Geotechnics, Volume 3, Issue 4

An efficient foundation system of single- or double-paddled H-piles (PHPs), which comprises steel H-piles fitted with specially configured steel plates (paddles), is proposed to support sound walls subjected to wind loading. The lateral responses of...

It is now well-known that ground motion characteristics can be influenced significantly by local site characteristics. In general, soil characteristics were classified by considering the time-average velocity down to 30 m (Vs30). However, recent stud...

This paper presents a comprehensive study in which non-destructive testing utilizing ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), considering both pressure (P) waves and shear (S) waves, was used to assess the compressive strength (CS) of rubberized bricks. Thes...

Constructing embankments over soft soils is a challenge for geotechnical engineers due to large settlements. Among diverse ground-improvement methods, combining piles and geosynthetics (e.g., geosynthetic-reinforced piles, deep cement mixing columns,...

Understanding the dynamic interaction between piles and the surrounding soil under vehicular impacts is essential for effectively designing and optimizing soil-embedded vehicle barrier systems. The complex behavior of pile–soil systems under im...

Geotechnical rockmass characterization is a key task for design of underground and open pit excavations. Hydrothermal veins influence excavation performance by contributing to stress-driven rockmass failure. This study investigates the effects of vei...

Over the past decades, numerical modelling has become a powerful tool for rock mechanics applications. However, the accurate estimation of rock mass input parameters remains a significant challenge. Machine learning (ML) tools have recently been inte...

The fracture network largely determines the efficiency of heat extraction from fractured geothermal reservoirs. Fracture openings are influenced by thermo-poroelastic stresses during cold fluid flow, with the interplay between fracture length and fra...

Accurate measurements and predictions of near-surface soil drying and evaporation following heavy rainfall events are often needed for research in agriculture and hydrology. However, such measurements and predictions at mine waste pile and tailing se...

In some cases, the water content in granular soil increases to the extent that it becomes saturated, which noticeably alters its responses. For example, the pore water pressure within saturated granular soil would increase rapidly under sudden extern...