Innovations in Soil Mechanics Analysis for Geotechnical Engineering

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Earth Sciences".

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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue seeks to explore and highlight cutting-edge advancements and recent developments in soil mechanics analysis and its application in geotechnical engineering. Hence, contributions that showcase novel techniques, methodologies, and technologies that push the boundaries of traditional approaches are welcomed.

The scope of this Special Issue encompasses a wide range of novel topics that includes but is not limited to new laboratory testing methods, advanced numerical modeling techniques, in situ monitoring technologies, remote sensing applications, and data-driven and sustainable approaches for soil mechanics analysis in geotechnical engineering.

The focus is on exploring how these themes can enhance our understanding and knowledge of soil behavior, improve site characterization, enable more accurate predictions of soil responses, and ultimately contribute to the design and construction of safer and more efficient geotechnical projects.

Authors may submit their contributions to this Special Issue as original research papers, review articles, case studies, or technical notes that explore the theoretical foundations, practical implementations, and real-world applications of recent trends in soil mechanics analysis techniques. The ultimate goal is to promote knowledge exchange, inspire collaboration, and drive further advancements in the field while also benefitting the geotechnical engineering community and promoting sustainable and resilient infrastructure development.

Dr. Eyo Umo Eyo
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Keywords

  • soil mechanics analysis
  • geotechnical engineering
  • testing methods
  • numerical modeling
  • site characterization
  • remote sensing
  • in situ monitoring
  • geotechnical infrastructure

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Numerical Modelling of Rainfall Influence on the Susceptibility of a Slope to Sliding under Induced Compression
by Eyo Eyo and Samuel Abbey
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(23), 12692; https://doi.org/10.3390/app132312692 - 27 Nov 2023
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This study examines the pore water pressure responses and stability of an unsaturated–saturated consolidating slope under the influence of rainfall infiltration. Analysis of slope behaviour was carried out with the results obtained for soils having similar saturated coefficients of permeability (ks [...] Read more.
This study examines the pore water pressure responses and stability of an unsaturated–saturated consolidating slope under the influence of rainfall infiltration. Analysis of slope behaviour was carried out with the results obtained for soils having similar saturated coefficients of permeability (ks) of 1 × 10–5 m/s, and rainfall flux (q) of 1 × 10−6 m/s but varying air-entry and coefficient of volumetric compression (mv) values. Results indicate that for the unsaturated portion of the slope (above the groundwater table), negative pore water pressure exists during rainfall infiltration which tends to lessen as the duration of rainfall progresses. An increase in soil compressibility caused a decrease in soil suction in the unsaturated portion irrespective of the rising groundwater level during infiltration. The difference in the pore water distribution was less for mv values below 0.002 kPa−1 especially under major rainfall events. The stability of the slope reduced with an increment in infiltration time as soil compression increased, with the difference being slightly more pronounced under antecedent rainfall of duration greater than 7 days. Although the studied slope appeared to be just safe (factor of safety of 1.2) under the conditions of increased air-entry value, increased compression, and rainfall flux of 1 × 10−6 m/s, the stability of the slope was observed to have been compromised when the rainfall flux was equal to or greater than the saturated coefficient of permeability (1 × 10−5 m/s) of the soil. Full article
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