International Journal of Geomechanics: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Seismic Response Analysis of Concrete Gravity Dam under Near-Fault Velocity Pulse-Like Ground Motions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The original single component of seismic data served as the foundation for the majority of previous investigations on the impact of pulse-like ground motion on the dynamic response of structures. The seismic responses of ... -
Seismic Ground Surface Amplification Pattern due to the Presence of Twin Tunnels
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In this study, a series of 1-g large shaking table tests were conducted on a soil layer with embedded twin tunnels to evaluate the acceleration distribution pattern at the ground surface. Furthermore, numerical analyses ... -
Seismic Bearing Capacity of Strip Foundations Placed on Stable Slopes of Homogeneously Fractured Rock Mass
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Strip foundations are the most prevalently used shallow foundations in low-rise residential buildings in hilly regions. The strip foundations in many of these structures are often placed on rock slopes. In a seismic event, ... -
Seepage Response along with Fine Particle Migration of a Loose Soil Slope under Rainfall Infiltration
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Fine particle migration is common in loose slopes with wide gradation characteristics under rainfall infiltration conditions. The seepage characteristics and stability of loose soil slopes are affected by the migration of ... -
Scattering of SH Waves Induced by Interaction between a Truncated Semicircular Canyon and a Lined Tunnel
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Seismic wave propagation is affected by both irregular surface terrains and underground tunnels, resulting in the amplification or attenuation of ground motion. Hence, it is crucial to tackle the scattering issue of plane ... -
Response of Radially Distributed Stone Column–Improved Soft Soil under Uniformly Distributed Axisymmetric Load: A 3D Numerical Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Stone columns are, in general, constructed in an arrangement of regular polygons like triangles and squares. From the geometry, the stone column–improved ground with a regular polygon arrangement of stone columns cannot ... -
Application of a Thermodynamic Framework–Based Constitutive Model for Hydrate-Bearing Sediment Considering Grain Breakage and Stress History
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The physical cementation and grain breakage effects play a vital role in influencing the mechanical properties of hydrate-bearing sediment. In this study, a thermodynamic model for hydrate-bearing sediment considering ... -
Research on the Macroscopic and Microscopic Failure Mechanisms and Damage Deterioration Patterns of Granite under Unloading Paths
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Accurate analysis of the deformation characteristics and the damage destruction mechanism of a rock mass is a prerequisite for the evaluation of the stability of the surrounding rock in tunnel engineering. This paper ... -
Research on Tension Cracks and Active Earth Pressures in Cohesive Backfills of Retaining Walls
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The Rankine theory is restricted to calculating earth pressure on the vertical and smooth back of retaining walls, as well as the horizontal backfill surface. Hence, it is of great significance to research the active earth ... -
A Double Volume Expansion Thermal–Mechanical Coupling Constitutive Model Considering Anisotropy
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Volume expansion can occur in overconsolidated clay during shear loading and heating. However, the volume expansion mechanisms driving these two phenomena are different from each other, and it is important to propose a ... -
Railway Bridge End-Approach Zone under a Moving Load: Numerical Assessment from a Geotechnical Perspective
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)When subjected to moving train loads, the bridge-end transition zone becomes an important geotechnical site, requiring detailed investigation. Dealing with complex track–substructure–soil interaction is essential because ... -
Anisotropic Strength Identification of Sandy Cobble Soil Using Multiscale Limit Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Sandy cobble soil is a composite made of soil matrix and cobbles, and the estimation of its shear strength always requires expensive large-scale experiments. The strength of the sandy cobble soil exhibits macroscopic ... -
Quantifying Railway Ballast Degradation through Repeated Large-Scale Direct Shear Tests and Three-Dimensional Morphological Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)To investigate the mechanism and manifestation of ballast spoilage, this study introduces a novel approach using a repeated large-scale direct shear test (involving multiple large-scale direct shear tests on the same batch ... -
Pseudodynamic Analysis of a Bilinear Waterfront Retaining Wall under Earthquakes and Tsunamis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The stability of the waterfront retaining walls is critical while subjected to the combined actions of a tsunami and earthquake. Although rare, simultaneous occurrences remain critical for prominent structures. However, ... -
Probabilistic Analysis of Rock Slope Stability Considering the Spatial Variability of Rock Strength Parameters
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Naturally characterized by inherent heterogeneity, rock masses exhibit discontinuous composition comprising rock materials, fractures, and bedding planes. The presence of these natural features challenges the adequacy of ... -
Probabilistic Analysis of a Nailed Wall: Use of the Random Field Theory and Ordered Weighted Averaging Method
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)This study aimed to emphasize the significance of spatial variability in soil strength parameters on the behavior of nailed walls, highlighting the necessity of probabilistic design approaches. The investigation involved ... -
Practical Nonlinear Prediction Model for Uneven Settlement of an Enlarged Levee Crest
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Pavement cracking induced by uneven settlement at the junction of an enlarged levee crest (ELC) is a potential source of risks. The uneven settlement of an enlarged levee crest is nonlinear, and the existing method cannot ... -
Analytical Solution of Terzaghi’s Ground Arch Model for Loads on Circular Tunnels
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)To date, the important problem of Terzaghi’s ground arch model in 1946 has not been solved for loads on circular tunnels. This study comprehensively presented a general analytical solution of Terzaghi’s ground arch model ... -
Poroelastic Solutions of a Semipermeable Borehole under Nonhydrostatic In Situ Stresses within Transversely Isotropic Media
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Prevalent models addressing wellbore stability typically oversimplify the borehole wall, characterizing it as either perfectly permeable or entirely impermeable. However, the widely observed behavior of a shale borehole, ...