Inclined–vertical framed retaining walls were recently developed and successfully adopted in engineering practice. However, relevant empirical methods for the evaluation of ground movements due to excavation have not been established. This stud...
Under seismic loading conditions, the backfill soil behind retaining walls does not fully reach the limit state, while seismic earth pressure is influenced by wall displacement. The RB (rotation about the base) displacement pattern represents a preva...
The pile–soil composite foundation system, highly acclaimed for its remarkable load-bearing capacity and limited deformation characteristics, has emerged as a fundamental element in geotechnical engineering practices. In the applications of adj...
The occurrence of slope instability disasters seriously endangers the safety of people’s lives and property in China. Therefore, it is essential to study the slope instability process and the interaction between soil and retaining walls. In thi...
The performance of a retaining wall is dependent on multiple factors including lateral earth pressure, which results from backfill soils and adjacent footings located behind a retaining wall. The prediction of a retaining wall’s performance in...
Retaining walls are structures used to retain earth materials on a slope. Typically, they are designed for static loads, but for highway and railway infrastructures, vehicle-induced dynamic responses are also relevant. Therefore, retaining wall struc...
This article provides a concise overview of the existing tunnels located within the historic cultural heritage site of Gediminas Hill in Vilnius, with particular emphasis on the implications of a recently discovered tunnel. This newly identified tunn...
Dashiling Gully, located in Miyun District, Beijing, exhibits a high susceptibility to debris flow due to its unique geological and topographical characteristics. The area is characterized by well-developed rock joints and fissures, intense weatherin...
Deep excavations near subway tunnels can induce deformation, necessitating a comprehensive investigation into causal factors and mitigation strategies. Field measurements were conducted to assess both vertical and horizontal displacements of existing...
The pseudo-static method was adopted to expand the application field of classical Rankine soil pressure theory to the circumstance of infinite inclined backfill acting on the retaining wall under earthquakes. The calculation formula of the active ear...
Carnivorous rainbow plants (Byblis, Byblidaceae, Lamiales) possess sticky flypaper traps for the capture, retention, and digestion of prey (mainly small insects). The trapping system is based on a multitude of millimeter-sized glandular trichomes (al...
Institutions such as ICOFORT (International committee on fortifications and military heritage) encourages the development of diagnosis strategies for the conservation and maintenance of historic earthen walls as highly necessary. Thus, it is importan...
In this work, two new face structures of the open-air protection fence were investigated, where a method was proposed for analyzing the condensation of water vapor in the protection fence to search for a condensation zone. Another method for calculat...
The two-phase seepage fluid (i.e., air and water) behaviors in undisturbed granite residual soil (U-GRS) have not been comprehensively studied due to a lack of accurate and representative models of its internal pore structure. By leveraging X-ray com...
Slope failures and landslides cause economic damage and deaths worldwide. These losses can be minimized by integrating different methodologies, instruments, and data monitoring to predict future landslides. In the constantly growing metropolitan area...
Calcium (Ca) and Boron (B) are structural components of the cell wall with limited phloem mobility. The absorption, movement, and distribution of these two nutrients have a greater effect on leaves than on fruits since their transport is dependent on...
To improve air quality, it is customary to apply technological measures to isolate or retain pollutants by influencing the polluted stream in various ways to effectively remove the pollutants. One of the most commonly used measures is a filter, in wh...
Granular filling materials are placed into confining structures for various purposes, including but not limited to silos, trenches, mine stopes, and retaining walls for backfill. Stresses in these backfilled openings are commonly estimated using theo...
Slow to extremely slow landslides in urban areas may cause severe damage to buildings and infrastructure that can lead to the evacuation of local populations in case of slope accelerations. Monitoring the spatial and temporal evolution of this type o...
The excavation-induced stress relief and inward movement of the retaining wall will result in soil rebound deformation at the bottom of the excavation, adversely affecting nearby existing tunnels and foundation piles. Various existing methods for cal...
Significant savings in carbon emissions, cost, and time could be achieved via the reduction in maintenance frequency, capital costs of track construction, and land used. Geosynthetic-reinforced soils offer such sustainable solutions. The experimental...
β-Mannanases hydrolyze β-mannans, important components of plant and microalgae cell walls. Retaining β-mannanases can also catalyze transglycosylation, forming new β-mannosidic bonds that are applicable for synthesis. This study f...
Shallow landslides are often unpredictable and seriously threaten surrounding infrastructure and the ecological environment. Traditional landslide prediction methods are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inaccurate. Thus, there is an urgent need t...