Focus and Scope

GEOCIVIA: Journal of Geotechnical Engineering and Civil Infrastructure aims to serve as a rigorous scholarly platform for the dissemination of high-quality research that integrates the principles of earth sciences (“Geo”) with the development and sustainability of civil infrastructure (“Civia”).

The journal invites submissions from academics, researchers, engineers, and practitioners in the form of original research articles, review papers, and technical case studies. Manuscripts are selected through a strict evaluation process based on originality, methodological rigor, and relevance to the advancement of civil engineering knowledge and practice.

The scope of GEOCIVIA encompasses, but is not limited to, the following six core thematic areas:

1. Geotechnical and Soil Engineering

This area focuses on the behavior of earth materials and their interaction with civil engineering structures.

• Soil and Rock Mechanics: Constitutive modeling, laboratory testing, and site characterization.

• Foundation Engineering: Design and analysis of deep foundations (piles), shallow foundations, and soil–structure interaction.

• Slope Stability and Landslides: Mitigation strategies, retaining structures, and ground anchoring systems.

• Ground Improvement: Application of geosynthetics, soil stabilization methods, and grouting techniques.

• Geohazards: Liquefaction analysis, earthquake geotechnical engineering, and land subsidence.

2. Structural Engineering and Construction Materials

This thematic area addresses the analysis, design, and material performance of civil infrastructure systems.

• Advanced Materials: High-performance concrete, sustainable asphalt mixtures, and composite materials.

• Structural Analysis: Finite element analysis (FEA), seismic design, and wind engineering.

• Infrastructure Health Monitoring: Non-destructive testing (NDT), retrofitting, and rehabilitation of aging structures.

• Bridge and High-Rise Building Engineering: Structural dynamics and aeroelastic behavior.

3. Transportation and Road Infrastructure Engineering

This area covers research related to the planning, design, operation, and maintenance of transportation systems.

• Pavement Engineering: Design of rigid and flexible pavements and pavement management systems (PMS).

• Highway and Traffic Engineering: Geometric design, traffic flow analysis, and road safety auditing.

• Railway and Airport Engineering: Track structure engineering and airfield pavement systems.

4. Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

This section focuses on the management of water resources and the development of environmental infrastructure.

• Hydraulics and Hydrology: River engineering, flood mitigation systems, and sediment transport.

• Urban Drainage: Stormwater management and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS).

• Dam and Reservoir Engineering: Geotechnical aspects of dam safety and stability.

• Sanitary Engineering: Waste management systems and water and wastewater treatment infrastructure.

5. Construction Management and Sustainability

This area addresses managerial, economic, and environmental dimensions of civil engineering projects.

• Project Management: Construction scheduling, cost estimation, and risk management.

• Green Construction: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), green building certification, and circular economy practices in construction.

• Health and Safety: Occupational health and safety (K3) in civil engineering projects.

6. Digital Innovation and Technology in Civil Engineering

GEOCIVIA strongly encourages research related to Industry 4.0 and 5.0 applications in civil engineering.

• Building Information Modeling (BIM): Implementation strategies and interoperability.

• Smart Infrastructure: Internet of Things (IoT)–based sensing systems for structural monitoring and smart city integration.

• Artificial Intelligence (AI): Machine learning applications for predictive modeling in geotechnics and traffic engineering.