Multiscale Fluid–Solid Interactions in Geomaterials and Low-Carbon Processing in Civil Engineering

Submission Deadline: 30 April 2027 View: 649 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editor(s)

Dr. Tian Su

Email: sutian@um.edu.my

Affiliation: 1. Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2. Department of Civil Engineering, School of Civil Engineering and Geomatics, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, China

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Research Interests: fluid transport in porous geomaterials, hydro-mechanical coupling in recycled concrete, multiphase flow in carbonation-modified systems, pore fluid dynamics in saline environments, rheology of solid waste-based cementitious materials, fluid–structure interaction in composite structures, ai-driven modeling of fluid–material degradation

Dr. Boi-Yee Liao

Email: y5708211@ms18.hinet.net

Affiliation: Department of Engineering and Technology Management, International College, Krirk University, Bangkok, Thailand

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Research Interests: hydro-mechanical coupling in earthquake source processes, poroelastic effects on rupture dynamics, fluid-induced stress field evolution, pore pressure signatures in seismic wavefields, multiphase flow in fault systems, fluid-assisted damage mechanisms in infrastructure, poromechanics in seismic hazard assessment

Dr. Sen Xie

Email: xie.sen@email.krirk.ac.th

Affiliation: International College, Krirk University, Bangkok, Thailand

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Research Interests: fluid-involved landslide hazard assessment, hydro-mechanical coupling in slope stability, pore water pressure dynamics in earthquake-triggered landslides, fluid–structure interaction in infrastructure damage, multiphase flow in biofuel processing, rheology in green material manufacturing, ai-driven modeling of fluid–material systems

Summary

The increasing demand for sustainable infrastructure and carbon emission reduction has brought renewed attention to the interaction between fluids and geomaterials, as well as fluid-mediated processing routes for civil engineering materials. Within the scope of Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, this Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in the fluid-dynamic understanding of geomaterials and in multiphase processes relevant to sustainable construction technologies.

A central focus is placed on the behavior of geomaterials under coupled hydro-mechanical loading, where fluid flow within porous media governs stress distribution, deformation, and failure. Particular attention is given to pore pressure evolution and its role in seismic response, ground motion amplification, and geohazard mitigation across natural and engineered systems.

In parallel, the Special Issue explores advances in low-carbon, fluid-assisted processing of construction materials, including slurry transport, rheological tuning, and energy-efficient mixing strategies. Emphasis is placed on approaches that combine experimental investigation, theoretical modeling, and numerical simulation to resolve multiscale interactions in complex fluid–solid systems.

Recent developments in multiphase flow modeling, data-driven fluid mechanics, and optimization-based design are expected to significantly enhance predictive capability and process efficiency. The integration of digitalization and artificial intelligence is also encouraged, particularly where it contributes to improved modeling, control, and resilience of civil engineering systems.

We welcome original research articles and reviews addressing, but not limited to, the following topics:
• Hydro-mechanical coupling and fluid–solid interactions in geomaterials
• Pore pressure dynamics and constitutive behavior under loading
• Fluid-influenced soil–structure interaction and stability
• Multiphase transport in construction and cement-based materials
• Rheology and flow behavior in slurry and granular systems
• Fluid-driven damage evolution and infrastructure durability
• Data-driven and machine learning approaches in fluid–material systems
• AI-enabled seismic analysis incorporating pore fluid effects
• Low-carbon and energy-efficient processing technologies
• Optimization of fluid-based material design and manufacturing

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