1. Open-source support toward validating and falsifying discrete mechanics models using synthetic granular materials—Part I: Experimental tests with particles manufactured by a 3D printer

   • Ritesh Gupta
   • Simon Salager
   • WaiChing Sun

   Research Paper 23 July 2018 Pages: 923 - 937

   

2. Micromechanical modeling of particle breakage of granular materials in the framework of thermomechanics

   • Chaomin Shen
   • Sihong Liu
   • Yishu Wang

   Research Paper 13 July 2018 Pages: 939 - 954

   

3. Bonded-particle model-based simulation of artificial rock subjected to cyclic loading

   • Zhengyang Song
   • Heinz Konietzky
   • Martin Herbst

   Research Paper 28 September 2018 Pages: 955 - 971

   

4. Spatiotemporal analysis of strain localization in dense granular materials

   • Gang Ma
   • Richard A. Regueiro
   • Jiaying Liu

   Research Paper 14 June 2018 Pages: 973 - 990

   

5. Rapid estimation of maximum and minimum void ratios of granular soils

   • Chaomin Shen
   • Sihong Liu
   • Liujiang Wang

   Research Paper 30 August 2018 Pages: 991 - 1001

   

6. Dilative behavior of kaolinite under drained creep condition

   • Dan Zhao
   • Mahdia Hattab
   • Pierre-Yves Hicher

   Research Paper 10 July 2018 Pages: 1003 - 1019

   

7. Evaluating a new method for simultaneous measurement of soil water retention and shrinkage curves

   • Lin Li
   • Xiong Zhang
   • Peng Li

   Research Paper 10 September 2018 Pages: 1021 - 1035

   

8. Double pot cover effect in unsaturated soils

   • Yang-Ping Yao
   • Lin Wang

   Research Paper 30 July 2018 Pages: 1037 - 1047

   

9. Performance of a compaction-grouted soil nail in laboratory tests

   • Xinyu Ye
   • Qiong Wang
   • Daichao Sheng

   Research Paper 11 July 2018 Pages: 1049 - 1063

   

10. Numerical investigation of small- and medium-diameter drain wells to stabilise deep landslides

    • Ferdinando Aloi
    • Marianna Pirone
    • Gianfranco Urciuoli

    Research Paper 12 July 2018 Pages: 1065 - 1080

    

11. Laboratory evaluation of buried high-density polyethylene pipes subjected to localized ground subsidence

    • Min Zhou
    • Fei Wang
    • Martin D. Liu

    Research Paper 16 July 2018 Pages: 1081 - 1099

    

12. The influence of the degree of saturation on compaction-grouted soil nails in sand

    • Xinyu Ye
    • Shanyong Wang
    • Daichao Sheng

    Research Paper 12 August 2018 Pages: 1101 - 1111

    

13. Centrifuge and numerical modeling of the frost heave mechanism of a cold-region canal

    • Shuangyang Li
    • Yuanming Lai
    • Fan Yu

    Research Paper 10 September 2018 Pages: 1113 - 1128

    

14. Influence of geochemistry on toughening behavior of organic-rich shale

    • Ange-Therese Akono
    • Pooyan Kabir

    Research Paper 12 September 2018 Pages: 1129 - 1142

    

15. Thermo-mechanical performance of layered transversely isotropic media around a cylindrical/tubular heat source

    • Zhi Yong Ai
    • Zi Ye
    • Lu Jun Wang

    Research Paper 08 October 2018 Pages: 1143 - 1160

    

16. Three-dimensional numerical study on the failure characteristics of intermittent fissures under compressive-shear loads

    • Yun-Teng Wang
    • Xiao-Ping Zhou
    • Miao-Miao Kou

    Research Paper 12 October 2018 Pages: 1161 - 1193

    

17. Propagation and coalescence of quasi-static cracks in Brazilian disks: an insight from a phase field model

    • Shu-Wei Zhou
    • Cai-Chu Xia

    Research Paper 31 July 2018 Pages: 1195 - 1214

    

18. Critical plane analysis for interpreting experimental results on anisotropic rocks

    • Mehdi Pouragha
    • Richard Wan
    • Mahdad Eghbalian

    Research Paper 21 June 2018 Pages: 1215 - 1225

    

19. Influence of grouting on rehabilitation of an over-deformed operating shield tunnel lining in soft clay

    • Dong-mei Zhang
    • Zi-sheng Liu
    • Dong-ming Zhang

    Research Paper 17 July 2018 Pages: 1227 - 1247

    

20. Full-scale linear cutting test in Chongqing Sandstone and the comparison with field TBM excavation performance

    • Yucong Pan
    • Quansheng Liu
    • Qi Liu

    Research Paper 31 July 2018 Pages: 1249 - 1268