Multiscale Mechanical Behavior of Geotechnical Materials: From Molecular Mechanisms to Engineering Applications

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on advancing understanding of multiscale mechanical behavior in geotechnical materials, emphasizing bridging molecular mechanisms to macroscopic engineering applications. We will systematically evaluate the synergistic advantages and technical limitations of numerical modeling approaches across scales—from ​​nano/microscale (e.g., molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo simulations) to ​​mesoscale (e.g., coarse-grained molecular dynamics, discrete element method) and ​​macroscale (e.g., finite element analysis). This Special Issue further highlights the integration of innovative computational frameworks, eco-friendly material innovations, and advanced risk quantification methodologies to address critical challenges in geotechnical engineering.

This Special Issue will address recent advances in the following areas:

• Recent progress in multiscale methods in geotechnical mechanics;
• Mechanical properties of geotechnical materials at different scales;
• Low-carbon modification technology used to improve the anti-deterioration performance of geotechnical materials;
• Research on railway water (earthquake) damage and disposal technology;
• Probabilistic analysis of geotechnical engineering;
• Application and promotion of multi-source data fusion in engineering;
• Landslide risk assessment.

We invite you to submit manuscripts to this Special Issue. Full papers, technical notes, case studies, communications, and reviews are all welcome.

Dr. Pengchang Wei
Dr. Qiang Ou
Prof. Dr. Ali Zaoui
Dr. Xian Liu
Guest Editors

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