Recent Advances in Soil–Structure Interaction

Dear Colleagues,

Soil–structure interaction (SSI) refers to the reciprocal effects between soil and the structures built upon or within it. This interaction is crucial in civil and geotechnical engineering, as it affects the stability, safety, and performance of structures under various loading conditions, including static loads, dynamic loads (like earthquakes), and environmental changes. In this context, SSI constitutes a critical factor in the design of new structures, as well as in the assessment of existing ones. A thorough understanding of SSI allows engineers to create safer, more resilient buildings and infrastructure, ultimately leading to enhanced performance in the face of natural and human-made challenges.

Significant advancements in the investigation of SSI phenomena have been made in recent decades, mainly due to improvements in relevant experimental facilities and the development of enhanced numerical modeling approaches. This Special Issue of Geotechnics will highlight innovative research and methodologies that enhance our understanding of SSI effects.

This Special Issue requests original research papers, review articles, and case studies that contribute to the field of SSI effects. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Advances in numerical modeling techniques for SSI effects;
• Experimental studies on SSI (new laboratory and field-testing technics, e.g., centrifuge testing or testing on real-scale models);
• SSI effects on complex foundation systems (e.g., piled-raft foundations);
• SSI effects on earth retaining structures;
• SSI effects on tunnels and embedded structures;
• Advances on dynamic SSI effects (SSI under earthquake loading or dynamic loadings);
• Impacts of climate change on soil–structure performance;
• Innovative materials and construction techniques for improved SSI performance;
• Technics for controllable SSI performance;
• Case studies of recent infrastructure projects, where SSI effects affected the design process;
• SSI effects in a multi-hazard environment.

We look forward to receiving your contributions, which will push the boundaries of knowledge in the field of SSI.

Dr. Grigorios Tsinidis
Dr. Anna Karatzetzou
Guest Editors

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• soil–structure interaction
• advanced numerical modeling
• physical modeling
• centrifuge testing
• foundations of buildings or bridges
• retaining systems
• underground structures
• resilient structures