Geotechnical and Underground Engineering Problems Caused by Water Action

Dear Colleagues,

Geotechnical engineering is an important branch of Earth science, and the generation of geotechnical engineering problems is closely related to the action of water. Taking the large number of landslides that occur in the Three Gorges Reservoir area as an example, we can see that the combined effect of seasonal rainfall and periodic fluctuations in reservoir water levels represents the main cause of landslides. In addition, deep rock bursts, tunnel surges, sand liquefaction, ground subsidence, submarine landslides, and reservoir surges are all directly causally related to the action of water. In the 21st century, with the commencement of major construction projects, significant geotechnical and underground engineering problems caused by water action continue to emerge. This requires the use of new theories, methods, and technologies to solve new pressing and difficult problems and achieve the sustainable development of geotechnical engineering construction. 

This Special Issue on “Geotechnical and Underground Engineering Problems Caused by Water Action” will touch on the latest developments and findings that could deepen our understanding, including those obtained from on-site testing, indoor testing, numerical simulations, and artificial intelligence. The following topics will be covered:

• Intelligent rock and soil seepage related to water;
• Damage to geotechnical engineering materials related to water;
• Mechanics and deformation of soil and rock masses related to water;
• Natural disasters related to water (landslides, mudslides, etc.);
• Underground engineering related to water (foundation settlement, tunnel water inrush, etc.).

Dr. Yonggang Zhang
Dr. Cheng Lyu
Dr. Lichen Li
Guest Editors

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