Optimization techniques have drawn much attention for solving geotechnical engineering
problems in recent years. Particle swarm optimization (PSO) is one of the most widely used …

The rock slope stability analysis can be performed using deterministic and probabilistic
approaches. The deterministic analysis based on the safety concept factor uses fixed …

With the rising freight demand, specialized heavy-haul railway corridors allow heavier trains
to transport heavy freight, improving productivity and lowering unit costs. Generally, a heavy …

This study aimed to investigate the stability of multi-stage drained and undrained slopes
considering the spatial variability in soil properties. A bivariate random field was adopted to …

Soil is a heterogeneous medium, the characteristics that determine soil slope stability are
highly variable, making the analysis a difficult task. The present research approach is …

Because recurrent rainfall-induced landslide episodes mimic prior failures, this study builds
a back-analysis approach to identify those prior failure events and assess the prospective …

Susceptibility assessments are crucial in identifying hazards in densely populated mountain
areas featuring active internal and external dynamic geological processes. A …

The failure of rock slopes leads to disastrous consequences and thus necessitates their
reliability analysis. There are various methods to perform the reliability analysis of a rock …

The maintenance of safety and dependability in rail and road embankments is of utmost
importance in order to facilitate the smooth operation of transportation networks. This study …

In response to the increasing demand for freight transportation, specialized heavy-haul
railway lines were constructed to accommodate larger trains carrying heavier loads. This led …