Advanced Geotechnical Investigations of Coral Sands in Marine Engineering
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Geological Oceanography".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editor
Interests: particle crushing; pile skin friction; pile–soil interaction; dilatancy behavior; in situ investigation; liquefaction evaluation; coral reef drilling coring technology; geophysical exploration; foundation bearing capacity
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Coral sand, as a special geomaterial in marine engineering, poses critical challenges to the safety and durability of island and reef construction projects due to its high porosity, crushability, and unique mechanical behavior. This Special Issue focuses on the dynamic response of coral sands, liquefaction susceptibility assessment, in situ permeability assessment, coral reef drilling and coring technology and innovative exploration techniques. The aim is to deepen theoretical understanding and guide engineering practice. We sincerely invite scholars in related fields to contribute to this topic, collectively advancing the development and innovation of marine geotechnical engineering.
Prof. Dr. Xinzhi Wang
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- particle crushing
- dilatancy behavior
- liquefaction evaluation
- pile–soil interaction
- geophysical exploration
- pile skin friction
- foundation bearing capacity
- coral reef drilling and coring technology
- in situ permeability assessment
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
