Methodologies and Technologies for Future Tunnelling and Underground Space Development
Published 01 November, 2024
Introduction
The development of underground space in megacities has significantly increased with continued population growth and land scarcity. Advanced methodologies and technologies are needed for future tunnelling and underground construction, especially under soft and difficult ground conditions. This special issue will offer a platform for researchers and practitioners to report and discuss the latest challenges, solutions and technologies in underground construction and related areas. The topics of interest include smart monitoring and data mining, fundamentals of soil properties and ground improvements, advanced design and innovative analysis methods, as well as recent field cases and results from latest research programs. Individuals who have given an oral or poster presentation at the 11th International Symposium of Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground (IS-Macau 2024) are welcome to contribute to this special issue. We also invite submissions from all others in relevant fields.
Topics Covered
- Smart Monitoring and Data Mining
- Fundamentals of Soil Properties and Ground Improvements
- Advanced Design and Innovative Analysis Methods
- TBM/Shield Tunnelling
- Utilization of Underground Energy
- Maintenance of Underground Infrastructure
Important Deadlines
- Submission close: 31 August 2025
- Final decision: 30 November 2025
Submission Instructions
Please read the Guide for Authors before submitting. All articles should be submitted online; please select the special issue “Future Tunnelling”
Guest Editors
Professor. Wan-Huan Zhou
University of Macau, Macao SAR, China
Email: hannahzhou@um.edu.mo
Dr. Tao Xu
University of Macau, Macao SAR, China
Email: taoxu-hit@hotmail.com
Professor. Jamie Standing
Imperial College, UK
Email: j.standing@imperial.ac.uk
