Small-scale physical models of geotechnical problems are thought-provoking didactic tools that motivate students by arousing their curiosity and facilitating the understanding of physical phenomena and theoretical concepts. This work presents the development of an educational video about slope stability failures and its contributing factors. It shows se...

Some foundations are placed on or near slopes or excavations, such as roads in mountainous areas, tower footings for power lines, and bridge abutments. The design of foundation under these conditions is complex and the studies available in this regard are limited and concerned mostly about the determination of the reduction of the bearing capacity coeff...

With the advent of critical state Soil Mechanics (CSSM), the void ratio began to be recognized as a key parameter, along with the stress state, which defines the mechanical behavior of soils and other particulate geomaterials by using the state parameter. The state parameter is the difference between the current and critical void ratio so that its defin...

Modern tunnel design in urban areas heavily relies on numerical modeling to assess excavation stability and predict ground movement. Recent advancements in soil modeling, hardware, and software have facilitated the development of sophisticated 3D models within tight schedules. Urban tunnels are often shallow and excavated in challenging ground condition...