A broad diversity of biological organisms and systems interact with soil in ways that facilitate
their growth and survival. These interactions are made possible by strategies that enable …

Research and practice in the broader fields of civil and geotechnical engineering had long
ignored the presence of living microorganisms in the subsurface and the way it impacts …

The interaction of bio–geosphere dates to the formation of first unicellular microbes on earth.
However, it is only relatively recently that the complex biological interactions are observed …

Load transfer across soil–structure interfaces plays an important role in the capacity and
efficiency of many geotechnical applications. Some geotechnical applications may benefit …

Bioinspired strategies have been used in recent years to solve engineering problems in
geotechnics. Inspired by the dual-anchor locomotion mechanism of razor clams, researchers …

Traditional geotechnical engineering is challenged in terms of sustainability, resilience,
reliability and resources availability in the context of climate change and urbanization …

The continuous increase in population and human migration to urban and coastal areas
leads to the expansion of built environments over natural habitats. Current infrastructure …

Deep foundation and anchorage systems are often comprised of simple linear elements,
limited by design, materials and techniques employed to build them. Their stability is …

The field of bio-inspired geotechnics has been growing in response to the demand for
foundations that are sustainable and yet have improved load-bearing capacities. This study …

Amphibious buildings use the buoyancy principle in the design of their foundation systems
to mitigate flood impact. In some cases, amphibious buildings are fitted with mechanical …