The mesoscale effect of climate change and engineering activities on a superficial frozen
soil–rock mixture (FSRM) in regions is complex. The decrease in strength caused by particle …

This study presents a new fully coupled thermal-hydraulic-mechanical (THM) model for
variably saturated freezing soil, which examines the freeze–thaw (FT) actions. The model is …

Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is an ideal construction material to cut down
carbon emissions due to its superior mechanical performance and durability. It is important …

Abstract Information of rock strength under dynamic loading conditions is required in many
engineering applications. In this study, a specially designed impact loading device was …

This study addresses the challenge of estimating the elastic properties of heterogeneous
frozen clay soils by introducing a comprehensive approach that combines analytical and …

The fracturing process in geomaterials is studied to characterize a potential host rock for
radioactive waste, such as the kaolinite-rich Opalinus Clay formation. Because of its …

Numerical analyses for the post-failure behaviors of soil-rock mixture (SRM) slope often
encounter the difficulties of reconstructing the highly heterogenous soil-rock structures. The …

The field-enriched finite element method uses a scalar field defined as a field variable to
describe cracks and characterize their impact on the displacement field and stress field of …

Permafrost degradation poses significant environmental and geological challenges in Arctic
and subarctic regions, particularly in areas like Umiujaq, Canada. The warming climate …

The Extreme gradient boosting algorithm XGBoost has been confirmed to be an accurate
method for predicting rock stiffnesses and anisotropic parameters from basic input features …