Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering: Recent submissions
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Grain-Scale Tensile and Shear Strengths of Glass Beads Cemented by MICP
(ASCE, 2022/06/28)This study explores the mechanical behavior of glass bead pairs cemented by microbial induced calcite precipitation (MICP) when subjected to tensile or shear loading. The mineral precipitation habit and contact area are ... -
Lateral Displacements of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Walls in a Tiered Configuration
(ASCE, 2022/06/17)Current design methods for geosynthetic-reinforced soil (GRS) walls in a tiered configuration mostly focus on wall stability by determining required tensile strength and layout of reinforcement. A finite difference numerical ... -
Bridge in Narrow Waterway: Seismic Response and Liquefaction-Induced Deformations
(ASCE, 2022/06/08)Considerable bridge-ground interaction effects are involved when evaluating the consequences of liquefaction-induced deformations. Due to seismic excitation, liquefied soil layers may result in substantial accumulated ... -
Liquefaction Assessment in Unsaturated Soils
(ASCE, 2022/06/25)Liquefaction in soils has predominantly been associated with saturated soils. Under seismic activity, unsaturated soils are may also be susceptible to liquefaction. The implications of neglecting unsaturated soils that are ... -
Investigation of Suction Effects Due to Stress Release with Compacted MX80 Bentonite
(ASCE, 2022/07/01)In this study, the suction induced by stress release was investigated by measuring the suction of instantaneously unloaded MX80 bentonite specimens after wetting in an oedometer either under different vertical stresses or ... -
Key Factors for Deep Cement Mixing Construction for Undredged Offshore Land Reclamation
(ASCE, 2022/06/07)Deep cement mixing (DCM) is an environmentally friendly technique for offshore ground improvement without dredging or much disturbance to the marine ecological system. Several field construction factors can influence the ... -
CPT-Based Axial Capacity Design Method for Driven Piles in Clay
(ASCE, 2022/07/01)There are clear advantages in the establishment of reliable, direct cone penetration test (CPT) based methods for assessment of the axial capacity of driven piles. These advantages motivated the formation of a joint industry ... -
Group Performance of Energy Piles under Cyclic and Variable Thermal Loading
(ASCE, 2022/05/26)Energy piles, a new type of heat exchanger that serves dual purposes, have gained increasing attention due to the growing energy demand and corresponding carbon emissions. Depending on intended operational requirements or ... -
Sand Foreshore Slope Stability and Erosion Mitigation Based on Microbiota and Enzyme Mix–Induced Carbonate Precipitation
(ASCE, 2022/05/18)To mitigate foreshore erosion, it is necessary to find effective and environmentally friendly interventions to stabilize slopes. In this study, the microbiota and enzyme mix–induced carbonate precipitation (MEMCP) method ... -
Heat Transfer in Soft Clay: Pilot-Scale Experiment Using Solar Collectors
(ASCE, 2022/05/30)This work introduces a pilot-scale experiment conducted for 18 months to study the soil heating performance of solar collectors in Japan for borehole thermal energy storage and thermal consolidation applications. In ... -
Contributions of Particle–Fluid, Collisional, and Colloidal Interactions to Rheological Behavior of Soil–Water Mixtures
(ASCE, 2022/05/06)The rheological behavior of soil–water mixtures can affect the flow dynamics of natural processes such as flow-type landslides and sediment transport. In this study, an experimental investigation was carried out on soil–water ... -
Field Implementation of Microbially Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation for Surface Erosion Reduction of a Coastal Plain Sandy Slope
(ASCE, 2022/07/06)Over the past decade, several researchers have demonstrated that microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) has the potential to improve soil behavior in the laboratory setting. In this study, MICP was implemented ... -
Bearing Capacity Factors of Flat Base Footing by Finite Elements
(ASCE, 2022/06/02)This paper presents the computations of vertical bearing capacity factors Nc, Nq, and Nγ, of the smooth and rough strip, circular and ring footings resting on soil with a friction angle (ϕ) ranging from 5° to 45° using a ... -
A Simple Breakage Model for Calcareous Sand and Its FE Implementation
(ASCE, 2022/06/17)This paper reports the development of a particle breakage model within a finite-element (FE) framework based on the modified Mohr–Coulomb model (MMC). A modified form of the strength-dilatancy relationship is used to ... -
Experimental Study of the Thixotropic Strength Recovery and Microstructural Evolution of Marine Clays
(ASCE, 2022/05/24)Thixotropy is a very important and unique property of soft clay in engineering, which has been drawing more and more attention in recent years. This study investigated the thixotropic strength recovery of representative ... -
Environmental Dependence of Microbially Induced Calcium Carbonate Crystal Precipitations: Experimental Evidence and Insights
(ASCE, 2022/04/29)Microbial-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) is a nature-based and eco-friendly technique that has presented promising applications in various disciplines. Despite the extensive amounts of prior studies about ... -
Quantifying Residual Resistance of Light Pipelines during Large-Amplitude Lateral Displacement Using Sequential Limit Analysis
(ASCE, 2022/05/07)The design of on-bottom pipelines regarding thermally induced lateral buckling requires a comprehensive understanding of large deformation lateral pipe–soil interactions to ensure that lateral buckles form as planned. This ... -
Investigating the Cushion Effect of Using Pebble Gravel in Bridge Foundations through Laboratory Cyclic Direct Shear Tests
(ASCE, 2022/05/03)Recently, isolated foundations with cushions have gained more attention in bridge design, especially for cross-sea bridges in deep water 50 meters or more in depth. This foundation has become a good choice for bridges ... -
Accounting for Intrinsic Soil Properties and State Variables on Liquefaction Triggering
(ASCE, 2022/05/11)This paper proposes a new approach for incorporating the positive attributes of the small-strain shear wave velocity (VS), stress-based simplified procedure and the cyclic strain procedure into penetration test, stress-based ... -
Ground and Groundwater Responses Due to Shaft Excavation in Organic Soils
(ASCE, 2022/05/17)Excavation of a 16-m deep shaft was suspended due to groundwater drawdown of about 4.5 m that led to nearby ground subsidence and settlement of infrastructure. As a remedial measure, a deep-ground recharge system ...