Advances in Numerical Computation and Mathematical Modelling for Mechanics and Dynamics in Geotechnical Engineering

Dear Colleagues,

With the excavation of geotechnical engineering in deep strata and complex geological environments, a large number of engineering problems, such as dynamic failure of rock mass or soil, geothermal damage to rock mass, rockbust, and microseism, will strengthen the need for reliable numerical, mathematical, and engineering monitoring methods in analysis, evaluation, and design processes.

Deformations in rock and soil masses, disaster evolution, and underground structural damage can all be analyzed from the perspectives of mechanics and dynamics, and solved efficiently with the aid of advanced numerical computation and mathematical models, underscoring the universality and applicability of integrating cutting-edge mathematical theories and computational tools across diverse practical scenarios. Original research papers, reviews, and case studies related to basic theories and advanced engineering applications are welcome.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. New dynamical system models or constitutive relations capturing the nonlinear, time-dependent mechanical behavior of rock or soil, including new constitutive models, metaheuristic-based system modeling, and advanced numerical schemes;
2. Dynamic and static analysis of coupled multi-physics processes in rock/soil systems, such as thermo–hydro–mechanical–chemical (THMC) interactions, stability and bifurcation analysis, and dynamic/static system responses;
3. Application of nonlinear dynamics, stability theory, and computational methods to predict, control, and optimize geotechnical engineering performance under complex loading and environmental conditions.

Dr. Jiadong Qiu
Dr. Jian Zhou
Dr. He Liu
Guest Editors

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