Mathematical Problems in Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
A special issue of Mathematics (ISSN 2227-7390). This special issue belongs to the section "E: Applied Mathematics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 151
Special Issue Editor
Interests: discontinuous numerical modeling; contact mechanics; digitized geology identification; intelligent structure design; engineering digital twin
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Dear Colleagues,
Rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering are foundational disciplines in civil, mining and petroleum engineering, where complex mechanical behaviors of geomaterials pose significant mathematical and computational challenges. This Special Issue, “Mathematical Problems in Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering”, aims to gather cutting-edge research that advances the theoretical, analytical, and computational understanding of these fields. We welcome contributions addressing engineering analytical calculations, development and application of geomechanical constitutive models, and innovative numerical modeling techniques for simulating rock and soil behavior under diverse loading and environmental conditions.
In recent years, the integration of data-driven approaches has opened new frontiers. Hence, this Special Issue also encourages submissions exploring machine learning in geomechanics, engineering data analytics, intelligent recognition algorithms for geological hazard identification, and AI-driven design methodologies. By bridging classical mechanics with modern artificial intelligence, the Special Issue seeks to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and promote robust, efficient, and intelligent solutions to real-world geotechnical problems—ranging from tunneling and slope stability to underground energy storage and seismic risk assessment. Researchers from academia and industry are invited to share original findings that push the boundaries of mathematical modeling and intelligent computation in geomechanics.
Dr. Wei Wu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- engineering analytical calculation
- geomechanical constitutive model
- rock mechanics
- geotechnical engineering
- numerical modeling
- machine learning in geomechanics
- engineering data analytics
- intelligent recognition algorithms in engineering
- AI-driven engineering design
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