Submission Deadline: 01 July 2025 View: 243 Submit to Special Issue
A/Prof. Manoj Khandelwal
Email: m.khandelwal@federation.edu.au
Affiliation: Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability, Federation University Australia, Ballarat, VIC 3350, Australia
Homepage: https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/iiss/staff-profiles/staff-profiles/khandelwal,-manoj-dr
Research Interests: Rock Mechanics, Rock Blasting, Computing Applications in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Sustainability.
Dr. Haleh Rasekh
Email: Haleh.Rasekh@uts.edu.au
Affiliation: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
Research Interests: Rock Mechanics, Ground support systems, mining engineering, concrete materials technology, sustainability
Prof. Panagiotis G. Asteris
Email: asteris@aspete.gr
Affiliation: School of Pedagogical & Technological Education, Athens, Greece
Research Interests: Computational mechanics, Machine learning, Geotechnical engineering, Structural engineering
Prof. T.N. Singh
Email: director@iitp.ac.in
Affiliation: Civil and Environmental Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Bihta, Patna -801106
Research Interests: Rock Science and Rock Engineering, Dynamic rock Stability, Soft Computing, Applied Geo-mechanics, Climate Change and natural hazards
Computational mechanics is transforming geotechnical engineering by providing advanced tools and insights for designing resilient and sustainable infrastructure. With the increasing demand for efficient, eco-friendly engineering solutions, understanding the mechanics of soil and rock behavior has never been more critical. This special issue focuses on the integration of cutting-edge computational methods to foster sustainable development in geotechnical projects.
The aim of this special issue is to highlight recent advancements in computational tools and their role in promoting sustainability within geotechnical engineering. We invite contributions that showcase innovative technologies, methodologies, and case studies that lead to more sustainable, efficient, and resilient geotechnical systems.
Scope and Themes include, but are not limited to:
· Next-generation techniques for rock and soil testing and characterization
· Sustainable design and construction methods in geotechnics
· Computational modeling of rock behavior under extreme environmental conditions
· Non-destructive testing methods in geotechnical applications
· Integration of AI and machine learning into computational geomechanics
· Case studies demonstrating successful sustainable geotechnical engineering solutions
This special issue aims to offer a comprehensive review of how advanced computational mechanics can meet the challenges of sustainable geotechnical systems and guide future research in this critical field.