Recent advances in nature-inspired solutions for ground engineering (NiSE)
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
Ascertaining failure mechanism is a prerequisite of the derivation for earth pressure against
retaining structures. Retaining structures constructed adjacent to existing structures and …
retaining structures. Retaining structures constructed adjacent to existing structures and …
Discrete element analysis of earthquake surface fault rupture through layered media
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 …
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 …
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 …
resulting in substantial ground surface ruptures and severe damage. After the earthquake …
Performance of geosynthetic-reinforced soil foundations across a normal fault
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 …
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 …
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 …
by Geosynthetic-Encased Granular Columns (GECs) placed across a reverse fault. These …