Multiphysical Modelling of Pile Behaviour Under Combined Vertical and Lateral Loads in Thermally Variable Soils

Modelling of the Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Response of Bridge Pile Foundation–Soil System to Degrading Permafrost

Thermomechanical Framework for Settlement Calculation of Geothermal Energy Piles in Multilayered Soil

In this study, a continuum-based analytical model of the geothermal energy pile subjected to an axial mechanical load and undergoing temperature change is presented, in which soil displacements are assumed considering the kinematic compatibility between the pile and the soil. Stresses caused by the temperature change...

A Theoretical Framework for Predicting Soil Setup in Laterally Loaded Piles in Clay

Soil setup is known to enhance the capacity of jacked piles and is well documented for axial resistance, but its influence on lateral behavior and corresponding evaluation methods remain limited. In this study, a new theoretical framework is proposed to estimate the time-dependent lateral response of closed-ended piles...

Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Response of a Transmission Tower Pile Foundation in Seasonally Frozen Ground

Freeze–Thaw Infiltration Governed by Soil Freezing Characteristic Curves and Hydraulic Impedance in Unsaturated Sands

Seasonally frozen soils strongly influence infiltration, runoff generation, and infrastructure performance in cold regions. However, infiltration modeling in partially saturated sandy soils remains poorly constrained due to limited experimental characterization of hydraulic parameters under freezing conditions. This st...

A thermo-mechanical constitutive model for fine-grained soils under cyclic and monotonic loading

Geothermal systems and geostructures, as sustainable energy sources, undergo daily and seasonal temperature fluctuations that significantly influence their mechanical response. Reliable prediction of thermally induced deformations therefore requires advanced thermo-mechanical constitutive models. Existing approaches of...