“Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures”

Call for Papers – Special Issue: “Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures”

Journal: Geotechnical Engineering
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Submission deadline: 30 November 2026

Overview

This special issue—published by Emerald Publishing—addresses the emerging challenges of deep underground space development. As infrastructure expands into high-geostress environments, traditional geotechnical theories face unprecedented pressures. This issue focuses on the mechanical response mechanisms of surrounding rock, the interaction between support structures, and the advancement of seismic resilience and health monitoring technologies for underground infrastructure.

Key Research Themes

• Deep-Buried Tunnel Stability: Investigating the long-term stability and rheological properties of rock mass under high in-situ stresses.

• Support & Interaction Mechanisms: Analyzing the mechanical interactions between surrounding rock and support structures to ensure life-cycle safety.

• Seismic Resilience: Developing advanced seismic analysis theories and efficient isolation technologies tailored for underground structures, which face unique constraints from surrounding soil/rock.

• Proactive Health Monitoring: Utilizing advanced sensing technologies to transition from reactive repair models to proactive, real-time preventive maintenance for geotechnical systems.

Submission Details

• Submission window: 16 February 2026 – 30 November 2026.

• Submission portal: https://ice-review.rivervalley.io/journal/jgeen

• Important Instructions:

  • Abstracts: The closing date for abstract submissions is 01 October 2026. Please email abstracts directly to Bingxiang Yuan at yuanbx@gdut.edu.cn.

  • Full Manuscripts: During the final submission on the ICE Review platform, you must select the special issue title from the drop-down menu.

Guest Editors

• Bingxiang Yuan, Guangdong University of Technology (yuanbx@gdut.edu.cn)

• Wei Zhang, South China Agricultural University (zhangwei@scau.edu.cn)

Why This Issue Matters

Deep underground engineering is critical to the future of urban infrastructure, yet the unique challenges of high-stress rock mass and seismic response require specialized, innovative solutions. This special issue—published by Emerald Publishing—provides a necessary platform for researchers to exchange breakthrough theories, ultimately supporting the design of safer, more durable, and smarter underground environments.

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