International Journal of Geomechanics: Recent submissions
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Interaction Analysis of Uplift Pile Groups Based on Nonlinear Deformation: Theory and Model Test
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract As urban underground spaces are being extensively developed, uplift pile groups have been widely used in the antibuoyancy design of large underground structures. Calculating and controlling the deformation of ... -
Insight into Consolidation and Wetting Deformation Behaviors of Unsaturated Loess from a Novel Discrete-Element Model
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Unique physical and mechanical characteristics of unsaturated loess in the northwest region of China, including high compression and wetting behaviors, challenge the construction of engineering structures. To ... -
Analysis of the Limit Support Pressure for Curved Tunnel Faces Considering the Soil Arching Effect
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract On the basis of silo theory, the limit equilibrium method, and the soil arch effect, an irregular inverted truncated pyramid wedge body model is proposed to address asymmetric jacking force and overexcavation ... -
Experimental Study on Mechanical Properties Optimization of Anchored Rock Mass Samples with Various Fissure Angles by NPR Steel under Uniaxial Compression
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Rock formations naturally contain numerous joint fissures that can impact their mechanical properties and damage mechanisms. Among the commonly used materials for supporting, micronegative Poisson’s ratio (NPR) ... -
Rheological Consolidation Analysis of Soft Soil under Exacerbated Leakage Conditions in Shield Tunnels
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract In this study, the Boltzmann growth function is introduced to investigate the soil consolidation behavior induced by shield tunneling construction disturbance under the condition of lining permeability deterioration. ... -
Experimental Study of a Novel Composite Rock–Drilling Process and Energy Consumption Characteristics for Cutting and Reaming Damaged Surrounding Rock
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract In response to the limitations of the existing drilling processes in mining operations, a novel composite rock drilling process is proposed. This process involves drilling a center hole into a rock, followed by ... -
Influence of Biochar Addition on the Strength Characteristics of Red Clay
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract The addition of biochar can significantly alter the interstructure of soil and further affect its mechanical properties. Red clay, which is widely distributed in the southern region of China, exhibits some unique ... -
Research on Freeze–Thaw Cycle Rock Damage Combining Multiscale Simulation and Test Validation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This paper aims to study the effects of freeze–thaw cycles on rock deterioration through systematic test analysis of rock samples subjected to different cycles. The tests include static compression, splitting ... -
Study and Field Application of Area-Apparent Porosity of Coal Seam Disturbance Based on Resistivity Imaging Technology
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Electrical resistivity imaging technology provides an effective solution for geotransparency of underground roadways. In this paper, we use finite-element method simulations to obtain coupled equations for the ... -
Enhancing Directional Rock Fracturing with Instantaneous Expanding Slit Former Technology
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Traditional rock blasting with explosives is marked by extensive pulverization, chaotic fracturing, suboptimal shaping outcomes, and stringent controls. As a result, a nonexplosive technology for directional rock ... -
Discrete Element Investigation of the Role of Relative Density in Soil Arching Phenomena
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Discrete element method (DEM) simulations are performed to investigate the role of relative density in developing soil arching in an assemblage of particles due to downward trapdoor displacement. The effects of ... -
Impacts of Wildfires on Geotechnical Properties of Soils
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Recorded data indicate an increasing trend of wildfires in several regions of the United States and globally. The primary objective of this study is to examine the changes in the geotechnical properties of ... -
Optimization of the Roof Protection Layer for Remnant Pillars via the Reengineering of the Mechanical Environment of an Overlying Artificial Roof
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract When remnant roof pillars are recovered under a loose tailings (waste rock) filling body, sufficient thickness should be reserved for the roof protection layer, which prevents loose tailing sands from leaking and ... -
Bearing Behavior of Postgrouting Pile Foundation in Collapsible Loess: An Experimental Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract To investigate the reinforcement effect and corresponding mechanism of the postgrouting technique on the pile-bearing behavior in collapsible loess, a series of model pile static loading tests and infiltration ... -
Assessing Conditioning States of EPB Shield Muck Using Machine Learning–Assisted Calculation Approach for Apparent Density
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Soil conditioning plays a vital role as an auxiliary technology for Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) shield tunneling. However, it remains a challenging task to evaluate whether the conditioned soils during tunneling ... -
A Novel Hysteretic Model for the Evolution of the Soil–Water Retention Curve with Void Ratio
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract While several models can describe the impact of void ratio changes induced by mechanical loading on the soil–water retention curve (SWRC), they often do not account for the hysteretic behavior of the SWRC. This ... -
A Unified Generalized Plasticity Model for Cemented and Uncemented Sand–Gravel Materials
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract The cementitious material changes the mechanical and deformation characteristics of sand–gravel materials (SGMs). The aim of this study is to establish an elastoplastic constitutive model that reflects the strength ... -
Nonlinear Permeability Characteristics of Shanghai Clay and Their Influence on Embankment Deformation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract The relationship between permeability and deformation of Shanghai clay has rarely been reported, and the influence of the variation of hydraulic conductivity with deformation on embankment deformation is not clear. ... -
Anisotropic Hypoplastic Model Considering Volumetric Yield for Sand with a Wide Range of Stress
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Aimed at the characteristic that anisotropic sand can yield at isotropic compression conditions and generate volumetric strain when subjected to shear stress, this study proposes an anisotropic hypoplastic model ... -
Static Stable Arching in Granular Materials Using Trapdoor Discrete-Element Simulations
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Arch-like structures form in granular materials when particles flow through an opening. This phenomenon manifests in many engineering applications such as hopper flow, silo discharge, and sand production in ...