Optimization Techniques in Geotechnical Engineering

Dear Colleagues,

Geotechnical engineering is a complex system that involves excavation and disturbance of underground engineering, foundation treatment, stability of ground geotechnical structures, as well as the interaction and safety of various geotechnical structures for different engineering purposes. This type of related issue shows the inevitable need for intelligent, resilient, sustainable construction as well as the development of smart geotechnical engineering, machine learning, artificial intelligence, etc. Therefore, how to optimize the construction technology and usage functions of geotechnical engineering to reflect the development level in recent years and promote the widespread dissemination of new technologies and materials is an important task. This important topic is worthy of the attention of relevant researchers and engineers in the construction of large-scale underground engineering.

This topic includes the settlement of ground surfaces, collapse of underground supporting structures, landslides of soil slope, protrusion and blockage of tunnels, geo-environmental hazards, soil pollution and remediation, etc. For this purpose, it is necessary to investigate the physico-mechanical properties, seepage characteristics, deformation and strength evolution, as well as the coupled multi-physical fields.

The Special Issue Optimization Techniques in Geotechnical Engineering will address the most recent developments in low-carbon techniques and green transformation in the construction of large-scale underground engineering, to stimulate fruitful technical and scientific interaction between professionals.

Prof. Dr. Bing Bai
Guest Editor

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• underground construction
• risk assessment
• resilient construction
• machine learning
• sustainable development
• disturbance effect
• environmental influence
• seepage failure
• multi-physics field coupling
• deformation and strength