International Journal of Geomechanics: Recent submissions
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Centrifuge Modeling Investigation of Geosynthetic-Reinforced and Pile-Supported Embankments
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Geosynthetic-reinforced and pile-supported embankments (GRPSEs) encompass two core components of the aforementioned reinforced embankment and the underlying composite foundation. Previous centrifuge modeling of GRPSEs ... -
Effects of the Absence of Friction in Coarse-Grained Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Clay
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Coarse-grained molecular dynamics (CGMD) simulations can advance the understanding of clay behavior. In CGMD simulations, the interactions between clay platelets are modeled and the data generated can be used to quantitatively ... -
A Novel Multiple Linear Regression Approach for Predicting the Unconfined Compressive Strength of Soil
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)This paper proposes a precise and general multiple linear regression (MLR) model to predict the unconfined compressive strength (UCS) of various soil types. The study used a wide range of data sets, including 952 data ... -
Theoretical Analysis of Longitudinal Vertical Displacement of Subway Tunnels Caused by the Construction of Steel Casings for Bridge Piles
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The construction of new bridge piles adjacent to existing subway tunnels poses a significant threat to the safety of the tunnels. To accurately assess the impact of the construction of the steel casing of bridge piles on ... -
Analytical Solution for Radial Consolidation of Combined Electroosmotic, Vacuum, and Surcharge Preloading Considering Smear Effects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The combining of electroosmotic, vacuum, and surcharge preloading is an emerging technique for soft foundation treatment. Considering smear effects and free strain, an analytical solution for the radial consolidation of ... -
Evaluation of Three Weight Functions for Nonlocal Regularization of Sand Models
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Nonlocal regularization is frequently used to resolve the mesh dependency issue that is caused by strain softening in finite-element (FE) simulations. Some or all variables that affect strain softening are assumed to depend ... -
Drained Triaxial Response of Natural Clay Reinforced with Natural Hemp Fibers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Reinforcement of soils with fibers generally increases the mechanical properties of the fiber-reinforced soil (FRS) system. However, published literature is limited to investigating the undrained response of clay and ... -
Application of the Modified Borehole Wall Stress Relief Method in Deep Vertical Boreholes
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The in situ stress conditions of reservoirs are the fundamental parameters for determining the arrangements of horizontal boreholes and assessing borehole stability, especially for the exploration and exploitation of ... -
Three-Dimensional Stability of Unsaturated Soil Slopes Strengthened through Frame Beam Anchor Plates under Steady Seepage Conditions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The soil is usually unsaturated in practical engineering, and the slope failure surface generally presents three-dimensional (3D) characteristics. Therefore, the traditional plane problem calculation method does not ... -
Criteria for Clogging Potential in Coarse-Grained Strata during Shield Tunneling
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Engineering practice has shown that shield machines may become clogged in coarse-grained strata. The criteria for determining the clogging potential in coarse-grained strata were proposed. With the surface area ratio of ... -
A Fully Coupled Numerical Framework for Predicting Dynamic Behavior in Unsaturated Soils and Its Application to Embankment Seismic Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)A soil–water–air fully coupled numerical framework is proposed to predict the deformation and hydraulic behavior of soils under different saturation states in response to dynamic loading. The proposed framework is developed ... -
Study on Prediction of Pore Pressure Development without Membrane Compliance Based on <i>C<sub>m</sub></i>
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)In undrained triaxial tests, membrane penetration varies with the change of effective confining pressure. Membrane compliance correction is a necessary step to accurately obtain the dynamic characteristics of soils in ... -
Three-Dimensional Numerical Modeling of Freezing Construction of Underpass Tunnels Considering Orthotropic Anisotropy of Frozen Soil
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Compared to traditional tunnel construction, artificial freezing involves two distinct stages: freezing and thawing. However, this process can pose a risk to the surrounding environment if it is not possible to accurately ... -
Numerical Investigation of Underlying Curved Tunnel Heave during a New Foundation Pit Excavation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Excavations of foundation pits around tunnels can induce alterations in stress and deformation within the tunnel, thereby influencing the safety of pre-existing tunnels, especially those with curved tunnel segments. This ... -
Investigation of Soil Arching Effect and Accumulative Deformation in Pile-Supported Embankments Subjected to Traffic Loading Using Numerical Modeling
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Pile-supported embankments, with advantages of high bearing capacity and effectiveness, have been widely used for constructing embankments on soft ground. The long-term load transfer and cumulative deformation mechanism ... -
Coupled Analytical Method for Braced Excavation Based on the Pasternak Foundation Model and Nonlinear <i>p</i>–<i>y</i> Curve Model
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Accurate prediction of excavation deformation and stress affects the safety of excavation engineering and the surrounding environment. However, the traditional calculation method ignores the influence of soil shear action ... -
Assessing the Stress–Deformation and Safety Factor against Sliding in Reinforced Deep Urban Excavations in Unsaturated Soils
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)There has been limited research conducted to date on the role and significance of soil parameters in an unsaturated state on the amount of deformation and safety of reinforced deep urban excavations. This study investigates ... -
Collapsible Soil Model for the Prediction of Mechanical Characteristics of Partially Saturated Collapsible Soils
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Aeolian and kaolin deposits contribute greatly to infrastructural damage during the rainy seasons because of massive collapse settlements. The prediction of wetting-induced collapse potential and compressibility behavior ... -
Application of a Closed-Form Analytical Solution to Model Overland Flow and Sediment Transport Using Rainfall Simulator Data
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Rainfall erosion can cause environmental and economic damage by decreasing the storage capacity of water reservoirs because of the detachment of soil particles. The purpose of this study was to develop a one-dimensional ... -
Surface Settlement of Shallow Shield Tunneling: Face Pressure, Tail-Void Grouting Pressure, and Grout Volume
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Surface settlement caused by shallow shield tunneling can occur frequently. Machine variables such as face pressure, tail-void grouting pressure, and grout volume play an essential role in the settlement control of earth ...