Adsorption characteristics play a crucial role in solute transport processes, serving as a fundamental factor for evaluating the performance of clay liners. Nonlinear adsorption isotherms are commonly found with metal ions and organic compounds, which introduce challenges in obtaining analytical solutions for solute transport models. In this study, analytical solutions are proposed for a fully coupled

Residual stresses and shakedown have been successfully presented by two‐dimensional numerical experiments based on the discrete element method (DEM), wherein a cohesionless‐frictional material under moving surface loads was replicated through irregular‐shaped particles. With surface loads below the shakedown limit, both permanent deformations and residual stresses cease to accumulate and the numerical

This paper proposes a simplified analytical solution for longitudinal seismic responses of a circular tunnel crossing a fault zone under longitudinally propagating shear waves. The transmissions and reflections of shear waves at two geological interfaces between the fault zone and intact rock are considered when calculating the free‐field displacement. An improved elastic foundation beam model considering

Sand columns have been widely used to accelerate drainage and then improving the mechanical properties of soft soil foundations. The sand column has also been introduced into the triaxial test by researchers, in the center of the cylindrical specimen, to greatly accelerate drainage and consolidation process. The objective of this paper is to evaluate the consolidation properties of the triaxial cylindrical

Expansive soils are widespread in the world and coincide with areas of high human activity. The main cause of deep instability of expansive soil slopes is due to their softening caused by excavation and seepage. By developing a comprehensive numerical model based on the theory of unsaturated soil, this study examines the characteristics of stress and displacement distribution of expansive soil slopes

The large deformation and fluidization process of a solid–fluid mixture includes significant changes to the temporal scale of the phenomena and the shape and properties of the mixed material. This paper presents an extended B‐spline (EBS)‐based implicit material point method (EBS‐MPM) for the coupled hydromechanical analysis of saturated porous media to enhance the overall versatility of MPM in addressing

The effect of cyclic loading is an essential factor leading to progressive soil strength degradation. Therefore, a comprehensive analysis of the pile‐soil system behavior under cyclic loading is required to ensure the stability of pile group. There is room for improvement in the inherent constraint of the conventional numerical model in terms of approximating the soil resistance distribution along

A wide range of applications of unsaturated hydraulic conductivity is well known in geotechnical, hydrological, and agricultural engineering fields. The standard prediction models for hydraulic conductivity function overlook the complexity of soil pore structure and employ a simplistic approach based on the bundle of capillary tubes. This study proposes an alternative approach employing pore network

The contraction or expansion of a cylindrical cavity in an elastoplastic medium is usually analyzed from a continuum based approach with a plasticity constitutive model. However, localized deformations, which are rooted in the post‐failure softening response of geomaterials, are observed in the form of spiral‐shaped fractures in laboratory tests. An alternative approach based on dislocation theory

Loose granular materials may also exhibit instability behaviors similar to liquefaction under drained conditions, commonly referred to as diffuse instability, which can be studied through constant shear drained (CSD) tests. So far, the research on CSD in binary mixtures is still insufficient. Therefore, a series of numerical tests using the discrete element method (DEM) were conducted on binary mixtures

Fully grouted rock bolts are widely used in mining, tunneling, and pit support, and thus the study of their anchorage performance is beneficial for optimizing the anchorage system design. In this study, an FDM‐DEM coupled numerical model is established to simulate the whole process of rock bolt pullout test and to investigate the failure mechanism of fully grouted rock bolts. The accuracy of the model

This study establishes a theoretical framework for analyzing the lateral oscillation of marine pipe piles. The additional mass model is introduced herein to consider the inertial fluctuation effect of the soil plug. Analytical mathematical methods are used to determine the complex impedance variation of the pile over a range of frequency effects. An investigation is performed to determine how the presence

The shapes and morphological features of grains in sand assemblies have far‐reaching implications in many engineering applications, such as geotechnical engineering, computer animations, petroleum engineering, and concentrated solar power. Yet, our understanding of the influence of grain geometries on macroscopic response is often only qualitative, due to the limited availability of high‐quality 3D

The current study presents superposition‐based concurrent multiscale approaches for porodynamics, capable of capturing related physical phenomena, such as soil liquefaction and dynamic hydraulic fracture branching, across different spatial length scales. Two scenarios are considered: superposition of finite element discretizations with varying mesh densities, and superposition of peridynamics (PD)

Slow and very slow landslides can cause severe economic damage to structures. Due to their velocity of propagation, it is possible to take action such as programmed maintenance or evacuation of affected zones. Modeling is an important tool that allows scientists, engineers, and geologists to better understand their causes and predict their propagation. There are many available models of different complexities

The complexity and variability of the structural distribution and combination characteristics of jointed rock masses make the response mechanism of tunnel rock collapse different, and there is a lack of systematic research on the existing perimeter rock instability mode and bolt support scheme. Based on numerical simulations of the block system structure of a nodular rock mass, the existing theory

This paper presents an analytical solution for combined vertical and torsional shear loading of a cylindrical cavity in undrained modified Cam‐Clay. The governing partial differential equations for the cylindrical cavity are established in the polar coordinate. The problem is formulated as a set of first‐order differential equations by using the axisymmetric condition, equilibrium equations, and elastic‐plastic

This paper introduces a novel stochastic inverse method that utilizes perturbation theory and advanced intelligence techniques to solve the multi‐parameter identification problem of concrete dams using displacement field monitoring data. The proposed method considers the uncertainties associated with the dam displacement monitoring data, which are comprised of two distinct sources: the first is related

To comprehensively consider the influence of boundary conditions, non‐Darcy flow, load forms, and soil stratification on soil consolidation, a one‐dimensional soil consolidation equation is established. By subdividing the soil layer and employing time discretization, the nonlinear consolidation equation is linearized, resulting in an analytical solution for layered soil foundation at any given time

The aim of this study is to investigate the possibility of predicting the yield curves of sandstones considering only a few key mechanical parameters, and more importantly microstructural properties. Porous rocks are modeled as a set of 2D circular grains subjected to radial and axial stresses that reflect the external forces applied on the material. The contact between individual grains define local

Numerical investigation of wave propagation in transversely isotropic poroelastic half‐space with the use of a new stretched coordinate system through the Meshless Local Petrov–Galerkin (MLPG) formulation is presented in this paper. To this end, the u−p formulation of Biot is adopted as the framework of the porous media. One approach to numerically solve the infinite domain problems is the use of an

The face stability analysis of a longitudinally inclined shield tunnel using an analytical approach in water‐rich areas is still a research gap. To solve this face stability problem, a numerical simulation based on the FLAC3D is first conducted to calculate the seepage field behind the inclined tunnel face. An improved rotational failure mechanism is developed to make it possible to investigate the

This paper proposes an improved discretization‐based kinematic approach (DKA) with an efficient and robust algorithm to investigate slope stability in nonuniform soils. In an effort to ensure rigorous upper‐bound solutions which may be not satisfied by the initial DKA based on a forward difference method (DKA‐FD), a central and backward difference “point‐to‐point” method (DKA‐CD and DKA‐BD) is proposed

Laminar flow phenomena may occur when pore water flows at low velocities across the interfaces between soils of different properties, thus causing flow contact resistance. To explore the impacts of interfacial flow contact resistance and rheological characteristics on the thermal consolidation process of layered viscoelastic saturated soil foundation featuring semi‐permeable boundaries. This paper

The dynamic interaction between granular flowing masses and rigid obstacles is a complex phenomenon characterised by both large displacements and high strain rates. In case the flowing mass is modelled as a continuum, its numerical simulation requires both advanced computational tools and constitutive relationships capable of predicting the mechanical behaviour of the same material under both fluid

This study aims to provide substantial theoretical support for employing vacuum preloading‐airbag pressurization (VP‐AP) to enhance soft soil foundations. By integrating the airbags and prefabricated vertical drains (PVDs) within the analytical framework, the consolidation models are developed to accommodate double smear zones and well resistance. Analytical solutions for various airbag pressurization

Soil arching is one of the main load transfer mechanisms of geosynthetic‐reinforced and pile‐supported (GRPS) embankments. This study established a numerical spring‐based trapdoor model that can consider the coupling effect between embankment filling, horizontal geosynthetic, piles, and soft soil between piles by the discrete element method (DEM). The effects of multiple factors on the deformation

This paper mainly discusses the dynamics of poroelastic media using the finite element analysis based on the u‐v‐p full formulation, where , , and p denote the solid displacement, relative fluid velocity with respect to solid velocity, and pore fluid pressure. It incorporates the effect of relative fluid acceleration with respect to solid acceleration on soil dynamic response. The ‐‐p formulation is

Site investigation provides essential geotechnical parameter information for analysis and design. However, three conflicting objectives, namely exploration effort, robustness and parameter uncertainty, pose a challenge to the development of an optimal site investigation program. In this study, a three objective optimization framework for the site investigation program is proposed based on the Bayesian

This paper presents a multiscale experimental study integrated with numerical simulations examining the mechanics of polydisperse granular mixtures composed of coarse‐grained particles mixed with varying percentages of fines. The study includes macroscale wave propagation tests using bender elements on isotopically compressed granular samples to investigate the stiffness variation with changes in size

The vacuum preloading technique is extensively employed for ground improvement, particularly for slurry ground characterized by high‐water content and low strength. Such ground frequently exhibits a delay in pore water pressure dissipation when treated with prefabricated vertical drains. To clarify the drainage and consolidation behaviour of high‐water content slurry ground under vacuum preloading

The electro‐osmosis approach efficiently facilitates the rapid dewatering of soil with high water content and contributes to reducing contaminant levels within the clay soil. However, the changes of chemical field caused by ion transport in the clay soil during electro‐osmosis process will also influence the clay soil consolidation effect. Existing theories predominantly tend to disregard this crucial

The dilatancy behavior of overconsolidated (OC) clays is a key factor in determining their strength and deformation characteristics. Recognizing the limitations of previous dilatancy relations for OC clays, a novel dilatancy relation is proposed that can effectively capture the changes in dilatancy point, volume dilatancy and contraction with the overconsolidation ratio (OCR). As OC clays revert to

This study examined the applicability of factorization machines with quantum annealing (FMQA) to the field of landslide risk assessment for two specific black‐box optimization problems, hyperparameter optimization (HPO) for metamodeling and metamodel‐based simulation optimization (MBSO) targeting granular flow simulation using discrete element method (DEM). These two optimization problems are solved

Debris avalanches and dry granular flows exhibit similar characteristics. In order to comprehend the fundamental mechanisms and improve the accuracy in predicting disasters such as landslides, debris flows, and rock avalanches, the collapse characteristics of a binary granular column are investigated through a three‐dimensional discrete element model. A novel approach is proposed by incorporating the

Stimulating long and persistent fractures from multiple perforations in horizontal wells plays a vital role in enhancing the recovery of hydrocarbons from unconventional reservoirs. However, interaction among fractures may lead to dramatic nonuniformity, but the mechanism that drives the competition still eludes explanation. We proposed an improved two‐dimensional discrete element model to simulate

The mechanical response of granular materials, exemplified by frictional grain interactions, is characterized by a critical state in which deformation occurs without change of material volume or stresses when subjected to large shear deformation. In this work, a granular micromechanics approach (GMA) based continuum model is used to investigate the emergence of such a critical state. The continuum

In the context of rock material and modeling uncertainties, the optimization of rock tunnel support systems is often conducted by selecting the most cost‐effective solution among several feasible options that typically rely on the engineer's experience, potentially leading to overlooking the most optimal design. To improve such a limitation, this paper presents a multi‐objective reliability‐based robust

Climate warming accelerates permafrost thawing, causing warming‐driven disasters like ground collapse and retrogressive thaw slump (RTS). These phenomena, involving intricate multiphysics interactions, phase transitions, nonlinear mechanical responses, and fluid‐like deformations, and pose increasing risks to geo‐infrastructures in cold regions. This study develops a thermo‐hydro‐mechanical (THM) coupled

This paper aims at deriving a closed‐form solution for deep lined tunnels within a saturated anisotropic poro‐elastic medium. The derivation of the solution is carried out with the assumption of plane strain conditions along the tunnel axis, an isotropic elastic liner, a steady‐state flow, and perfect contact between the liner and rock. For this purpose, the complex potential function approach pioneered

A shear‐transformation‐zone (STZ) model is proposed for time‐dependent behaviours of clay, in which the viscoplastic deformation is described by the evolution of a temperature‐like state variable. The model is featured by rate‐dependent dilatancy and a unique critical state stress ratio. In its present form, it has nine parameters, most of which can be handily calibrated, and can predict the rate‐dependent

The tunnel face stability is closely related to the migration behavior and clogging mechanism of the slurry particles in granular soils, which is not yet fully understood. In this study, the coupled computational fluid dynamics–discrete element method (CFD–DEM) is adopted to investigate the infiltration behavior of slurry at the particle scale. The full Johnson–Kendall–Roberts (JKR) contact model describing

A novel pile‐to‐pile interaction model for pipe piles that considers the soil‐plug effect is established based on the Novak plane‐strain soil model. Subsequently, the pipe‐pile dynamic interaction factor and dynamic impedance of pipe‐pile groups are derived using the superposition method. The accuracy of the proposed analytical solution is confirmed by comparison with experimental results and existing

Tunneling underneath is bound to induce the free displacement of surrounding soil, which will further significantly affect the overlying tunnel's deformation. Based on this, a simplified method for calculating the deformation of the overlying tunnel due to shield tunnel excavation is proposed. Firstly, the Loganathan formula is selected to solve the additional stress along the pre‐existing tunnel induced

A technique is proposed for reproducing particle size distributions in three‐dimensional simulations of the crushing and comminution of solid materials. The method is designed to produce realistic distributions over a wide range of loading conditions, especially for small fragments. In contrast to most existing methods, the new model does not explicitly treat the small‐scale process of fracture. Instead

The increasing use of rock‐socketed piles highlights the importance of developing a suitable design method for their bearing capacity. This study quantifies the shear behavior of the rock–pile interface, which generally dominates the bearing capacity of rock‐socketed piles under service load. A micromechanics‐based rock–pile interface model with idealized nonuniform profile is proposed with two enhancements:

This paper presents a comprehensive computational model for analyzing thermo‐hydro‐mechanical coupled processes in unsaturated porous media under frost actions. The model employs the finite element method to simulate multiphase fluid flows, heat transfer, phase change, and deformation behaviors. A new soil freezing characteristic curve model is proposed to consider the suctions from air‐water capillary

This paper develops a general and complete solution for the undrained cylindrical cavity expansion problem in nonassociated Mohr‐Coulomb soil under nonhydrostatic initial stress field (i.e., arbitrary values of the earth pressure coefficient), by expanding a unique and efficient graphical solution procedure recently proposed by Chen and Wang in 2022 for the special in situ stress case with . It is

Previous studies have demonstrated that saturated normally consolidated and lightly over‐consolidated clays undergo contraction when heated due to a reduction in preconsolidation pressure. A linear constitutive model is proposed to describe the thermal contraction, with this model, governing equations are developed for the coupled thermo‐hydro‐mechanical (THM) consolidation induced by a prefabricated

During electro‐osmotic consolidation, effective voltage attenuation induced by the increasing interface resistance is an important phenomenon, which significantly decreases consolidation effectiveness. This paper presents an analytical model for one‐dimensional electro‐osmotic consolidation in layered soils with horizontal graphite electrodes considering effective voltage attenuation. The mathematical

Dynamic crack branching in unsaturated porous media holds significant relevance in various fields, including geotechnical engineering, geosciences, and petroleum engineering. This article presents a numerical investigation into dynamic crack branching in unsaturated porous media using a recently developed coupled micro‐periporomechanics (PPM) paradigm. This paradigm extends the PPM model by incorporating

Implementation of the state‐of‐the‐art understanding of the mechanics of unsaturated soils into geotechnical engineering practice is partly limited due to the lack of quick, reliable, and economical techniques for matric suction measurement. Matric suction is one of the key stress state variables that significantly influences the hydro‐mechanical behavior of unsaturated soils. In this paper, to address

Simple shear behavior of sand is representative in geotechnical engineering with potential failure occurred along a thin shear zone. The strength and deformation of sand under simple shear are accompanied with principal stress rotation (PSR). This study proposes a modified SANISAND‐F model to capture the simple shear behavior of sand with PSR. A new plastic flow rule along with a kinematic hardening