Advanced Development in Geotechnical Engineering and Rock Engineering from a Sustainable Perspective
A special issue of Geosciences (ISSN 2076-3263).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 56
Special Issue Editors
Interests: deep excavation; ground improvement; deep foundations; instrumentation and monitoring; slope stability; rock cavern excavation and rock grouting
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Interests: multi-field and multi-phase coupling mechanical properties of deep rock masses; analysis and calculation methods for discontinuous deformation of rock and soil masses; safety control of underground energy storage projects
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the integration of sustainability into geotechnical and rock engineering. It highlights innovative practices that address environmental impacts, resource management, and the socio-economic dimensions of engineering projects.
The scope of this Special Issue includes sustainable technologies for deep excavation, eco-friendly materials, and advanced methods for rock mass stabilization. It also addresses the safety of construction, life-cycle sustainability assessments, and the financial and economic implications of sustainable practices in infrastructure. Topics such as the mitigation of environmental impact and green approaches to rock engineering will also be addressed in this Special Issue.
By concentrating on these specific areas, this Special Issue aims to address geotechnical and rock engineering, which are often overlooked in sustainability discussions. It introduces new frameworks for measuring sustainability and assessing the long-term economic benefits of adopting sustainable practices.
This Special Issue will foster collaboration between engineers, researchers, and policymakers in order to promote responsible and innovative solutions. By focusing on sustainability and economic analysis, this Special Issue supports the global effort toward sustainable infrastructure and construction practices.
Dr. Jianping Sun
Prof. Dr. Wen Nie
Dr. Junlong Shang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable geotechnical engineering
- rock fracture mechanics
- deep excavation
- construction safety
- environmental impact assessment
- economic analysis
- sustainable infrastructure
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