Geomechanics for Energy and the Environment
Scope & Guideline
Pioneering Insights for Environmental Challenges through Geomechanics
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Geomechanical Behavior of Geological Materials:
Research often investigates the mechanical properties and behaviors of various geological materials (e.g., clays, sands, rocks) under different environmental conditions, with a strong emphasis on understanding their responses to thermal, hydraulic, and mechanical (THM) loading. - Energy Applications:
The journal focuses on geomechanics in energy contexts, such as geothermal energy extraction, carbon capture and storage, and the stability of energy infrastructure. This includes studies on energy piles, reservoir performance, and energy transition challenges. - Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Coupling:
Many articles explore the coupled interactions between thermal, hydraulic, and mechanical processes in soils and rocks, providing insights into phenomena such as induced seismicity, soil-structure interactions, and the performance of engineered barriers. - Innovative Modeling Techniques:
The journal highlights the use of advanced numerical and experimental modeling techniques to simulate complex geomechanical behaviors, contributing to improved predictive capabilities in geomechanical assessments. - Environmental Sustainability and Risk Management:
Research also addresses the environmental impacts of geomechanical processes, focusing on risk management strategies for energy production and waste disposal, including the assessment of landslide susceptibility and groundwater contamination.
Trending and Emerging
- Advanced Material Characterization:
Recent studies increasingly focus on the characterization of advanced materials, such as bio-cemented sands and nanomaterials, for improving geomechanical properties and performance in energy applications. - Multi-Scale and Multi-Physics Modeling:
There is a growing trend towards multi-scale and multi-physics modeling approaches that integrate various physical processes (thermal, hydraulic, mechanical, and chemical) to better understand complex interactions in geological formations. - Sustainability and Environmental Impact Assessments:
Research is increasingly oriented towards sustainability, focusing on the environmental impacts of geomechanical processes, including the assessment of induced seismicity and groundwater contamination related to energy extraction. - Innovative Energy Solutions:
Emerging themes include the development of innovative energy solutions such as geothermal systems and carbon capture technologies, reflecting the journal's commitment to addressing contemporary energy challenges. - Data-Driven Approaches:
The incorporation of data-driven methodologies, including machine learning and statistical analyses, is on the rise, enhancing predictive modeling capabilities and improving the understanding of geomechanical behaviors.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Soil Mechanics:
Research focusing solely on classical soil mechanics without integrating energy applications or environmental considerations seems to be less frequent, as the field evolves towards more interdisciplinary approaches. - Static Modeling Approaches:
There appears to be a decline in studies relying solely on static modeling of geomechanical properties, as dynamic and time-dependent analyses gain more attention in reflecting real-world scenarios. - Localized Case Studies:
There is a noticeable decrease in the publication of localized case studies that do not contribute broadly to the understanding of global geomechanical phenomena or energy applications, as the journal encourages more comprehensive and applicable research.
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