Symmetry and Its Application in Civil Engineering
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "F: Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 754
Editors
Interests: multiscale and multiphysics computational modeling in geomechanics; computational geomechanics; soil dynamics and earthquake engineering; underground engineering; soil and structure interactions
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: offshore geotechnical engineering; slope stability; FEM; limit analysis; machine learning
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will focus on the impacts of construction-induced disturbances in underground engineering on the surrounding environment and existing structures. In underground engineering, symmetry is often reflected in the geometry of underground structures, support systems, and construction layouts, while construction-induced disturbances may induce symmetric or asymmetric patterns of ground deformation, stress redistribution, and structural response. Therefore, the study of construction-induced disturbance mechanisms is closely related to the concept of symmetry in engineering systems.
This issue welcomes contributions addressing theoretical, experimental, and numerical studies related to environmental disturbance analysis caused by underground construction activities, including shield tunneling, excavation, foundation pit excavation, and underground space development. Particular attention will be given to topics such as ground settlement evolution, pore water pressure response, soil liquefaction behavior, dynamic interaction between soil and structures, and the mechanical performance of tunnel linings and joints under complex loading conditions.
Advanced computational approaches, such as finite element methods, discrete element methods, peridynamics, and coupled multi-physics simulations, are especially encouraged. Additionally, interpretable AI methods, especially physics-informed deep learning, have shown great promise in combining computational modeling with the increasing availability of monitoring data from engineering projects, enabling a data-driven and physics-guided paradigm for engineering problems. This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for discussing innovative methods and practical solutions for understanding disturbance mechanisms, improving structural safety, and promoting resilient and sustainable underground infrastructure development.
Dr. Wei Sun
Dr. Jianfeng Zhou
Dr. Zilong Zhang
Guest Editors
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 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.
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-anonymized peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Symmetry 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 2400 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
- underground structures
- construction-induced disturbance
- soil liquefaction
- ground settlement
- pore water pressure
- soil–structure interaction
- dynamic response
- numerical simulation
- ground improvement
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.
