The Advances in Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering
A special issue of Applied Mechanics (ISSN 2673-3161).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, entitled “The Advances in Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering”, explores innovative approaches and the recent progress made in the field of rock mechanics. It focuses on essential topics such as the fundamental behavior of rocks, emphasizing the strength and deformation characteristics of both intact rock and rock masses, with particular attention paid to rock mass classification systems relevant to infrastructure projects. Contributions to this Special Issue should showcase the integration of both destructive and non-destructive testing methods aimed at promoting sustainability, as well as the use of analytical, numerical, and machine learning techniques to address practical engineering problems. By presenting cutting-edge research and applied solutions, this Special Issue seeks to provide valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals, fostering collaboration and supporting the advancement of sustainable practices in rock engineering.
Dr. Seyed Morteza Davarpanah
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- rock mechanics
- rock mass characterization
- non-destructive testing methods
- machine learning
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