The Mechanical Properties and Failure Behaviors of Underground Structures

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on the mechanical properties and failure behavior of underground structures, including a variety of facilities such as caverns and tunnels. It investigates how external loads, such as earthquakes and explosions, affect the stability of these structures, analyzing their dynamic responses and failure mechanisms under such conditions. Furthermore, this Special Issue addresses the stress conditions that must be taken into account during the design and construction of underground facilities, as well as effective strategies to improve their stability and safety. Through this collection of research, valuable insights into the mechanical responses of underground structures will be provided, which can also offer guidance for the safe design and construction of underground projects.

We are pleased to invite you to present your research and development outcomes in the form of research articles or reviews covering the following areas:

1. The analytical and numerical modeling of underground structures;
2. Experimental studies on underground structure performance;
3. Design and construction techniques for underground structures;
4. Case studies of underground structure failures;
5. The durability and long-term performance of underground structures;
6. The mechanical responses of rock and concrete in underground structures;
7. AI in underground structures;
8. Prediction and support for geohazards affecting underground structures;
9. Induced seismic activities when collecting geothermal energy and shale gas.

Dr. Zhenyu Han
Dr. Xudong Li
Dr. Shaohua Du
Dr. Cheng Pan
Guest Editors

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