International Journal of Geomechanics: Recent submissions
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An Isotach Approach for Considering the Rate-Dependent Axial-Loading Behavior of Open Steel Piles Driven in Chalk
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This paper analyzes the effects of loading rate on the axial shaft capacity and stiffness for piles driven in the low-to-medium density chalk, taking advantage of a series of field maintained load (ML) tests. As ... -
Stochastic Stability and Failure Mechanism of Embankments Supported by Deep Mixing Columns Considering Anisotropic Spatial Variability in Clay Shear Strength
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Deep mixing (DM) columns are widely used to enhance soft soil beneath embankments. These columns are subject to vertical compression and horizontal pressure, developing multiple failure mechanisms, including ... -
A Composite Pressure Relief Method Based on Roof Cutting and Fracturing Expansion for Thick Hard Roofs in Large Mining Heights
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract In coal mining, thick and hard roof strata are widely distributed, posing significant hazards that easily lead to various issues such as extensive deformations of the surrounding rock and failure of support systems ... -
A Soil Water Retention Curve Model Based on Fractal Pore Size Distribution Considering Adsorption and Capillarity
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Understanding soil water retention behavior with both adsorption and capillarity is essential for various engineering and environmental applications. This paper presents a continuous soil water retention curve ... -
Inversion Analysis of the 3D Geostress Field of Extremely Deep Underground Caverns with Fold Structure: A Study of the China Jinping Underground Laboratory
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract As the most deeply buried laboratory in the world, the China Jinping Underground Laboratory (CJPL) is characterized by high geostress with complex distribution due to the existence of anticline folds and faults ... -
Volume Averaging Technique for Deep-Mixed Columns under Embankments: Verification and Validation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Modeling the three-dimensional (3D) soil–structure interaction of geostructures on periodic ground improvement, in order to optimize the design, is a computationally demanding task. Thus, this paper exploits the ... -
Shear Strength and Damage Characteristics of Undisturbed Loess Exposed to Dry–Wet Cycles
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Owing to its wind-deposited origin, loess exhibits pronounced water sensitivity and collapsibility. Under extreme environmental conditions, including fluctuations in groundwater levels and rainfall infiltration ... -
Simulation Study of the Mechanical Properties of Hollow Rock Masses under Varying Aperture Angles and Confining Pressures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract To reveal the fracture evolution characteristics and micromechanical mechanisms of variable-aperture hollow rock masses, hollow cylindrical samples with three types of variable-aperture angles were designed using ... -
Dynamic Responses of Embankment Resting on Liquefiable Foundation Soil under Pulse- and Nonpulse-Type Ground Motions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This study examines the fragility response of an earthen embankment supported on a liquefiable deposit subjected to pulse and nonpulse ground motions. Fragility curves are developed based on two key parameters, ... -
Vibration Velocity Response in Sandy Foundations under Embedded Blast Loading: A Field Experimental Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Vibration velocities generated by embedded blasting in sandy soil foundations exhibit significant spatial anisotropy, with notable variations in predominant frequencies. Therefore, it is necessary to develop ... -
Pseudodynamic Analysis of Seismic Nonlimit Passive Earth Pressure in RT Mode
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract There has been widespread research on the estimation of passive earth pressure behind a rotating retaining wall under earthquakes. The pseudodynamic method provides a nonlinear distribution of seismic passive earth ... -
Modeling the Seismic Stability Evolution of a Soil Slope Reinforced with Anchored Antisliding Piles
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Frequent earthquakes have significantly exacerbated instabilities in slopes. Accurately evaluating slope stability during seismic events remains a challenging task. In this study, a new method is proposed to ... -
Fracture Characteristics and Precursor Signals of Flawed Sandstone Based on Acoustic Emission and Digital Image Correlation Techniques
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract To reveal the deformation and fracture characteristics and mechanisms of flawed rock masses, this study conducted uniaxial compression tests on sandstone specimens containing prefabricated flaws with four inclination ... -
Probabilistic Stability Analysis of Retaining Walls with Unsaturated Backfill
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract The stability of retaining walls is strongly affected by the mechanical and hydraulic behavior of unsaturated backfill soils, where the interactions between suction, moisture content, and external loading introduce ... -
Asymmetrical Load on the Preceding Tunnel of Twin Tunnels in Soil Based on Composite Arching Effect
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract To ensure the safety of twin tunnels in soil, especially closely spaced shield tunnels, it is critical to evaluate the adverse load on the preceding or existing tunnel induced by adjacent tunneling. This study ... -
Identifying Signals of Failure Freeze–Thaw Instability Fissured Sandstone Based on CPO-RF and Acoustic Emission
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The brittle nature of rock materials results in insignificant failure precursors, often leading to sudden and catastrophic events, particularly in cold regions. To address this issue, this study conducted freeze–thaw ... -
Numerical Simulation of CPTu: A Vacuum Preloading Case Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Vacuum preloading is an effective method of ground improvement for soft soils. Because of difficulties in obtaining high-quality undisturbed soft soil samples, Piezocone tests (CPTu) are usually carried out before ... -
Novel Method for Adjusting Pile–Soil Settlement in a Composite Foundation with End-Bearing Piles
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract In the southern karst areas of China, the overlying soil layer is generally silty clay and fully (strongly) weathered rock, with a thickness of about 10–15 m. The characteristic value of the bearing capacity of ... -
Dynamic Performance of a Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Bridge Abutment in a Shaking Table Test
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract With the widespread application of geosynthetic reinforced soil (GRS) bridge abutment technology, the construction of GRS bridge abutments in seismically active areas has become commonplace. To assess the dynamic ... -
Experimental and Numerical Study on Shrinkage and Cracking of Clay along Drying Path
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The issue of clay shrinking and cracking during the drying process has become increasingly severe due to rising global temperatures and the growing frequency of extreme weather events. Considering that clay is a ...