Smart Soil Systems, Soil–Structure Interaction, and Sustainable Infrastructure
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 270
Special Issue Editors
Interests: soil-structure interaction; pile-soil-tunnel interaction
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Interests: geotechnical earthquake engineering; urban subway tunnels and underground engineering; soil dynamics; soft soil foundation deformation; high-speed railway subgrade reinforcement; artificial frozen soil and geotechnical centrifuge testing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the face of rapid urban development and infrastructure demands, smart soil systems integrated with soil–structure interaction mechanisms are vital for creating resilient and sustainable infrastructure. This Special Issue aims to address interdisciplinary approaches involving geotechnical engineering, smart sensing technologies, numerical modeling, and infrastructure sustainability.
We invite contributions that explore innovative materials, data-driven soil behavior analysis, intelligent sensing systems, and advanced numerical simulations that enhance our understanding of soil–structure interaction. Emphasis will also be given to case studies demonstrating practical implementation of smart geotechnical systems.
The Special Issue is aligned with sustainability’s scope by targeting sustainable construction, infrastructure resilience, and environmentally responsible ground engineering practices. Contributions may also highlight policy implications and tools for decision-making in sustainable development.
We look forward to receiving your high-quality submissions.
Prof. Dr. Mukhtiar Ali Soomro
Prof. Dr. Zhen-Dong Cui
Dr. Chengyang Zhao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- smart soil systems
- soil–structure interaction
- sustainable infrastructure
- geotechnical monitoring
- tunneling impact
- pile foundation behavior
- earth-retaining structures
- intelligent sensing
- digital geomechanics
- infrastructure resilience
- structural health monitoring
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