Geotechnical and Geological Engineering with Emphasis on Symmetry: Methods, Theories, and Applications
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: geotechnical and underground engineering; multi-physics coupled numerical methods; physics–data driven modeling; machine vision and machine learning
Interests: computational mechanics; flow in porous media; damage mechanics; underground energy; structure stability
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Interests: non-linear homogenization of heterogeneous materials; multiscale constitutive modeling of geo-materials; numerical full field modeling of heterogeneous materials; thermo-hydro-chemo-mechanical (THCM) coupling geomaterials; applications of artificial intelligence in geomaterials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge advances in multiphysics modeling and intelligent approaches in geotechnical and geological engineering, with particular emphasis on bridging theoretical innovations, computational methodologies, and practical engineering solutions, with a special focus on symmetry-related phenomena. Contributions are invited that investigate the mechanical behavior, stability, and performance of geotechnical systems, including underground structures, rock masses, energy storage facilities, and geotechnical infrastructure. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Geotechnical and underground engineering, including tunnels, foundations, slopes, and excavation systems.
- Multi-physics coupled numerical methods for analyzing complex geomechanical, hydro-mechanical, and thermo-hydro-mechanical behavior.
- Physics data-driven modeling, predictive approaches, and uncertainty quantification for geotechnical systems.
- Machine vision-based intelligent perception, monitoring, and measurement of underground struc-tures and rock masses.
- Rock mechanics and thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical behavior, including fracture, damage, and failure mechanisms.
- Intelligent grouting, seepage control, and stabilization technologies for enhanced geotechnical performance.
- Energy geo storage and underground storage systems, including CO2, hydrogen, and thermal energy storage.
Dr. Feiyang Wang
Dr. Luyu Wang
Dr. Wanqing Shen
Dr. Wuzhou Zhai
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- geomechanics and underground engineering
- intelligent grouting
- physics data-driven modeling
- machine vision
- multi-physics coupling characteristics
- underground energy storage
- intelligent construction of underground engineering
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