D
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The complex fracture network and stress state make the mechanical properties of coal mass very complicated, and the strength of the coal mass is difficult to determine via direct measurement. Therefore, the ... -
Vertical Load Transfer Mechanism and Function of Ultralong, Large-Diameter Grouting Piles
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This study investigates the load transfer mechanism of ultralong, large-diameter cast-in-place piles before and after grouting, aiming to clarify the displacement characteristics required for full mobilization of ... -
Torque Calculation of Shield Cutters in Gas-Bearing Strata and Its Effect on Surface Deformation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract When a shield tunnel advances through gas-bearing strata, shallow gas can adversely affect normal construction operations. Considering the characteristics of the matric suction in gas-bearing soils, apparent ... -
Update to the Leps Strength Envelopes for Rockfill Based on 900 Large-Scale Triaxial Tests
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This study presents a database of over 900 large-scale triaxial tests that were used to calibrate and refine the Leps strength envelopes for rockfill materials. A novel nonlinear shear strength criterion for ... -
The Horizontal Bearing Characteristics of a Rigid Long–Short Pile Composite Foundation under Combined Vertical and Horizontal Loads
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract A lack of research exists on the mechanical response of rigid long–short–pile composite foundations (LSPCFs) under combined vertical and horizontal loads. A large-scale indoor model test is conducted in this study ... -
Large-Strain Consolidation Model for Soft Soils Treated with Air-Boosted Vacuum Preloading: Analytical and Numerical Solutions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract As an emerging soft soil improvement technology, air-boosted vacuum preloading accelerates consolidation by enhancing the horizontal pressure differential between vertical drains and surrounding soils. Studies ... -
Finite-Difference Model for Contaminant Transport in a Cutoff Wall–Layered Aquifer System: Effect of Cutoff Wall Parameters
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Vertical cutoff walls are commonly employed as in situ geoenvironmental barriers to impede the lateral movement of contaminants in soil and groundwater. This study employs a finite-difference approach to simulate ... -
Interactive Role of Sand and Geomaterial Geometries on Microscale Interface Shear Response
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Shear response of interfaces evolves as a result of the interactive roles of sand and geomaterial geometries. However, studies have addressed the effects of geometric properties on the response individually. This ... -
New Insights into Ice Dam Failure Using Fracture Mechanics Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The study of ice dam failure characteristics holds significant engineering value for managing glacial lake outburst floods. However, the coupled effects of subglacial tunnels and cracks on ice dam failure remain ... -
Dynamic Interactions of Inclined Piles and Pile Groups in Nonhomogeneous Anisotropic Soils
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This study aims to advance the understanding of the dynamic response of inclined pile groups embedded in nonhomogeneous anisotropic soils through a hybrid analytical–numerical approach. The dynamic pile–soil–pile ... -
Influence of Ambient Humidity on the Creep Properties of Rock Masses and Establishment of a Creep Damage Constitutive Model
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract To investigate the effects of high humidity on the instantaneous and creep mechanical properties of deep mine pillars, in this study, presandstone samples are subjected to a controlled high-humidity environment ... -
Correlations of the Automatically Calibrated Hypoplastic Clay Model Parameters
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract In this paper, calibration results of the hypoplastic clay model are presented by means of correlation analyses. The calibrations were performed using the online calibration application ExCalibre. The study defined ... -
Theoretical Model for Ground Subsidence Induced by Confined Aquifer Dewatering
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Surface subsidence caused by the dewatering of deep confined aquifers substantially threatens infrastructure safety. In general, traditional monitoring methods can reflect settlement near observation points, but ... -
Study on Deformation and Energy Characteristics of Sandstone under Multistage Cyclic Load in Complex Stress Environments
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract To investigate the effects of multistage cyclic loading on sandstone under complex stress environments, uniaxial cyclic compression tests were conducted under different prestress conditions, incorporating acoustic ...