OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Geotechnical Enginee is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Characterising the model uncertainty of ISO methods for punch-through capacity prediction	33
Determination of geometric reliability index of piles at site-specific scale: case studies	30
Editorial	28
Simulation of the time-dependent behaviour of a test embankment on soft soil	26
Analysis of prefabricated vertical drains with surcharge preloading of Hiep Phuoc clay	25
Deformation control for large-section tunnel construction in fractured carbonaceous slate	22
Consolidation testing of tailings in a slurry consolidometer using constant rate and accelerated loading	17
Value engineering using load-cell test data of barrette foundations – La Maison, Dubai	15
Editorial: Geo-environmental loads acting on tunnels	14
Editorial	13
Study on field and numerical analysis of karst collapse as railway hazard	12
An improved creep correction factor for footings on sand using macro-element simulations	12
Probabilistic analysis of local instability between soil nails	11
Improved performance of calcareous sand subgrade reinforced by soilbags under traffic load	10
Observed responses of saturated sand under constant deviatoric stress path considering influence of loading amplitude	10
Cutting shoe design for open caissons in sand: influence on vertical bearing capacity	10
Editorial	9
A new grouting procedure to enhance axial response of helical piles in sand	9
A non-linear stress–strain relationship for soil and rock	9
In situ axial loading tests on H-shaped steel strut with double splay supports	9
Protective measures for railway subgrade adjacent to excavation of a parallel pit	9
The collapse frequency and failure probability of retaining structures	9
Field test research and design of a new heliostat support structure in coarse gravel	9
Pile contribution to slope stability: application to open quays	7
Prediction of compressibility and hydraulic conductivity of bentonitic mixtures	7

Discrete-element modelling of pile penetration to reveal influence of soil characteristics	7
On some uncertainties related to static liquefaction triggering assessments	6
Using effective medium theory to calculate permeability of rock with complex fractures	6
Data-driven forecasting of embankment settlements on soft soils using constant rate of strain test data	6
New numerical technique for the inbuilt modified Cam clay constitutive model in Flac3D	6
Size effect on creep behaviour and creep model of slate rockfill with oversized particles	6
Methodology for geometry assessment of self-drilling micropiles using distributed fibre optic sensors	6
Dry stacking of iron ore tailings: possible particle breakage during compaction	5
Treatment measures for the creep–slip phase of landslides induced by twin tunnels	5
Editorial	5
Editorial	5
Engineering characteristics test on pile–net composite foundation in loess areas	5
High-stress permeability and consolidation characteristics of flocculanted fine tailings	5
Award-winning paper in 2020	5
Discrete-element modelling of the trapdoor arching effect in sand and rubberised sand	5
Numerical analysis of collapse in a deep excavation supported by ground anchors	5
Stability analysis of tailings dams using limit equilibrium and finite element methods	5
Construction of a deep basement with a single-level prop – prop forces and wall movements	5
Evaluating friction angles for clays: piezocone tests compared with Atterberg limits	5
Mechanical behaviour and loading rate dependency of gypsum-mixed fine-grained soils	4
Long-term effect of vertical and lateral loads on piled raft foundations: a case study	4
An anchoring system for supporting platforms for wind energy devices	4
Geotechnical Engineering: Referees 2023	4
Laboratory tests on the frictional capacity of core pile–cemented soil interface	4
Geotechnical Engineering: Referees 2022	4
Analysis of influence factors on end soil reinforcement effect of rectangular pipe jacking	4
Back-analysis of an embedded retaining wall in stiff clay	4
Surface control techniques for tunnels in karst areas under airport taxiways	4
Estimation of deformation behaviour of deep excavation in under-consolidated soft ground	4
Discussion of cutter-head opening design for earth pressure balance machines (EPBMs)	4
Discrete-element modelling of underground tunnel response to reverse fault rupture in sand	4
Field investigations on bearing characteristics of composite post-grouting piles in clastic rock layers	4
A simplified settlement prediction method for piled rafts in clay	4
Shear behaviour of infilled rock joints under different boundary conditions	4
Response of rigid drainage pile–superstructure–quay wall system under lateral spreading	4
Assessing compaction of existing railway subgrades using dynamic cone penetration testing	3
Full-scale tests of a long energy pile subjected to separated and coupled thermo-mechanical loads	3
A micro study on centrifuge model test of dynamic compaction using discrete-element method	3
Lateral response of rigid monopiles subjected to cyclic loading: centrifuge modelling	3
Role of unsaturated soil properties in the development of slope susceptibility map	3
Influence of stratification and assessment of fragility curves for mountain tunnels	3
Research on the conversion of self-anchoring test data to static loading test data	3
Effect of polypropylene fibre reinforcement on UCS and ductility of cemented sand	3
Groundwater pressure induced failure of sprayed waterproof membrane interface in tunnels	3
Dynamic behaviour of new anchor cable ribbed rockfall retaining walls on rock shed	3
A multi-linear approach to strength and plasticity states between the Atterberg limits	3
Parameters controlling loss of mass and stiffness degradation of ‘green’ stabilised tailings	3
Study of the anisotropic tensile and compressive strength of a foliated phyllite	3
Field and laboratory study of iron ore tailings–Portland cement blends for dry stacking	3
Influence of compaction on small-strain shear modulus of iron ore tailings	3

Multiscale modelling of dynamic impact on highly deformable compound rockfall fence nets	3
The compression characteristics and lateral earth pressure coefficient of sand–HDPE mixtures	3
What is the probability of encountering unexploded bombs on a UK construction site?	3
Temperature effects on pile–soil interface behaviour in the case of piles in sand	3
Application of inspection and monitoring in the reduction of risk for mine tailings dams	3
Discussion: Effect of soil models on the prediction of tunnelling-induced deformations of structures	3
Undrained shear strength assessment using piezocone and shear wave measurements	3
Tailings desiccation process studied in environmental chamber experiment	3
Energy transfer and stress wave propagation during SPT through energy measurement and PIV	3
Study on the combination measurement of rockfall embankments and rock shed on steep slopes	3