International Journal of Geomechanics: Recent submissions
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Fully Stochastic Seepage Analysis through Spatially Randomly Distributed Embankment Dams
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Spatial random field applications of soil properties integrated with finite element modeling tools are substantial in civil engineering to delineate stochastic characteristics of system responses that reflect real ... -
Nonlinear Seismic Risk Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Pile Groups in Charleston, South Carolina, Considering Three-Dimensional Soil–Structure Interaction
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Most of the current seismic design specifications are based on traditional fixed-based or simplified soil–structure interaction (SSI) approaches, which often fail to estimate the accurate response of foundation ... -
Analytical Solution of SH-Wave Scattering by Arbitrary Shape Tunnels in Nonlocal Fractional-Order Viscoelastic Half-Space
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract In this paper, an analytical solution for the scattering of plane SH waves by arbitrarily shaped tunnels in a nonlocal fractional-order viscoelastic half-space is presented by using complex variable theory. First, ... -
Nonlinear Consolidation of Composite Foundations Reinforced with Pervious Concrete Piles: Analytical and Design-Oriented Solutions considering Porosity Effect
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Pervious concrete piles, which combine high strength with excellent permeability, have demonstrated significant advantages in ground improvement applications. However, the theoretical framework for consolidation ... -
Mesoscale Investigation of Anisotropic Shear Failure Mechanisms in Cemented Soil–Rock Mixtures Using 3D DEM Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Cemented soil–rock mixtures (CSRMs) consist of a bonded soil matrix embedded with rigid rock blocks. The shear behavior exhibits pronounced anisotropy depending on block geometry and orientation. In this study, a ... -
Analytical Solutions for Thermomechanical Coupling of Semifloating Energy Piles in Multilayer Soils
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Energy piles face challenges in ensuring functionality, safety, and efficient operation due to their complex working state under thermomechanical coupling conditions, which poses a problem that requires an effective ... -
Shear Mesodeformation Characteristics and Damage Evolution of the Frozen Soil–Concrete Interface Zone
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The mesodeformation characteristics of the frozen soil–concrete interface are of great significance for revealing the mechanism of shear damage evolution, which directly affects the stability and durability of ... -
Simplified Finite-Element Modeling of TBM Advancement: A Novel Computational Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Developing a numerical model of tunnel excavation using a tunnel boring machine (TBM) is a difficult task due to the complexity of the phenomena involved in the advancement of the machine through the ground. The ... -
Stability Analysis of the Rectangular Shield Tunnel Faces in Undrained Clay
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract In this study, a novel analytical model was developed to assess the stability of rectangular shield tunnel faces in undrained clay. The model introduced an improved three-dimensional failure mechanism, which was ... -
Twin-Shear Unified Strength Theory–Based Solution for Maximum Allowable Mud Pressure in Horizontal Directional Drilling
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract In horizontal directional drilling (HDD), high mud pressure promotes cutting delivery and overall efficiency at the expense of mud loss and possible borehole wall instability. Accurate calculation of the maximum ... -
Soil Failure Mechanisms and End-Bearing Factors of Dynamically Conical Penetrometers in Clay: LDFE-Based Insights
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Dynamically conical penetrometers, such as free-fall penetrometers (FFPs) and dynamically installed anchors (DIAs), are promising solutions for offshore site investigation and anchoring in clay. However, the ... -
Negative Soil Arching Effect Caused by the Floating of Rectangular and Circular Tunnels and the Calculation of Overlying Earth Pressure Distribution
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Determining the variation of earth pressure around a tunnel is crucial for its structural safety. This paper adopts the FEM to investigate the negative soil arching effect caused by the floating of a rectangular ... -
The Reliability of Long Undrained Slopes with Anisotropic Variability
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The infinite slope equation serves as a useful tool for assessing the stability of long, shallow slopes. Alternatively, the finite-element method provides insights into long-slope failure mechanisms and deformation ... -
A Complete Rigorous Semianalytical Graphical Solution for the Undrained Wellbore Stability Problem in Elastoplastic Hoek–Brown Rock under Nonhydrostatic In Situ Stresses
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This work develops a rigorous semianalytical solution for evaluating the stability of an impermeable wellbore in a rock formation that obeys the Hoek–Brown failure criterion in a nonhydrostatic stress field. The ... -
Mechanism of Floor Water Inrush Induced by Fault Activation under Earthquake Conditions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract For the water inrush of faults in coal mining, this paper studies the mechanism of floor water inrush induced by fault activation under earthquake conditions. First, the mechanical model of fault activation under ... -
Research and Prediction Model of Consolidation Permeability Test for Remolded Soil
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract At present, the model for predicting the permeability coefficient of soil is not only mathematically complex but also requires multiple parameters to be determined through tedious permeability tests to obtain ... -
Quantification of Arching in Cohesionless Soils due to Diaphragm-Type Pressure Cells: A Numerical Investigation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Diaphragm-based earth pressure cells (EPCs) are commonly used to measure earth pressure within the soil or on a structural boundary. The EPCs measure the pressure indirectly by determining the change in the magnitude ... -
A Method for Calculating Uphill Direction Lateral Response of Flexible Monopiles near the Slope Toe in Sand
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Deck arch bridges are a suitable structural solution for spanning V-shaped valleys. Pile foundations at arch seats of these bridges are typically subjected to lateral loads in the uphill direction, demonstrating ... -
A Novel Hydromechanical Coupling Constitutive Model for Jointed Rock Masses Informed by Compression–Shear–Seepage Tests
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Jointed rock masses are among the most commonly encountered types of engineering rock masses and are widely found in water-rich environments. Their hydromechanical coupling behavior is extremely intricate due to ... -
Analytical Solution of Displacement and Stress Induced by the Sequential Excavation of Shallow Twin Noncircular Tunnels in Viscoelastic Rock
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Nowadays, excavation of twin noncircular tunnels is becoming increasingly common. Generally, noncircular tunnels or smaller tunnel spacing would result in stress concentration, posing the underground structures ...