Coral reefs and other calcareous deposits may experience various types of significant
dynamic loading, such as those from waves and earthquakes. When submerged and …

Increment of technical knowledge has remarkably uplifted logical thinking among scientific
communities to shape the theoretical concepts into near product-oriented research. The …

Microbial-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) is a bio-mediated technique that
may be used to improve the strength and stiffness of soils. Various parameters affect the …

Inrecent years, large steps have been taken in the field of nanotechnology, and many
nanotechnology-based breakthroughs have been made in geotechnical engineering. It is …

Triggered liquefaction in earthquakes, that soil displays fluid-like characteristics caused by
an on-going increase of pore water pressure and reduction of the effective stress, can …

Earthquake-induced liquefaction causes soil to exhibit fluidlike behavior due to a sudden
increase in pore water pressure and a concurrent decrease in effective stress. The …

The fluid bulk stiffness of a soil is very sensitive to the presence of gas, and a small volume
of bubbles can significantly affect the pore pressure response to loading, including …

Microorganisms have played a critical role in geological processes and in the formation of
soils throughout the geological times. It is hypothesized that biological activity can also affect …

Soil stabilization using additives is considered as one of the sustainable alternative
techniques to deal with acute material shortages. Critically reviewing the contemporary …

With the rapid development of nanotechnology and multidisciplinary cross applications and
the limitations of traditional materials, nanomaterials are being introduced for soil …