International Journal of Geomechanics: Recent submissions
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Design and Study of Locally Resonant Wave-Impeding Barriers for Mitigating Environmental Vibrations on Adjacent Reinforced Concrete Buildings
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The effect of environmental vibrations, such as those from traffic, mechanical operations, and building construction, on nearby buildings and infrastructure have become a serious issue. Novel approaches are needed to ... -
Theoretical Analysis of Pile Tip and Pile Side Compaction Grouting and Grout Diffusion Height Considering Unloading Effect
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study introduces a unified cylindrical and spherical cavity reverse expansion model to simulate the formation of compaction grouting bodies and grout diffusion along pile shafts. Stress field expression employs the ... -
Shear Mechanical Behavior of Geogrid-Reinforced Calcareous Sands under Inclined Reinforcement Effects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Geogrid-reinforced calcareous sand (GRCS) is an attractive alternative to enhance the bearing capacity and stability of geotechnical structures in island and coastal areas. Understanding the geogrid–particle interaction ... -
Mathematical Modeling and Experimental Validation for the Performance of Soil–Bentonite Cutoff Walls Considering Chemical Compatibility
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The soil–bentonite cutoff wall (SB wall) is commonly employed as a barrier at contaminated sites. However, recent research has revealed that the performance of the SB wall material can significantly deteriorate due to the ... -
Simplified Analytical Solution of <i>R-F</i> Relation for Prefabricated Rectangular Underground Structures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The discussion about the seismic behavior of prefabricated rectangular underground structures is mainly focused on the specific structure form, and there is a lack of a more extensive and regular discussion from the ... -
Modeling of Multifield Coupling and Borehole Placement for Hydraulic Flushing and Engineering Applications
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)To investigate the pressure-relief and permeability enhancement mechanisms of hydraulic flushing (HF), this study conducted the triaxialseepage experiments on raw coal; the permeability changes during the loading process ... -
Mechanism of Compaction Grouting in Sand and Efficiency Prediction Equation Based on a DL-Extended Database
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Previous studies on compaction grouting focused more on clay but paid less attention to sand. In this paper, using the Nor-sand model, an finite difference method (FDM) simulation was carried out to study the grout efficiency ... -
Finite-Element Limit Analysis Formulation using Bishop’s Strength Criterion for Anisotropic Undrained Soils
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This paper presents a novel finite-element limit analysis formulation employing Bishop’s strength criterion—an anisotropic model designed specifically for soils loaded under undrained conditions. The proposed approach ... -
Horizontal Bearing Characteristics of Ultralong Composite Steel Tube Concrete Variable-Section Piles
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In order to consider the comprehensive effects of steel casings in addition to the construction method in engineering projects, this study investigates the influence of steel casing length, thickness, mud skin, and shear ... -
Seismic Stability Analysis of Expanded MSW Landfill Considering Composite Failure Surface in Translational Mode
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Vertical expansion in existing landfills is accomplished using an engineering berm at the toe of the landfill, which is a better alternative to horizontal expansion and new landfill construction from economic and environmental ... -
Yielding of Rockfill under Relative Humidity Control
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Although rockfill materials are widely used in geotechnical engineering, some aspects of their behavior, with respect to the influence of suction, still raise some questions. This research is an investigation of the effect ... -
Dynamic Behavior of Stone Column–Improved Soft Clay under Three-Stage Traffic Loads
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This paper presents the results of a laboratory investigation into the response of stone column–improved soft clay under dynamic traffic load conditions. Six reduced-scale model tests were performed with vertical traffic ... -
A Numerical Study of the Behavior of Sand–Crumb Rubber Mixture–Filled Trench for Active Vibration Isolation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Ground-borne vibrations produced by various human activities and natural events frequently have undesirable impacts on human life and the environment. To achieve healthy living conditions, it is necessary to isolate these ... -
Fuzzy Multiattribute Decision-Making Model Based on an Improved DEAHP for Selection of a Shield Auxiliary Construction Method
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Using a suitable shield auxiliary construction method (SACM) is crucial when encountering adverse geological conditions in tunneling. However, its current selection often relies on the experience of the project team and ... -
Small-Strain Stiffness Model of Shear-Zone Soil in a Reactivated Slow-Moving Landslide
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Many slow-moving landslides with pre-existing shear zones exist in the Three Gorges Reservoir (TGR) region. In response to dynamics such as water-level fluctuations, shear-zone soil undergoes repeated small deformations, ... -
Mechanical Behavior of Fully Grouted GFRP Rock Bolts under Multiple Blast Dynamic Loads
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Glass-fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP) bolts, renowned for their excellent corrosion resistance and high tensile strength, are widely used in tunnel supports. However, in practical engineering, GFRP bolts are susceptible ... -
Effect of Boundary Conditions on CPT Calibration Chamber Tests
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Calibration chambers are employed to reproduce field conditions in laboratory cone penetration tests (CPTs). However, their measurements are often affected by the limited size of the calibration chamber and the imposed ... -
Analyses of Thermoactive Piles Considering Surface Radiation and Wind Convection Effects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Energy piles present a promising avenue for harnessing shallow geothermal energy, attracting significant attention in recent years, resulting in a surge of studies including field and model tests and numerical analyses. ... -
Influence of Water Content on Shear Strength and Tangential Adhesion Strength of Sand by a Modified Vane Shear Test Device
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The shear strength of sand is important to the design and modeling of shield tunneling, and the tangential adhesion strength is a key parameter when determining the pressure gradient along the screw conveyor, the clogging ... -
Failure Mechanisms of Boreholes in Soft Coal Seams: Comparative Analysis of Protective Sieve Pipes
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)A key strategy for mitigating gas-related disasters involves the effective drainage of gas through in-seam short boreholes. Maintaining the integrity of these boreholes in soft coal seams, prone to deformation, collapse, ...