Applied Numerical Modelling in Geotechnical Engineering
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Earth Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 16 October 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: geotechnics; soil mechanics; rock mechanics; engineering; geology; mining; soil structure interaction; numerical modeling; transportation; transportation planning; finite element analysis
Interests: slope hydrology and stability evaluation
Interests: discrete element method (DEM); smart construction
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Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of the Journal of Applied Science focuses on recent advances and innovative applications of numerical modelling in geotechnical engineering. Emphasis is placed on methods that enhance our understanding and predictive capability for complex soil–structure systems, including granular materials and bio-mediated geomaterials. Contributions are invited that employ or develop discrete element methods (DEM), finite element methods (FEM) and coupled or hybrid numerical approaches to address practical and fundamental problems in geotechnical engineering.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, granular material mechanics, soil–structure interaction, slope stability, foundation engineering, underground construction and the multi-scale modelling of geomaterials. Studies that integrate numerical modelling with experimental data, field observations or data-driven techniques are particularly welcome. In addition, we encourage submissions exploring the role of bioengineering and bio-mediated processes in soil improvement, erosion control and the long-term performance of geotechnical systems.
This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners to share cutting-edge methodologies, novel computational frameworks and insightful case studies that can contribute to safer, more sustainable and more resilient geotechnical infrastructure.
Dr. Jian Wang
Prof. Dr. Jipeng Wang
Prof. Dr. Rui Gao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- numerical modelling in geotechnical engineering
- granular material mechanics
- discrete element method (DEM)
- finite element method (FEM)
- soil–structure interaction
- multi-scale modelling of geomaterials
- bio-mediated and bioengineered geomaterials
- slope stability and foundation engineering
- underground construction and tunnelling
- data-driven and experimentally validated simulations
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