International Journal of Geomechanics: Recent submissions
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Impact of Gradation Effects on the Particle Breakage and Mechanical Response of Calcareous Sands
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Calcareous sand is distinguished by its angular particle shape and high susceptibility to breakage during shearing. The particle size distribution (gradation), interparticle density, and particle strength play ... -
Field Investigation and Numerical Analysis of Shear Failure in Mudstone–Shale Interbedded Gently Dipping Antidip Rock Slopes: A Case Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Large-scale shear sliding in antidip soft–hard interlayered slopes is a critical issue in open-pit coal mines in China, contrasting with the predominant focus on toppling failure in existing slope stability research. ... -
Research on Crack Propagation and Failure of Concrete Cutoff Walls Based on the Coupling of Plastic Damage and XFEM
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Under complex loads, the stiffness mismatch between the cutoff wall and the overburden layer may result in damage or even cracking in certain parts of the wall. Unfortunately, as an underground concealed structure, ... -
Role of Scaling Up Particle Size in Principal Stress Rotation under Simple Shear
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract The presence of principal stress rotation (PSR) in granular materials is a significant signature for engineering practices such as slopes, caverns, and silos. Multiscale modeling of granular behavior generally ... -
Investigation of the Mechanical Properties and Failure Modes of Single Calcareous Sand Particles and Artificially Cemented Particles
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Calcareous sands present significant geotechnical challenges because of their complex particle shapes, porous microstructures, and low particle strength. This study investigates the micromechanical properties and ... -
Small-Strain Shear Modulus Behavior of Residual Soils in Tropical Regions under Pseudo-K0 Conditions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract While the dynamic properties of residual soils, i.e., small-strain shear modulus, G0, and damping ratio, have been fairly well studied worldwide, the response of these soils under zero-lateral strain, K0, conditions ... -
Progressive Collapse Mechanism Analysis of Tunnel Roof with Weak Surrounding Rock Considering Seepage Effect
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Tunnel roofs with weak surrounding rock are highly susceptible to progressive collapse failure under the seepage effect. To study the progressive collapse mechanism of a tunnel roof, a fluid–solid coupling model ... -
Anisotropic Deformation and Fracture Mechanism of a Deep Marble under True Triaxial Stress: A Multiscale Investigation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract True triaxial compression tests were conducted on deep-buried marble (deep marble for short) using a true triaxial disturbance unloading test system under different initial stress conditions. The effects of initial ... -
Rigid Drainage Pile Performance in Sandy Soils: Transparent Soil Technology, Particle Image Velocimetry,and 3D Printing Insights
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This study delved into the penetration of rigid-drainage piles into sand, utilizing transparent soil technology for model tests. The research used advanced particle image velocimetry to evaluate soil displacement ... -
Predicting Compression Behavior of Reconstituted Sandy Clays by Considering the Structural Effect of Sand Particles
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Sandy clays produced by dredging activities usually possess a wide range of initial water contents and sand fractions with varying structures. The compression behavior of these sandy clays is important for land ... -
Influence of Hydraulic Fracture Parameters on Hard Roof Control Using MPM with Jaumann Stress Rate
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract The material point method (MPM) is an effective approach for simulating longwall mining; however, previous studies have utilized a nonobjective stress rate, specifically the Cauchy stress rate, in their constitutive ... -
Analytical Study of a Buried Pipeline Subjected to Surface Impact Loads
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract The safety of the pipeline is threatened by a variety of diverse factors, including rockfall, civil operations, and vandalism. Consequently, the structure of the pipeline should be examined under the impact load ... -
Analytical Study on the Actual Mechanical Behavior of Fully Grouted Bolts in Jointed Rock Masses
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Joint development in rock masses results in complicated anchoring mechanisms of fully grouted bolts. This study offers a detailed analysis of the elastic–plastic deformation evolution of the bolts. A method was ... -
Permeability Characteristics and Mesoscopic Simulation of Clayey Sand
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract The permeability characteristics of clayey sand significantly impact the operation of projects such as groundwater recharge wells and borehole wall protection. This study quantifies the quantity of clay deposition ... -
Strength Characteristics of Peat Stabilized with Enzyme-Induced Carbonate Precipitation and Inorganic Binders
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Postconstruction problems—such as low foundation strength, postconstruction settlement, and extended settlement durations—must be addressed when building structures on peat foundations. In previous engineering ... -
Study of the Entire Space–Time Stress Field Inversion and Stress Factors Leading to Outbursts in Coal Mines
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Stress serves as a crucial foundation for underground engineering design of mines and plays a pivotal role as an early warning indicator of underground dynamic disasters. In this study, the Sangshuping coal mine ... -
Investigation of the Axial-Bearing Mechanism of Single and Group Squeezed Branch Piles in Soft Soil Combining Field Measurements and Numerical Modeling
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Squeezed branch (SB) piles, featuring branches along the pile shaft, have been increasingly applied to reinforce soft foundations. However, the load-bearing behavior and interaction mechanism of SB pile groups in ... -
Mechanical Model and Experimental Verification of Horizontally Layered Rock Beams for a Tunnel Roof with Different Bonding Strengths between the Layers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract The interlayer plane denotes the relatively weak layer within the stratified rock mass, which significantly impacts the overall rigidity, strength, and stability of the tunnel roof. In this paper, based on the ... -
Coupling Effect of In Situ Stress and Blasting Load on the Influence Range of Grouted Rock
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Strong blasting disturbance caused by blasting load and high in situ stress is a key problem for weak and broken rock excavation in underground tunnels. Advanced grouting can help control rock blasting damage. ... -
Water Retention Model of Unsaturated Soil Considering Capillarity and Adsorption in a Wide Suction Range
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Existing models often fail to adequately capture the combined capillary and adsorption mechanisms governing water retention across a wide suction range. To address this, a new water retention model was proposed ...