Acta Geotechnica

Aims & Scope

"Acta Geotechnica" is an international journal devoted to the publication and dissemination of basic and applied research in geoengineering – an interdisciplinary field dealing with geomaterials (soils and rocks).

Emphasis is placed on the interplay between the geomechanical models and their engineering applications.

The journal welcomes original research papers on the fundamental concepts in geomechanics and their novel applications in geoengineering based on experimental, analytical and/or numerical approaches.

In addition to the scientific merit, the contributions for publication are selected for their application potential in geoengineering leading to reliable prediction and rational and sustainable design.

The main purpose of the journal is to foster deep understanding of the fundamental mechanisms behind the phenomena and processes in geomaterials, from kilometer-scale problems as they occur in geoscience, to a much finer scale up to and including the nano-scale, as well as their potential impact to geoengineering.

The journal intends to capture and archive the advancement in the field of geoengineering in a timely manner and in one place.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	5.7
2024	5.60

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1204

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	6919

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.195

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Changing grading of soil: effect on critical states

  Citation: 396

  Authors: David, Kenichi

• Influence of cementation level on the strength behaviour of bio-cemented sand

  Citation: 318

  Authors: Ming-Juan, Jun-Jie, Rong-Jun, Han-Jiang, Jun

• Experimental investigation of the face stability of shallow tunnels in sand

  Citation: 304

  Authors: Ansgar

• Water effects on rock strength and stiffness degradation

  Citation: 295

  Authors: Louis Ngai Yuen, Varun, Gang

• Grain-scale experimental investigation of localised deformation in sand: a discrete particle tracking approach

  Citation: 279

  Authors: Edward, Stephen A., Gioacchino, Jacques, Pierre

• Soil bio-cementation using a new one-phase low-pH injection method

  Citation: 265

  Authors: Liang, Mohamed A., Jian

• Optimization of calcium-based bioclogging and biocementation of sand

  Citation: 263

  Authors: Jian, Volodymyr, Maryam, Viktor, Han-Long

• Centrifuge model test on the face stability of shallow tunnel

  Citation: 260

  Authors: Gregor, Pelin, Wei, Ronaldo I.

• Efficient reliability analysis of earth dam slope stability using extreme gradient boosting method

  Citation: 248

  Authors: Lin, Chongzhi, Libin, Wengang, Suzanne, Hanlong, Lei

• Effects of alkaline-activated fly ash and Portland cement on soft soil stabilisation

  Citation: 225

  Authors: Nuno, Stephanie, Lisete, Amândio Teixeira

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