International Journal of Geomechanics: Recent submissions
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SH-Wave Propagation in Double Layers Imperfectly Bonded over a Dry Sandy Half-Space
(ASCE, 2023/08/24)The present paper deals with the analytical study of shear horizontal (SH)-wave propagation consisting of a microstructural coupled stress layer over a dry sandy half-space beneath the orthotropic viscoelastic layer with ... -
Excavation-Induced Groundwater Evolution of Noncircular Tunnels in Mountainous Regions: Analytical and Numerical Investigation
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Excavation damage induced by the drill-and-blast method (DBM) of the surrounding rock zone in tunneling intensifies the loss of groundwater and causes serious hydroecological imbalance. Traditional theoretical analysis ... -
A Soil–Water Retention Model Incorporating Pore-Fluid Osmotic Potential
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)The water retention characteristics of geomaterials directly influence the hydrological processes for the subsurface flow regime and surface runoff. Despite its utmost importance, most of the soil–water retention models ... -
An Efficient Method for Reliability Analysis of High-Speed Railway Tunnel Convergence in Spatially Variable Soil Based on a Deep Convolutional Neural Network
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)A novel deep learning method based on the two-dimensional convolutional neural network (2D-CNN) was proposed to predict the horizontal and vertical convergences of high-speed railway tunnels considering the spatial variability ... -
Longitudinal Mechanical Properties of Shield Tunnels Crossing Soft and Hard Mutation Strata
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Shield tunnels that cross soft and hard mutation strata will experience severe longitudinal uneven settlement, which results in local damage to the shield tunnel. Previous studies on the longitudinal mechanical properties ... -
Anisotropy of Surface Morphology Characteristics of Rock Discontinuity and Its Evaluation Method
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)The mechanical and hydraulic properties of rock discontinuity are anisotropic, and the main reason resides in the anisotropy of surface morphology. This study delved systematically into the anisotropic characteristics of ... -
Numerical Study on Dynamic Fracture and Energy Transformation Characteristics of Rock Unloading Failure under Identical Energy Stored Levels
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Rock bursts are aggressive dynamic failure processes that involve the rapid release of strain energy stored in a rock under unloading conditions. The dynamic fracture and strain energy transformation characteristics of ... -
A New Analytical Model for Trapdoor Tests Considering Effect of Incomplete Soil Arching and Principal Stress Deflection
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)Since the ground reaction curve (GRC) is a useful tool for evaluating the formation deformation and the load acting on an underground structure, it is critical to determine the GRC, especially under small strain conditions. ... -
Stress Distribution Characteristics of the Surrounding Rock of the Gob-Side Coal–Rock Roadway in a Gently Inclined Coal Seam under the Influence of Excavation and Mining Disturbance Based on Infrared Detection
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)To study the stress distribution characteristics of the surrounding rock of the gob-side coal–rock roadway in a gently inclined coal seam under the influence of excavation and mining disturbance, a physically similar ... -
Experimental and Model Study on the Time-Dependent Permeability of Rock Fractures Induced by Mechanical Creep
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)Fracture permeability is one of the critical factors affecting thermal production in hot dry rock reservoirs. Mechanical creep can cause temporal reduction of fracture permeability. However, the study solely on mechanical ... -
Integration of Double-Weighted Bayesian and Simplified Methods for Predicting Seismic Liquefaction Based on Multiple Databases
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)The Bayesian method is a versatile data-driven machine learning method that performs well in predicting seismic-induced soil liquefaction, but it does not consider physical mechanisms and its performance is easily affected ... -
Large-Strain Radial Consolidation Analysis Incorporating Soil Smear and Well Resistance Effect
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)A mathematical model was developed to investigate the consolidation behavior of soft soil deposits improved by prefabricated vertical drains. The smear effect caused by drain installation was incorporated into the model ... -
Prediction of Ground Settlement of a Shield Tunnel Based on the Maxwell–Betti Power Interchange Theorem
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)To accurately predict ground settlement caused by shield tunnel construction, a prediction method of ground settlement considering the support effect of the tunnel lining structure is studied in this research. First, based ... -
Field Testing and Numerical Analysis of Supporting Performance of Oblique Piles Used in Pit Excavation
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)To explore the supporting performance of oblique piles (OPs) used in pit excavation, a field test was performed at a foundation excavation using OPs with various inclination angles. Then, numerical models using the ... -
Analytical Model for Soft Rock Tunnel with Large Deformation Using Stiff and Yielding Lining Solutions
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)The mechanical responses of tunnels with stiff and yielding linings were predicted using an analytical method. A theoretical model of a stiff lining-supported tunnel was established, which considered the effects of tunnel ... -
Elastic Wave Propagation through a Layered Rock Mass with Adhesive Bedding Planes
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Wave propagation in a layered rock mass is a common problem in geotechnical engineering. The bedding planes in a layered rock mass are generally in situ stressed and adhesively bonded. This study extended the time-domain ... -
Horizontal Static Impedances for OWT Monopiles Based on Timoshenko Beam Theory
(ASCE, 2023/11/01)Euler beam theory is always used for soil–pile analysis; however, its use is questionable for laterally loaded large-diameter monopiles. In this paper, the solution on the static impedances of monopiles under a combination ... -
Analytical Solutions for Thermomechanical Soil Structure Interaction in Single Energy Piles Exhibiting Irreversible Interface Behavior
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)The main purpose of this study was to derive analytical solutions for soil structure interaction in single energy piles that exhibit irreversible interface behavior. The solutions were derived for a pile embedded in a ... -
Vertical Earth Pressure for a High-Filled Cut-and-Cover Tunnel: Site Measurements and DEM Simulations
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Determining vertical earth pressure (VEP) is crucial in designing high-filled cut-and-cover tunnel (CCT) structures. This parameter directly influences the safety and economy of the structure. However, the current pressure ... -
Reduction of Earth Pressures on Rigid Retaining Walls with Narrow Backfill Width Using Compressible Geofoam Inclusions
(ASCE, 2023/12/01)Installing geofoam inclusions between the rigid retaining wall and backfill can reduce the earth pressure against the retaining wall. However, there is currently a lack of research on the earth-pressure reduction effect ...