Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Geotechnical Engineering

Aims & Scope

Geotechnical Engineering provides a forum for the publication of high quality, topical and relevant technical papers covering all aspects of geotechnical research, design, construction and performance.

The journal aims to be of interest to those civil, structural or geotechnical engineering practitioners wishing to develop a greater understanding of the influence of geotechnics on the built environment.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.7
2024	2.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.540

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	54

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10775

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	405

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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.

• Stability analysis of rainfall-induced slope failure: a review

  Citation: 276

  Authors: L. L., J., L. M., W. H.

• A STRUCTURE'S INFLUENCE ON TUNNELLING-INDUCED GROUND MOVEMENTS.

  Citation: 221

  Authors: D M, T I

• A discontinuous future for numerical modelling in geomechanics?

  Citation: 191

  Authors: P. A.

• Discrete element modelling of geogrid-reinforced aggregates

  Citation: 189

  Authors: G. R., O., H., S. F., N. H.

• Design procedures for installation of suction caissons in sand

  Citation: 178

  Authors: G. T., B. W.

• Modelling vibrated stone columns in soft clay

  Citation: 150

  Authors: D., V., A., J.

• Classification procedures for expansive soils

  Citation: 130

  Authors: A., K.

• Assessing the contribution of vegetation to slope stability

  Citation: 126

  Authors: J. R., J. E., J.

• A framework for understanding energy pile behaviour

  Citation: 120

  Authors: Peter J., Binod, Kenichi

• Modelling tunnelling-induced settlement of masonry buildings

  Citation: 117

  Authors: H. J., G. T., C. E., G.

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