Transportation Geotechnics

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Real-time multi-objective optimization and simulation of intelligent compaction for railway subgrade construction	100
A simple method to determine soil–water retention curves of compacted active clays	99
Permanent deformation characteristics of coarse-grained materials in high-speed railway subgrades under the combined effects of hydro-environmental variations and high-frequency dynamic loading	90
Analysis of soil settlement behind bridge abutments	87
Thermo-mechanical response of sand-silt mixtures	78
Hydromechanical behavior of unsaturated sandy soils with different particle shapes under loading–unloading paths: Numerical simulation and experimental validation	78
Investigating the particle size effect of calcareous sand using a critical state-based model with the covariance matrix adaptation evolutionary strategies algorithm optimization	74
Mechanical Properties of Palygorskite Clay Stabilized with Polyelectrolytes	71
Macro and micro analyses of static and dynamic shear characteristics of geogrid and rubber–sand mixture interface	68
Study on synergistic damage amplification mechanism and ductile–brittle transition in water-bearing freeze–thaw sandstone	63
Stability of EICP–ASKG-reinforced aeolian sand along desert highways under the combined effects of plant germination and wind erosion	60
Performance of industrial fly ash based stabilized mine haul roads under seasonal moisture changes	53
Hydro-Mechanical Behavior of Sand Subgrades under Cyclic Loading across Moisture States: Insights from Large-Scale Physical Modeling	51
Study on the mechanical characteristics of Xiyu conglomerates based on the random seed rubbing micro-structural method	51
Optimised subgrade design for transport infrastructure: a Mechanistic-Economic approach	51
Characterization of a fractured rock mass using geological strength index: A discrete fracture network approach	51
Towards a wireless sensing infrastructure for smart mobility	50
A deep learning framework incorporating physical knowledge for predicting surface settlement of pile-supported embankment	50
Reinforcement mechanism and the stress-strain behaviors of geocells made by non-woven geotextile	50
Investigation of particle migration and drainage behavior in railway ballast induced by multiphase flow using a coupled VOF-DEM approach	50
Shield machine attitude prediction and control based on outcome-oriented and numerical fusion technologies	48
Improved determination of the S-wave velocity of rocks in dry and saturated conditions: Application of machine-learning algorithms	48
Properties of calcareous sand treated by seawater-based biomineralization via bacterial-enzyme induced carbonate precipitation	48
Field comparative study of probe configurations in the vibratory probe compaction method for liquefiable silty sand ground	45
Effect of rainfall infiltration on the stability of geosynthetic reinforced walls in unsaturated soil	45

Predicting subsurface classification in 2D from cone penetration test data	42
A novel data-driven approach for proactive risk assessment in shield tunnel construction	42
Sliding friction coefficients of coarse-grained soils with different roughness and their impacts on vibration compaction	42
Dynamic approach-based assessment of debris flow susceptibility in the mountainous area of North China	41
A mechanical analysis model for tunnels under strike-slip faulting considering the fault zone width and nonlinear tunnel-stratum interaction	41
A novel thermodynamic constitutive model of coarse-grained soils considering the particle breakage	41
Investigation of resilient modulus and permanent deformation of tropical soil with Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement	40
An implicit optimisation-based hybrid continuum method for large-deformation geotechnical analysis	39
Effect of different reinforcement strategies in cap-pile regions on the lateral bearing performance of a broken wharf in waterway traffic	39
A coupled train-track-subgrade dynamic framework integrating the continuous surface cap model for ballastless track damage analysis	39
Recent advancements on artificial intelligence in revolutionizing transportation geotechnics: Integration and innovations (2013–2025)	39
A semi-analytical solution for the transient response of one-dimensional saturated single-layer porous media with general boundary conditions	39
Detailed particle breakage of crushable granular materials under cyclic shearing conditions using dyed gypsum technique	38
Editorial Board	38
Data-driven clay-fouled ballast permeability assessment using analytical-numerical and machine learning approaches	38
Drained shear behavior of coral sand-diatom mixtures	38
Influence of embankment properties on dynamic response considering liquefiable foundation soil	38
Amplification and attenuation mechanisms of blast-induced vibration adjacent to cross passage in deep tunnels	37
Effect of remolding water content on cyclic stress–strain property of compacted clay soils	37
The effect of ballast moisture content and fouling index on railway track settlement	37
Cumulative deformation of seepage-eroded siliceous mudstone coarse-grained soils under cyclic loading	36
Deformation characteristics of existing tunnels induced by above-crossing quasi-rectangular shield tunnel	36
Mechanical properties of stabilized soil: study on recovered field samples from deep stabilization sites	36
Experimental study on tunneling-induced soil arching evolution in pile-raft foundations	35
Empirical transfer functions for foam glass aggregates insulation used in flexible pavement layered systems	34
Experimental and numerical investigation of seepage erosion in sandy cobbles under coupling hydraulic and dynamic load	34
Numerical study on the lateral soil arching effect and associated tunnel responses behind braced excavation in clayey ground	33
Accumulated plastic deformation behavior of granite residual soil under cyclic loading considering the influence of initial unloading	33
Load transfer mechanism and interaction evolution in pile-soil system to high-frequency axial load: Centrifuge modelling and numerical analysis	33
Preparation and performance of an all-solid-waste alkali-activated cementitious material incorporating molybdenum tailings, Bayer red mud, and calcium carbide slag	33
Basal heave stability analysis of braced excavations in layered cohesive-frictional soils with a discretization-based kinematic mechanism	32
Exploring liquefaction resistance in saturated and gassy sands at different state parameters	32
Editorial Board	32
Research on the Coupled Dynamic Response of Vibratory Roller-Unsaturated Subgrade under Different Compaction and Moisture Content States	32
Long-term freeze–thaw cycle behavior of high-speed railway embankment in frozen soil regions and its effects on train-track dynamic interaction system	32
Slope stability analysis of Mount St. Helens slope using Scoops3D and machine learning	31
Dynamic mechanical properties and bearing capacity evaluation of prefabricated concrete pavement slabs based on deflection-strain joint inversion model	31
Experimental and numerical study on mechanical properties of sand-contaminated ballast aggregates in confined condition	31
Review of numerical approaches used in soil-pipe interaction analysis of water mains	30
Impact of drying-wetting cycles on the small strain behaviour of compacted clay	30
Optimized machine learning models for predicting crown convergence of plateau mountain tunnels	30
Artificial ground freezing by solid carbon dioxide—Analysis of controlling factors on ice-wall formation	30
Construction induced variability in deep soil mixing of problematic soils: field evidence from peat and high plasticity clays	30
Field measurement and numerical investigation of artificial ground freezing for the construction of a subway cross passage under groundwater flow	29
Study on the Fracture Characteristics and Bolting Effect of Deep Tunnels Based on in-situ Mechanical Behavior of Rock Mass	29
Prediction of shield machine posture using the GRU algorithm with adaptive boosting: A case study of Chengdu Subway project	29
Study on the Vibration Response of the Slab Track Coupling System under the Influence of Shear Hinge	29
Cyclic strain sweep testing-analysis to evaluate the mechanical characteristics of stabilized soils	29
Lateral deformation of high-speed railway foundation induced by adjacent embankment construction in soft soils: Numerical and field study	29
Role of relieving shelves on active earth pressures for retaining walls: Integrating physics-based and data-driven modelling	29

Effect of Shape Discrepancies on Strength of Binary Soils	29
Predicting permanent strain accumulation of unbound aggregates using machine learning algorithms	28
Study on the Rules of Ground Settlement and Pipeline Deformation Considering the Combined Effects of Pipeline Damage Leakage and Shield Tunneling Construction	28
Forward calculation of displacement fields with multilayered unsaturated highway system induced by falling weight deflectometer using dynamic response method	28
Automated railway subgrade defect detection using GPR and an enhanced YOLOv11 framework	27
Development of granular road assessment and asset management tool for quantifying superload impacts	27
Mechanical properties of a reinforced clay subgrade: Experimental investigation and mathematical modelling of fibre distribution patterns	27
Effects of gradation on particle breakage and mechanical behaviour of coral sand	27
Impact of cementitious materials on the resilient modulus and damping ratio of weak subgrade	27
Feasibility of biochar for low-emission soft clay stabilization using CO2 curing	27
Performance evaluation of high early strength micro-expansion geopolymer grout potentially used for sustainable road infrastructure	27
Multiscale DEM-FDM framework for subgrade dynamic response under high-speed railway speed-up	27
Field assessment of operational parameters for efficient dynamic track stabilization in heavy haul railways	27
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Soil-structure interaction issues in integral abutment bridges	26
Distribution and evolution of distress in embankment-bridge transition sections of the Gonghe–Yushu Expressway in degrading permafrost regions	26
Deformation and degradation behaviour of coal-fouled tyre chips intermixed steel slag ballast under cyclic loading	26
Influence of interface flow field on slope deterioration mechanism under freeze–thaw cycles: insights from physical model testing	26
Characterization of pore water distribution in unsaturated soils during drying process with NMR and soil-water characteristic curves	25
Effect of complex climatic and wheel load conditions on resilient modulus of unsaturated subgrade soil	25
Integrated geotechnical and electrical resistivity approaches for investigating rainfall-induced slope failure in a mountainous highway embankment	25
Influence of slaking behavior on the shear strength, swelling capacity, and crack evolution of mudstone	25
Propagation characteristics of vibration induced by medium-low-speed maglev train running on subgrade	25
Reuse of improved shield muck as reinforcement material for bridge erosion protection	25
Segmental tunnel with isolation layer in soil-rock transition under longitudinal excitation: experimental and numerical investigation	24
Pavement performance analysis considering the influence of suction and temperature on subgrade soil modulus	24
Valorization of waste tire textile fibers for durability enhancement of expansive clay stabilized with calcium carbide residue and water treatment sludge	24
Deep learning–based data anomaly detection for highway slope structural health monitoring: A comparative study	24
Influence of freeze–thaw cycles on mechanical properties of moraine soils	24
Cumulative frost heave and hydrothermal process of the high-speed railway subgrade under extreme climate conditions in northwest China	24
Influential factors on the performance of embankments stabilised on deep-mixed columns	24
Experimental investigation of mechanical behavior of geosynthetics in different soil plasticity indexes	24
Effects of pavement surface on the performance of subgrades modified with sisal fiber and municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash	24
Effect of installation damage on the behavior of a polypropylene geogrid in an aggressive environment	24
Analysis of scour-driven performance loss in battered drilled-shaft bridge foundations in a Korean macrotidal-estuary case	24
Integrating FEM with reliability-based serviceability limit state design for a test embankment on low-carbon column-stabilised soil	24
Designing, analyzing, and experimentally verifying a uniaxial shear box for investigating the length effect of buried pipelines during soil liquefaction	24
Evolving support vector regression based on improved grey wolf optimization for predicting settlement during construction of high-filled roadbed	24
On site fouling index assessment of ballasted layers using cone dynamic penetrometer and miniature borescope image analysis	24
Load carrying capacity of strip foundations on layered unsaturated soil media	24
Soil-aggregate-cement mixtures for base pavement layers: A strength and stiffness characterization	24
Integrated mechanical and microstructural evaluation of cement-stabilized full-depth reclamation pavement materials incorporating asphalt emulsion	23
Statistical modeling of multivariate loess properties in Taiyuan using regular vine copula with optimized tree structure	23
Vibration of the track-soil system due to a harmonic moving load on railway tracks resting on layered soils by 2.5D approach	23
Field-scale estimation of geomaterials porosity in transportation embankments using elastic wave velocities	23
In-Situ Plate Load Test Measurements of Stress Distribution Properties for Coarse Unbound Granular Materials	23
Applicability and comparison of four nature-inspired hybrid techniques in predicting driven piles’ friction capacity	23
Genetic programming-based closed-form solutions for predicting the compressive strength of cement-treated soils	23
A spectral element-based dynamic model for train-track-tunnel-soil interaction	23
A digital-twin LiDAR simulator for performance assessment of railway ballast geometry inspections	23
Evaluation of expanded polystyrene as a lightweight material in road construction under cyclic loading	23
Finite-Element modelling of axial movements of polyethylene pipes in dense sand	22
Physical model study of pile type effect on long-term settlement of geosynthetic-reinforced pile-supported embankment under traffic loading	22
Geotechnical characterisation and sustainability assessment of plastic waste inclusions on a cement-treated fine-grained soil for pavement applications	22
CFD–DEM investigation of high-frequency cyclic-strain-driven suffusion and post-erosion cyclic degradation in gap-graded sand	22
An optimized method for analysis of existing tunnels undercrossed by new tunnels in rich-water strata	22
Unified hardening (UH) model for saturated frozen soil incorporating creep behaviour	22
Dynamic response of twin-tunnel metro tunnel under the coupling effect of multi-directional earthquake and train loads	22
Field test and numerical simulation study of geogrid reinforced gradient pile-supported embankment for controlling the settlement of bridge approach on expressways	22
Semi-Analytical Solution to 3D Tunneling Face Stability Considering Excess Pore Pressure	22
Prediction of resilient modulus with pre-post experimental data of undisturbed subgrade soils using machine learning algorithms	21
Experimental study on face stability for shield tunnelling in sandy cobble strata at various rock contents	21
Modeling mechanical behavior of buried pipe suffering from frost-heaving force based on the Winkler Elastic Foundation Beam Theory	21
Chemical, mineralogical and geotechnical properties of volcanic ash of Tajogaite (La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain)	21
Corrigendum to “Theoretical modelling of the washboard phenomenon on unpaved roads” [Transp. Geotech. 50 (2025) 101484]	21
A Comparative Evaluation of under Tie Pads on Railroad Track Maintenance Using Markov Decision Process	21
Predictive modeling of track degradation rates considering drainage conditions for maintenance scheduling	21
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Machine Learning Models for Predicting Permanent Deformation in Railway Tracks	21
Activation of sintered red mud and its application as a cement substitute in foamed lightweight soil for backfilling engineering	21
Performance of the polyurethane foam injection technique for road maintenance applications	21
Direct shear–DEM evaluation of basic oxygen furnace (BOF) slag for railway ballast	20
Impact of particle arrangement and model dimensions on DEM modeling of high-speed railway ballasted tracks in 2D and 3D	20
Centrifuge modeling of ground thaw settlement during metro tunnel construction using AGF method	20
Mechanisms of thermo–hydro–mechanical coupling in multilayer asphalt concrete pavement embankments of permafrost regions: Triggering processes of directional deformation and cracking	20
Effect of particle size on small strain stiffness of biotreated sands	20
Geotechnical and microscopic behavior of the artificially structured clay induced by metakaolin-based geopolymer	20
Field measurements at a road embankment during a winter season in northern Sweden	20
A novel hybrid intelligence paradigm of ELM and enhanced slime mould algorithm based on adaptive grouping technique for predicting the bearing capacity of stiffened DCM columns	20
The influence of sand content on dynamic behaviors of ballast bed from a multiscale perspective	20

Airport infrastructure risk to liquefaction by deploying multi-modal data and remote sensing	20
Stress-deformation analysis of rail substructure under moving wheel load	20
Dynamic behaviour of integral abutment bridge transition under moving train loads	20
Shaking table test and numerical simulation of soil–corrugated steel utility tunnel interaction	20
Physics-data driven approach for multi-objective intelligent prediction and optimization of deep soft rock tunnel stability	20
Longitudinal structural resilience of shield tunnel: Characterization and field application	19
Performance of pavement subgrades stabilized with MgO and recycled cigarette butt fibers	19
A nonlinear creep damage model for deep buried schist considering water content-stress-time coupling effects	19
Stiffness of coarse unbound granular material used in road construction	19
Utilizing Dielectric Constant and Electrical Conductivity to Estimate Cement Content in Stabilized Subgrade Soils	19
System reliability-aided assessment of reinforced soil retaining wall stability under static loading using ELM and LSSVM models	19
Geocell-Reinforced Pourable Geopolymeric Clayey Waste Slurry: Performance as a Roadway Layer under Cyclic Loading	19
Moisture evolution and instability mechanisms in high-fill loess embankment slopes subject to water infiltration from accumulated runoff following berm erosion	19
A novel laboratory investigation to characterize the mechanical behaviors of polyurethane-ballast bonds under complex stress states	19
Hybrid Mechanical Behaviour of Cold-Recycled Mixtures with Foamed Bitumen	19
Effects of climate change on soil embankments for transport infrastructure	19
Stabilisation of Malmi soft clay with traditional and low-CO2 binders	19
A machine learning-based approach for predicting slurry properties and optimizing formulations in slurry shield tunneling	19
Machine learning-based pedotransfer functions to predict soil water characteristics curves	19
Influence of deep-cement-mixing column rows on the performance of geosynthetics-reinforced column-supported railway embankment	19
Development and application of the Illinois Buckle Risk Model (IBRM) using multi-source track condition data	19
Evaluating soil compaction in the field using a solitary strain wave device with a modified contact interface	18
An EPS-NC composite segment for mitigating surcharge-induced loads on shield tunnels: Experimental and theoretical analysis	18
Hybrid ensemble models for enhanced slope stability prediction based on a comprehensive database	18
Effects of hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets on the biostabilization of recycled sands for geotechnical fill applications	18
3D numerical modeling of a rigid inclusion reinforced railway embankment under cyclic loading	18
Variation of Secant Young’s Modulus in an Unsaturated Gap-Graded Granular Fill	18
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Assessment of landslide susceptibility along the Lanzhou-xinjiang high-speed railway: A case study of Menyuan-Shandanmachang	18
Strength evolution mechanism of solid-waste binder solidified sludge soil under drying-wetting/freezing-thawing cycles	18
Strength, durability and microstructural properties of fly ash-ground granulated blast furnace slag based geopolymer stabilized high plastic clay	18
Data visualization strategy for predicting rock mass classification with TBM key rock-fragmentation parameters	18
Carbon-Efficient Stabilization of Sands using a Novel Biocomposite Treatment for Shear Strength Improvement	18
Multi-Phase flow simulation for transient analysis of ballast drainage behavior and shoulder cleaning effect	18
Evaluating dispersivenss of high cations content clay soil	18
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Plastic strain characteristics on frozen silty clay subjected to intermittent vehicle loads	18
Utilization of calcium carbide residue based soil stabilizer in road construction: Strength, environmental impact, and field application	18
Analysis of dynamic response mechanism and control measures for tunnel crossing mountainous landslides: A shaking table test study	18
Study on the lateral thermal disturbances of three parallel embankments on permafrost along the Gonghe-Yushu Engineering Corridor in China	18
Nonlinear unsaturated shear strength behaviour of compacted crushed rock class IV material: implications for corrugation in unsealed roads	18
Depth-dependent small-strain stiffness in embankment layers: Comprehensive field and laboratory studies	18
Active MASW for railway ballast characterization in a metro tunnel: A field study in the Milano Metro Line	17
Deterministic and probabilistic analysis of the response of shallow footings on unsaturated soils due to rainfall	17
The macro-meso-micro mechanical properties and numerical simulation analysis of expansive soil under wet-dry and freeze–thaw cycles	17
Intelligent identification and orientation information extraction of rock slope discontinuities from point cloud data based on LEKM-PointNet++	17
Evaluation on wetting effect of loess high-fill embankment under rainfall and groundwater uplift	17
Prediction of train-induced ground vibration in turnouts using an integrated vehicle-track-soil coupled dynamics model	17
Failure mechanism of deep-buried tunnel surrounding rock-lining system: physical model tests and numerical investigation	17
Mechanical behavior of rocks repaired and reinforced by modified EICP biocementation method	17
Pore water pressure and dissipated energy of saturated calcareous sand in island-road subgrades under wave-induced rotational stress paths	17
The relationship between micro-fragmentation mechanisms and macro-mechanical responses in granite residual soil	17
Circular economy applications in railway infrastructure: A comprehensive evidence-based review	17
Permanent deformation response of demolition wastes stabilised with bitumen emulsion as pavement base/subbase	17
Developing hybrid ELM-ALO, ELM-LSO and ELM-SOA models for predicting advance rate of TBM	17
Driving and bearing capacity enhancement mechanism of reamed precast concrete pile with novel green low-resistance reamed material	17
Geodynamic analysis of curved tunnels under rayleigh wave loading: a virtual-force analytical model for axial deformation joints and subgrade response	17
Load transfer mechanism and constant-resistance prediction method of a large-deformation bolt	17
Weathering resistance of Linz–Donawitz (LD) slag as ballast material using freeze-thaw and sulfate soundness	17
Selection of adequate EPS-block geofoam for use in embankments subjected to seismic loads	16
Additive manufacturing of granular analogue soils: feasibility studies and mechanical characterization	16
Arching patterns in compacted clay: insights from plane-strain trapdoor tests	16
Research on the hydrothermal process and deformation law of the fill-cut transition section subgrade under dynamic load	16
Study on the mechanical response and mechanism of high-performance mineral-based cementitious materials solidifying discarded ballast in aqueous-saline environments	16
Experimental investigation and modelling of the mechanical behaviors of fine/coarse soil mixture	16
Enhanced pavement design process to incorporate moisture management geotextiles: a comprehensive mechanical-hydro-mechanical modeling and design integration (Part A)	16
Digital reconstruction of railway steep slope from UAV+TLS using geometric transformer	16
Comparative assessment of stability of GRS abutments through 1 g physical model tests for field implementation	16
Application of a combined arching model in the load transfer platform of rigid inclusion system with raft through FEM evaluation	16
Experimental study on the dynamic behavior of a new medium–low-speed maglev subgrade structure	16
Theoretical approach for predicting vertical deformation of underlying shield tunnels due to excavation unloading, incorporating soil consolidation	16
Analysis of skid resistance of epoxy chip seal based on three-dimensional power spectrum	16
Jointed rock masses as metamaterials – Implications for railway tunnel vibrations	16
Long-term in-situ monitoring on foundation settlement and service performance of a novel pile-plank-supported ballastless tram track in soft soil regions	16
Influence of particle shape on stress-dilatancy and critical state behavior of granular soils: a DEM study	16
Dynamic amplification of rail tracks in high-speed lines: Exploring train effects and impact of ground treatment	16
Parametric optimization of Cement-based solidification combined with vacuum-assisted filtration	16
Repose angle prediction of railway ballast based on Hopper Flow Test and PCA-Stacking ensemble learning method	16
Converting optimum compaction properties of fine-grained soils between rational energy levels	16
Evaluation of capacity of power hammer machine foundation from high strain dynamic load test: Field test and axisymmetric numerical modeling	16
Soft Clay Modified with Municipal Solid Waste and Stabilized with Nano-MgO for Pavement Subgrade and Embankment Fill Applications	15
Experimental investigation of inherent anisotropy effects on the simple shear behavior of silica sand considering full-range depositional plane attitudes	15
Reassessment of post-construction residual settlement of a bridge approach embankment using Bayesian back analysis	15
Investigating the impact of tamping on ballast bed in railway turnout areas: Insights from discrete element method analysis of energy evolution	15
A particle-scale investigation of reliquefaction behavior in saturated sand considering stress history effects	15
An analytical model for permeability coefficient of soil-structure interface composed of different capillaries	15
Preferential flow paths formation driven by hydrothermal interactions in the active layer of highway embankment in Inner Mongolia permafrost regions	15
Empirical and soft computing approaches for estimation of residual friction angle of clays using toughness limit	15
Permafrost change and its engineering effects under climate change and airport construction scenarios in northeast China	15
The effect of geosynthetic reinforcement on the load transfer mechanism of pile-supported low embankments subject to cyclic traffic loading	15
Experimental and numerical based model formulation for estimation of subgrade resilient modulus using the repeated load CBR test considering in situ state of stress	15
Dynamic deformation characteristics of silty subgrade filler in a prestressed railway subgrade under graded confining pressure and variable-amplitude cyclic loading	15
Discrete element analysis of ballasted track mechanical behavior under rack vehicle loads on steep slopes	15
Predicting Tunnel-Induced Settlement in Cohesionless soils in Greenfield Condition	15
Experimental investigation on periodic capsule barriers vibration isolation based on band gap theory	15