Recent Advancements in Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 4
Special Issue Editors
Interests: soil mechanics; geotechnical structures; pavements; soil–structure interaction; laboratory soil tests
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent progress in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering is reshaping how we design, build, and maintain modern infrastructure. Advances in experimental, analytical, and numerical methods have deepened our understanding of soil behavior under complex mechanical and environmental conditions. Current research focuses on constitutive modeling of geomaterials, soil–structure interaction, and the effects of thermal, hydraulic, and cyclic processes on ground performance.
At the same time, the development of energy geostructures, sustainable ground improvement techniques, and digital tools such as artificial intelligence and sensor-based monitoring is expanding the capabilities of geotechnical engineering.
This Special Issue aims to present recent achievements and emerging trends in the field. We welcome studies that explore theoretical frameworks, experimental and field investigations, or practical applications that contribute to safer, more resilient, and environmentally responsible geotechnical solutions.
Prof. Dr. Bojan Žlender
Guest Editor
Dr. Rok Varga
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- soil mechanics
- geotechnical engineering
- sustainability
- soil–structure interaction
- constitutive modeling
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