June 2025 - 19 articles
Two-dimensional viscoplastic nonlinear analyses of the 2019 Feijão Dam 1 failure are performed using the finite difference program FLAC 8.1 with the user-defined constitutive models PM4SiltR and PM4Sand to assess how a series of commonly used...
The accurate modeling of dynamic soil–structure interaction processes under impact loading is critical for advancing the design of soil-embedded barrier systems. Full-scale crash testing remains the benchmark for evaluating barrier performance;...
This paper discusses the principal sources of uncertainty in the execution and interpretation of Bender Element (BE) tests conducted on reconstituted sand samples. Based on the experience accumulated by the Geotechnical Laboratory of the University o...
Heat storage in compacted soil embankments is a promising technology in energy geotechnics, but its impact on the thermo-hydraulic behavior of unsaturated soils remains insufficiently understood. This paper investigates coupled heat and moisture tran...
Two properties that are commonly used in the analysis of debris-flow motion and behavior are viscosity and yield strength; however, many of the techniques to measure these properties are tedious, highly theoretical, and use only the finer fraction of...
Rockfall poses a significant hazard in steep terrain, where complex ground interactions cause falling boulders to deviate from straight-line paths. While lateral dispersion is commonly used to describe the distribution of deposited boulders from rock...
This study focuses on determining the high-frequency decay parameter kappa (k) and its site component (k0) for sixteen accelerometric stations installed in suitable locations in North Macedonia. Kappa characterizes the attenuation of ground motion at...
The geometry of rock mass fractures is typically characterized through geological and geotechnical investigations. Detailed descriptions of granitic host rock can yield valuable data for constructing fracture network models. However, significant disc...
Soil carbon remote sensing has become a popular topic amongst scientists, policy makers, landholders, and others in recent years, as pragmatic perspectives on climate change, land productivity, and food security become increasingly important. Unfortu...
Subsurface characterisation is a fundamental aspect of the planning and design of hydroelectric projects, as it enables the assessment of the technical and geotechnical feasibility of the proposed infrastructure, ensuring its stability and functional...
of 2
Get Alerted
Add your email address to receive forthcoming issues of this journal.
