International Journal of Geomechanics: Recent submissions
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Heat Transfer Analytical Model of Energy Soldier Piles under Air Convection Conditions
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)This study proposes an analytical solution for heat transfer in energy soldier piles, considering the convective boundary conditions and temperature distribution differences in the angular direction. The problem is solved ... -
Experimental Study on the Compressive Strength and AE Characteristics of High-Temperature–Treated and LN<sub>2</sub>-Cooled Sandstone
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)Liquid nitrogen (LN2) fracturing is beneficial to the development and utilization of geothermal energy. In this paper, red sandstone was heated from room temperature to different temperatures (25°C–800°C) and then cooled ... -
Enzyme-Induced Carbonate Precipitation Using Yellow Soybean for Eco-Friendly Treatment of Expansive Soils
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)We conducted an experimental study on the swelling–shrinking characteristic of expansive soil treated with enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation (EICP) using yellow soybean. A series of tests including the free swell test, ... -
Numerical Investigation of the Load Movement and Ultimate Load of Energy Piles Embedded in Sand
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)Even though the energy pile is known as an efficient dual-purpose system nowadays, the interactive response under simultaneous mechanical and thermal loads requires further investigation. An attempt has been made to evaluate ... -
Influence of Water on Tensile Behavior of Illite through the Molecular Dynamics Method
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)Illite is a type of clay mineral that forms rocks. It plays an important role in the mechanical properties of the red-bed soft rock, which is significantly influenced by water. However, it remains unclear how water affects ... -
Characteristics of Stress Memory and Acoustic Emission for Siltstone under Different Previous Stresses
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)A stepped cyclic loading test was designed to investigate the stress memory and acoustic emission characteristics of siltstone under different previous stress levels. This study aims to improve the applicability of the ... -
Horizontal Deformation Efficiency of a Pile Controlled by the Capsuled Expansion Technique: A Field Trial and Numerical Analysis
(ASCE, 2024/01/01)The capsule expansion technique (CET) is a novel active measure to control the deformation of subsurface structures induced by underground engineering construction. CET has been applied to tunnel deformation control, but ... -
Long-Term Settlement of Dynamically Loaded Shallow Foundations
(ASCE, 2024/06/01)Analytical approaches to determine the long-term settlement of shallow foundations subjected to dynamic cyclic loading with a large number of cycles (millions) are presented. The approaches use the high-cycle accumulation ... -
Prediction and Design of Grouting Parameters for Long and Large-Diameter Postgrouted Drilled Shafts
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)The two main parameters of grouting volume and grouting pressure are the keys to ensuring the quality of postgrouting. However, there is no equation for predicting the main grouting parameters of long and large-diameter ... -
Influences of the Hard Rock Proportion Coefficient on the Evolution Pattern and Fractal Characteristics of Mining Fractures in a Composite Roof
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)The mining fractures in overlying strata are the channel of gas migration, which is closely related to the occurrence of coal mine gas disaster accidents. In this paper, eight groups of discrete element three-dimensional ... -
Numerical Research of Thermo–Hydro–Mechanical Response and Heat Transfer in a Multiwell EGS with Rough-Walled Fractures after Shear Deformation
(ASCE, 2024/01/01)Natural fractures may not be developed in hot dry rock reservoirs, and tectonism or fracturing can induce the shear deformation of fractures and result in large-scale rough-walled fractures. Previous studies usually ignore ... -
Effects of Strength Anisotropy and Strain Softening on Soil Bearing Capacity through a Cosserat Nonlocal Finite-Element Method
(ASCE, 2024/05/01)The strength anisotropy and strain softening of natural soil can significantly impact the bearing capacity of shallow foundations on clay. In this article, we present a nonlocal numerical method to study the coupled rotation ... -
Simple Procedure for Preliminary Estimation of the Permeability of Randomly Fractured Rock Masses
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)A data-driven approach is used to show the significant discrepancy between the coefficients of permeability that are estimated through packer field tests and those back-calculated from the actual discharge pumped out of ... -
Laboratory Study and Modeling of the Strength Evolution of Dredged Soil Stabilization Using Alkali-Activated Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)The weak mechanical properties of dredged soil can be improved by using cementing agents. Comprehensive investigation of the efficacy of stabilizing methods, including Portland cement (PC) and alkali-activated ground ... -
Coupled Kinetics Adsorption–Desorption Model Applied to Batch Tests
(ASCE, 2024/05/01)Batch tests are extensively used in a wide range of fields, including environmental engineering, to forecast the impact of sorption on contaminant transportation in soil and wastewater treatment effectiveness. Recently, ... -
Fully Analytical Solution for Hydraulic Conductivity of Soils Based on a Probabilistic Porous Model
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)This paper establishes a fully analytical equation for the relative hydraulic conductivity of soils through a probabilistic porous network model. Under this approach, a parameter, accounting for the proportion of pores of ... -
Reinforcement Effect of the Stepped-Alternating Vacuum Preloading Method on Dredged Fills
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)Dredged fills have been widely used as a filling material to meet the demand for land resources during land reclamation in coastal areas. When the conventional vacuum preloading (CVP) method is used to reinforce dredged ... -
Analysis of Settlement of an Existing Tunnel Subjected to Undercrossing Tunneling Based on the Modified Vlasov Model
(ASCE, 2024/03/01)The behavior of an existing shield tunnel is significantly affected by undercrossing shield tunneling. In previous theoretical analyses, however, the effect of the interaction angle between the new and existing shield ... -
Behavior of a Laterally Loaded Rigid Finned Pile Located on a Sloping Ground Surface
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)Offshore wind turbines (OWTs) are used as renewable energy sources to generate electricity. Offshore, wind, and wave loads act as transverse loads on these turbines. Furthermore, the topography of the ocean is not always ... -
Estimation of Permeability of Fine-Grained Soils from High-Frequency Electromagnetic Measurements
(ASCE, 2024/04/01)The geometric properties of the pore space govern the electrical and hydraulic properties of soils. Recognizing this commonality, this paper proposes a new approach to determine permeability from high-frequency electromagnetic ...