Recent advances in nature-inspired solutions for ground engineering (NiSE)

A Assadi-Langroudi, BC O'Kelly, D Barreto… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
The ground is a natural grand system; it is composed of myriad constituents that aggregate
to form several geologic and biogenic systems. These systems operate independently and …

Analytical solutions of the tunnels under the fault creeping by elastic foundation beam model with considering tangential interaction

M Zhao, L Xu, J Huang, X Du, H Li - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake …, 2023 - Elsevier
The fault zone plays a vital role in the internal force responses of the tunnel. An analytical
solution of the tunnel under the fault zone creeping is developed by taking account of normal …

Deformation and failure characteristics of a deeply buried tunnel subjected to creep slip fault movement: based on the engineering conditions of Yunnan water intake …

X Liu, C Zhang, H Xiao, H Zhou, F Chi - Bulletin of Engineering Geology …, 2022 - Springer
Deformation in a rock mass in deeply buried fault zones induced by active fault slip
significantly affects the operational safety of long linear tunnels passing through it. The creep …

Efficiency of various mitigation schemes in the alleviation of the destructive effect of reverse dip-slip fault rupture on surface and embedded shallow foundations using …

SH Firouzeh, M Payan, RJ Chenari, A Shafiee… - Computers and …, 2022 - Elsevier
It is attempted in this study to alleviate the destructive influences of rigid foundation-fault
rupture interaction using various mitigation schemes. The efficiency of such mitigation …

Discrete element analysis and analytical method on failure mechanism of retaining structures with narrow granular backfill

MG Li, HB Chen, JJ Chen, T Lin - International Journal for …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Ascertaining failure mechanism is a prerequisite of the derivation for earth pressure against
retaining structures. Retaining structures constructed adjacent to existing structures and …

Discrete element analysis of earthquake surface fault rupture through layered media

FE Garcia, JD Bray - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
The influence of soil inhomogeneity on earthquake surface fault rupture is analyzed using
the discrete element method (DEM). Particle assemblages are produced with layers having …

3D modeling of the ground deformation along the fault rupture and its impact on engineering structures: Insights from the 1999 Chi-Chi earthquake, Shigang District …

ML Lin, CH Lin, CH Li, CY Liu, CH Hung - Engineering Geology, 2021 - Elsevier
The reactivation of the Chelungpu Fault triggered the 1999 Chi-Chi M w 7.6 earthquake,
resulting in substantial ground surface ruptures and severe damage. After the earthquake …

Performance of geosynthetic-reinforced soil foundations across a normal fault

KH Yang, J Chiang, CW Lai, J Han, ML Lin - Geotextiles and …, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper presents a series of model tests on geosynthetic-reinforced soil (GRS)
foundations across a normal fault. The aim was to evaluate the performance of reinforced …

Interaction of rigid shallow foundation with dip-slip normal fault rupture outcrop: effective parameters and retrofitting strategies

LA Nalkiashari, SH Firouzeh, M Payan… - Computers and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Devastating influences of fault rupture outcrop on various geo-structures during past
earthquakes have revealed the necessity of more detailed and comprehensive studies on …

Mitigation of reverse faulting in foundation soils using geosynthetic-encased granular columns

J Chiang, EE Michel, KH Yang, JG Zornberg - Transportation Geotechnics, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, a series of reduced model tests was conducted on soil foundations reinforced
by Geosynthetic-Encased Granular Columns (GECs) placed across a reverse fault. These …