Advances in Numerical Computation and Mathematical Modelling for Geotechnical Engineering

Dear Colleagues,

With the excavation of geotechnical engineering in deep strata and complex geological environments, a large number of engineering problems, such as groundwater seepage, the dynamic failure of rock mass or soil, geothermal damage to rock mass, and microseismic effects, will strengthen the need for reliable numerical, mathematical, and engineering monitoring methods in engineering analysis, evaluation, and design processes.

This Special Issue focuses on the application and development of advanced numerical computation and mathematical methods in analyzing various geotechnical engineering problems. Original, review, and case study articles related to basic theories and advanced engineering applications will be welcomed.

The research topics covered include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Developing new numerical algorithms or constitutive models that can more accurately reflect the mechanical behavior of the object of concern, including new constitutive models of rock or soil, new metaheuristic algorithms, new numerical methods/means, etc.;
2. Exploring advanced numerical or mathematical models for solving complex engineering problems, including dynamic and static models of rock or soil, and coupled computing models of multi-physical fields, etc.

Dr. Jiadong Qiu
Dr. Changtai Zhou
Dr. Yichao Rui
Dr. Fan Feng
Guest Editors

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