World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics
H-index 7

International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics

1346-213X

Published by: ICE Publishing

https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/toc/jphmg/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Earth Science 438 13 21 7
Engineering and Technology 1133 11 18 6

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 22
Documents by Best Scientists*: 31
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 29
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.463
Impact Factor: 1.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics?

The journal aims to foster the development of research in Geotechnical engineering, Structural engineering, Pile, Physical modelling and Foundation (engineering). Some problems in Geotechnical engineering that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Geotechnical centrifuge modeling, Soil water and Soil structure interaction. The research on Structural engineering discussed in the journal draws on the closely related field of Actuator.

The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Pile, apply to Bending moment as well. Among the topics covered in it are Physical modelling and Session (computer science). It explores issues in Offshore geotechnical engineering which can be linked to other research areas like Offshore wind power, Spudcan and Submarine pipeline.

It investigates Bearing capacity research which frequently intersects with Bearing (mechanical).

  • Geotechnical engineering (99.07%)
  • Structural engineering (23.77%)
  • Pile (16.98%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Catalogue of scaling laws and similitude questions in geotechnical centrifuge modelling (268 citations)
  • Evaluating the coefficient of consolidation using penetration tests (111 citations)
  • Experimental design, instrumentation and interpretation of reinforced soil wall response using a shaking table (83 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics:

The journal papers cover a variety of subjects, including Geotechnical engineering, Structural engineering, Earthquake shaking table, Pile and Offshore wind power. The journal articles connects research in Geotechnical engineering with the related topics of Civil engineering. The Structural engineering studies presented in the journal publications encompass related topics like Shallow foundation, Cyclic loading and Dynamic load testing and also examine its connection to subjects such as Load sharing and Raft.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Composite material
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Structural engineering

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal focuses largely on the fields of Geotechnical engineering, Soil structure interaction, Foundation (engineering), Pile and Deformation (meteorology). International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics served as a forum through which researchers explored different topics like Geotechnical engineering and Scale (ratio). Topics in Soil structure interaction were tackled in line with various other fields like Rest (physics), Stress (mechanics), Soil resistance and Displacement (fluid).

In the journal, Installation, Rubble, Submarine pipeline and Marine engineering are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Foundation (engineering) research. The studies on Pile discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Penetration (firestop), Design engineer and Bending moment. It addresses concerns in Deformation (meteorology) which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Landslide, Mechanism (engineering), Discrete element method and Settlement (structural).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Centrifuge study on effect of installation method on lateral response of monopiles in sand (9 citations)
  • Optimisation of frustum confining vessels using various boundary and interface conditions (2 citations)
  • Anti-sliding mechanism of soil–rock slope in transparent soil and discrete-element method (2 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Luc Thorel (14 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Mark Randolph (14 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Mark Cassidy (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Tarek Abdoun (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Osamu Kusakabe (11 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Western Australia (14 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (7 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of Cambridge (7 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (6 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of South Carolina (5 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 6.06% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 32.26% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.68% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 25.81% of all publications and 32.26% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Top Publications

  • Centrifuge study on effect of installation method on lateral response of monopiles in sand

    Shengsheng Fan;Britta Bienen;Mark F. Randolph

    (2021)
    28 Citations
  • Observations during suction bucket installation in sand

    Raffaele Ragni;Britta Bienen;Samuel Stanier;Conleth O'Loughlin

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • Effect of installation method on static and dynamic load test response for piles in sand

    Evelyn Heins;Britta Bienen;Mark F. Randolph;Juergen Grabe

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • Modelling of landslides in a scree slope induced by groundwater and rainfall

    Daisy Lucas;Ralf Herzog;Markus Iten;Heinz Buschor

    (2020)
    11 Citations
  • Effect of spudcan shape on mitigating punch-through in sand-over-clay

    Joonmo Lee;Muhammad Shazzad Hossain;Pan Hu;Youngho Kim

    (2020)
    8 Citations
  • Effect of structural boundaries and stress history on at-rest soil pressure of sand

    M. L. Talesnick;M. D. Bolton

    (2021)
    8 Citations

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Engineering and Technology in the USA opens doors to diverse career opportunities, including project management and architecture. For those interested in leading teams and managing complex projects, earning a degrees in project management can be a strategic move. This field focuses on planning, organizing, and overseeing projects to meet goals efficiently.

Architecture enthusiasts can benefit from flexible learning options through an architect degree online. Such programs offer the chance to gain foundational and advanced knowledge in design and construction without traditional campus constraints.

For accelerated career advancement, students might consider an accelerated architecture degree. These intensive courses enable learners to earn credentials more quickly, making it easier to enter the workforce or qualify for advanced roles sooner.

Similarly, an accelerated project management degree offers a concentrated curriculum designed for fast-tracked learning. This option suits professionals eager to upskill rapidly or change career paths within the engineering and technology sectors.

Best Scientists Contributing to This Journal