International Journal of Geomechanics: Recent submissions
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Heat Transfer Performance of an Energy Tunnel in a Cold Region through Numerical Simulation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This research develops a numerical model to simulate the thermal performance of energy tunnels in cold regions, with validation through laboratory-scale model tests. Using the Daban Mountain Tunnel as a prototype, ... -
Tunnel Stability Analysis Based on the Finite-Element Limit-Equilibrium Method
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Stability assessment is crucial for tunnel support design and for long-term operation and maintenance. Conventional studies usually treat collapses of the tunnel sidewall and roof as independent problems and analyze ... -
Numerical Investigation on the Microbial Shallow Grouting Reinforcement in Permeability Anisotropic Seabeds and Liquefaction Evaluation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) offers a sustainable approach to reinforcing marine soils, with broad potential in coastal protection, infrastructure reinforcement, and landing of ... -
Lateral Pressure Effects on Adjacent Bridge Piles in Deep Soft Foundations Based on a Soil-Squeezing Model
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Lateral pressure generated by pile penetration in deep soft-soil foundations can compromise the bearing performance of adjacent cast-in-place bridge piles. This study, conducted on a highway-widening project, ... -
Regulation Mechanism of Shear Mechanical Signal and Failure Evolution of Rock Structural Plane with the Influence of Normal Stress and Roughness
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Shear failure of rock structural planes, a critical trigger for rock mass instability, is determined by coupled effects of roughness and normal stress. Existing studies have not thoroughly investigated the ... -
Unified Constitutive Model for Overconsolidated Clay and Sand: CASM-d
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This study presents a constitutive model developed to accurately predict the mechanical behavior of saturated soils, applicable to both overconsolidated clay and dense sand. The CASM-d model integrates key features ... -
Experimental and Theoretical Analysis of the Pullout Characteristics of Inclined-Anchor Short-Pile Foundations
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract In response to the challenges of steep terrain, complex composite strata, and demanding foundation requirements for power transmission towers in mountainous regions of Southwest China, a composite foundation system ... -
Upper-Bound Limit Analysis of Bearing Capacity and Failure Mode of Strip Footings Considering Cohesion and Friction Anisotropy
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract An upper-bound limit analysis is proposed to determine the failure mechanism and bearing capacity of strip footings on soil exhibiting anisotropy in both cohesion and friction. The failure mechanism consists of a ... -
Long-Term Performance Assessment of Bioreactor Landfills under Varying Placement Conditions and Waste Characteristics Using a CoupledThermo–Hydro–Bio–Mechanical Model
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This study employed a recently developed coupled thermo–hydro–bio–mechanical model to evaluate the effects of physical, biochemical, and thermal characteristics of municipal solid waste (MSW) on the long-term ... -
Passive Earth Pressure in Unsaturated Narrow Backfills: Impact of Soil Arching and Interlayer Shear Effects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Traditional earth pressure theories assumed that soil was either fully saturated or completely dry, neglecting the effects of wall displacement and unsaturated soil properties on passive earth pressure. This ... -
Simplified Analytical Method to Evaluate the Ultimate Uplift Capacity of Squeezed Branch Piles Validated by In Situ Full-Scale Tests
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The deep soft clay layers typically exhibit low uplift skin friction in coastal reclamation areas. Squeezed branch piles (SBPs) demonstrate a superior interlocking behavior with the surrounding soil and enhance ... -
Analysis of Pile–Soil Interaction Based on an Unsaturated Soil Equivalent Rheological Model
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Unsaturated soils constitute a substantial portion of the Earth’s surface, underscoring the critical importance of examining the deep foundation behavior within these soils in the field of geotechnical engineering. ... -
A Novel Mesoscale Methodology for Predicting Frozen Wall Development Considering Groundwater Seepage
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Artificial ground freezing (AGF) is widely applied in tunneling projects in highly permeable strata to form impermeable frozen walls and ensure construction safety. However, accurately predicting frozen wall ... -
Theoretical Analysis of Dominant Crack Propagation in Hazardous Rock Masses under Blasting Loads
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The propagation of cracks in fractured rock masses under explosive loading is a key issue in slope stability and blasting design. To address this problem, this study establishes a theoretical framework for predicting ... -
Lower-Bound Finite-Element Limit Analysis of Axisymmetric Active Earth Pressure Incorporating Shear Strength Nonlinearity of Soils
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract For evaluating active earth pressures under plane strain conditions, extensive studies are available. However, research on axisymmetric active earth pressures remains limited and mostly employs the linear Mohr–Coulomb ... -
Three-Dimensional Finite-Element Modeling of True-Helix Piles in Sand under Axial Compression
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The present study utilizes the coupled Eulerian–Lagrangian finite-element modeling technique to simulate three-dimensional piles with true helices in sand under axial compression. The aim is to develop a numerical ... -
Numerical Analysis of Tensile Behavior in Heterogeneous Rock Using a Grain-Based Discontinuous Deformation Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract To meet the increasing demands of construction, rock engineering has become a hot topic in modern engineering. Notably, the tensile failure of rocks still significantly affects the safety of rock engineering. ... -
Numerical Evaluation of Twin Tunneling Effects on Battered Piled Raft Foundations in Soft Clay under Lateral and Combined Loads
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The rapid expansion of underground infrastructure in dense urban areas often necessitates the construction of twin tunnels adjacent to existing piled raft foundations. This study investigates the complex soil–structure ... -
Probabilistic Capacity Function–Based Framework for Seismic Resilience Assessment of Liquefiable Embankments with Ground Improvement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This paper introduces a probabilistic framework for evaluating the seismic resilience of embankments on liquefiable soils, addressing key limitations of conventional empirical approaches that tend to underestimate ... -
Reliability Analysis with Correlated Non-Gaussian Inputs of Unsaturated Soil Slopes for Surrogate-Enhanced MCS Using a Parallelized Morgenstern–Price Framework, FORM, and SORM
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This study presents a parallelized framework for the grid-and-radius-based Morgenstern–Price method to enable an efficient reliability analysis of unsaturated finite soil slopes under correlated and non-Gaussian ...