Advances in Hydro-Thermal–Mechanical Coupling Geotechnical Engineering

Dear Colleagues,

Hydro-thermal–mechanical coupling is a significant issue in geotechnical engineering that has implications for a wide range of applications. These applications include, for example, nuclear waste disposal, deep geo-thermal development, tunnel engineering, hydropower stations, frozen soil in cold regions, etc. Understanding the complex interactions between these processes is essential for designing safe and reliable geotechnical structures, managing natural resources, and addressing environmental concerns. Although many scholars have conducted extensive experiments and numerical analyses, and established theoretical models for hydro-thermal–mechanical coupling, which have greatly promoted the development of multi-field coupling theory for rock and soil, there are still some problems, including the accuracy of the experimental equipment, boundary and convergence issues in numerical simulations, and the constitutive relationships of rock and soil materials. Continued research and development in numerical modeling, experimental techniques, and field monitoring are needed to improve our ability to predict and control the behavior of geomaterials under coupled thermal, hydraulic, and mechanical loading. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Hydro-thermal–mechanical-coupled constitutive modeling;
• New methods and technology for rock mechanics experiments;
• Research on rock dynamics in cold regions;
• Long-term stability of underground engineering;
• Mechanism of water rock interaction;
• Grouting reinforcement of fractured rock mass.

Dr. Linjian Ma
Dr. Yun Wu
Guest Editors

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