General Engineering papers

Pofolia’s corpus holds 66 papers from General Engineering (2012–2025), each with a short summary. Below, the 20 most-cited, then the most recently added.

At a glance

• Most cited: An air brake model for longitudinal train dynamics studies (2016, 89 citations).
• The 20 papers listed have 926 citations between them.
• 9 of the 14 with a known journal quartile appeared in a Q1 journal.
• 6 have a free full text (open access).
• Most frequent journals: Engineering, American journal of materials science, Applied Sciences.
• Published between 2012 and 2024.

Most cited

Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”. How to read the signals

• An air brake model for longitudinal train dynamics studies

  Vehicle System Dynamics · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 64.00 · 89 citations

  A new integrated model for train air brakes and longitudinal dynamics has been developed, focusing on the locomotive automatic brake valve and vehicle distribution valve.

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• Using Grouting of Shield Tunneling to Reduce Settlements of Overlying Tunnels: Case Study in Shenzhen Metro Construction

  Journal of Construction Engineering and Management · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 66.75 · 68 citations

  A novel grouting control method for shield tunneling effectively reduced settlements in an existing tunnel by 70% below the allowable limit during Shenzhen Metro construction.

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• Research on Combined Construction Technology for Cross-Subway Tunnels in Underground Spaces

  Engineering · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 16.48 · 60 citations

  A novel combined construction technology, integrating multiple specialized techniques, has been developed to enable effective cross-subway tunnel construction in already developed urban underground spaces.

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• Evaluation of train-load-induced settlement in metro tunnels

  Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Geotechnical Engineering · 2014 · Q2 · FWCI 142.06 · 55 citations

  A new model predicts cumulative tunnel settlement from train loads, showing 15.5 mm over 8 years, with 60% occurring in the first 6 months.

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• Investigation of the Settlement Behavior of Ballasted Railway Tracks Due to Dynamic Loading

  Spectrum of Mechanical Engineering and Operational Research. · 2024 · FWCI 34.33 · 53 citations · Open access

  This research refines railway track settlement models by analyzing field data and regression trends, identifying ballast compactness and maintenance as key factors influencing deterioration.

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• Mechanism of transverse deformation and assessment index for shield tunnels in soft clay under surface surcharge

  Chinese Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · 2013 · Q2 · FWCI 55.76 · 47 citations

  Tunnel diameter variation can serve as a reliable assessment index to predict the performance and safety of shield tunnels in soft soils under surface surcharge.

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• A novel bio-adsorbent of mint waste for dyes remediation in aqueous environments: study and modeling of isotherms for removal of methylene Blue

  Oriental Journal Of Chemistry · 2014 · FWCI 8.35 · 45 citations · Open access

  This paper introduces a new bio-adsorbent derived from mint waste for removing methylene blue dye from water. It investigates the adsorption process and models its behavior using isotherm studies.

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• Study on the Corrosive Nature of Soil Towards the Buried-Structures

  Scientific World · 2013 · FWCI 100.55 · 44 citations · Open access

  This paper investigates the corrosive effects of soil on buried structures. The abstract does not provide specific findings or results.

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• The Potential and Limits of Optimal Path Analysis,

  2016 · FWCI 28.91 · 43 citations

  Archaeological least-cost path (LCP) analysis is increasingly used to reconstruct ancient routes, identify factors shaping roads, and locate central sites within territories.

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• Ferroelectric Relaxor Behavior and Spectroscopic Properties of Ba2+ and Zr4+ Modified Sodium Bismuth Titanate

  American journal of materials science · 2012 · FWCI 44.50 · 43 citations

  New polycrystalline ceramics (Na₀.₅Bi₀.₅)₁₋ₓBaₓZrᵧTi₁₋ᵧO₃ exhibit relaxor behavior with broad dielectric peaks up to 1600°C, indicating potential for high-temperature applications.

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• Prediction methods on tunnel-excavation induced surface settlement around adjacent building

  Geomechanics and Engineering · 2017 · Q2 · FWCI 13.97 · 42 citations

  This paper proposes that surface settlement around adjacent buildings due to tunnel excavation follows corkscrew, skewed, or normal distribution curves depending on the tunnel's position relative to the building, challenging existing Gauss or Peck formula assumptions.

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• DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF A NEW SIMILAR MATERIAL FOR UNDERGROUND ENGINEERING FLUID-SOLID COUPLING MODEL TEST

  Chinese journal of rock mechanics and engineering · 2012 · FWCI 33.38 · 41 citations

  Researchers developed a new composite material simulating rock properties for fluid-solid coupling tests in underground engineering, successfully applied in a subsea tunnel model.

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• Safety Risks and Protection Measures for City Wall during Construction and Operation of Xi’an Metro

  Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities · 2020 · Q2 · FWCI 27.99 · 41 citations

  This paper identifies risks to the historic Xi'an City Wall from subway construction and operation, proposing mitigation strategies to control settlement and vibrations within guideline values.

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• Collapse mechanism and treatments of a deep tunnel in the weathered granite fault zone

  Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology · 2024 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 26.87 · 41 citations

  Tunnel excavation in weathered granite fault zones can trigger collapse by activating fractures that erode and expand, reducing rock stability. Discrete element modeling revealed an 'collapse arch' and asymmetric failure due to uneven stress fields.

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• Dynamic response of concrete pavement structure with asphalt isolating layer under moving loads

  Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering (English Edition) · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 41.77 · 40 citations

  Adding an asphalt isolating layer to concrete pavement can reduce stress and deflection under moving loads, with greater benefits seen from better bonding between layers.

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• Research on Modifying Blast Furnace Slag as a Raw Material of Slag Fiber

  Materials and Manufacturing Processes · 2014 · Q1 · FWCI 41.78 · 40 citations

  Adding fly-ash to blast furnace slag increases its acidity and viscosity coefficients while decreasing pH, enhancing slag fiber stability and reducing slag viscosity.

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• Influence and Control Strategy for Local Settlement for High-Speed Railway Infrastructure

  Engineering · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 7.08 · 38 citations

  Groundwater exploitation is identified as the direct cause of differential settlement in high-speed railway lines, impacting vehicle-track-bridge dynamics.

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• Prediction method of surface settlement of rectangular pipe jacking tunnel based on improved PSO-BP neural network

  Scientific Reports · 2023 · Q1 · FWCI 29.87 · 32 citations · Open access

  An improved PSO-BP neural network model significantly enhances the prediction accuracy and robustness of surface settlement for rectangular pipe jacking tunnels, especially during gentle subsidence with large variations.

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• In Situ Test Study on Freezing Scheme of Freeze-Sealing Pipe Roof Applied to the Gongbei Tunnel in the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge

  Applied Sciences · 2016 · Q2 · FWCI 31.86 · 32 citations · Open access

  An in-situ test identified the optimal freeze-sealing pipe roof scheme for the Gongbei Tunnel, using solid pipes complemented by hollow pipes during active freezing and a cold control mode for maintaining stability.

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• Application and Prospect of Straddle Monorail Transit System in China

  Urban Rail Transit · 2015 · Q1 · FWCI 20.50 · 32 citations · Open access

  Straddle monorails, characterized by rubber wheels and concrete beams, offer advantages like strong climbing ability and small turning radius, making them suitable for challenging urban terrains.

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Recently added

• Settlement characteristics and evaluation approach of embankment widening over soft clay

  Canadian Geotechnical Journal · 2025 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 21.74 · 20 citations

  A simplified bi-Gaussian function model accurately predicts settlement profiles from embankment widening over soft clay, validated against centrifuge tests and numerical data.

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• Investigation of the Settlement Behavior of Ballasted Railway Tracks Due to Dynamic Loading

  Spectrum of Mechanical Engineering and Operational Research. · 2024 · FWCI 34.33 · 53 citations · Open access

  This research refines railway track settlement models by analyzing field data and regression trends, identifying ballast compactness and maintenance as key factors influencing deterioration.

  Go to source →

• Collapse mechanism and treatments of a deep tunnel in the weathered granite fault zone

  Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology · 2024 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 26.87 · 41 citations

  Tunnel excavation in weathered granite fault zones can trigger collapse by activating fractures that erode and expand, reducing rock stability. Discrete element modeling revealed an 'collapse arch' and asymmetric failure due to uneven stress fields.

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• Transfer relation between subgrade frost heave and slab track deformation and vehicle dynamic response in seasonally frozen ground

  Journal of Zhejiang University. Science A · 2024 · FWCI 14.35 · 22 citations

  Subgrade frost heave near a slab track joint transfers deformation with an amplitude ratio reaching 20%, and long-wave frost heave causes less track deformation than short-wave frost heave.

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• Prediction method of surface settlement of rectangular pipe jacking tunnel based on improved PSO-BP neural network

  Scientific Reports · 2023 · Q1 · FWCI 29.87 · 32 citations · Open access

  An improved PSO-BP neural network model significantly enhances the prediction accuracy and robustness of surface settlement for rectangular pipe jacking tunnels, especially during gentle subsidence with large variations.

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• Dynamic Diffusion Model of Stray Current in DC Traction Power Supply System

  IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery · 2023 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 20.32 · 28 citations

  A novel dynamic diffusion model (MTSM) for stray current in DC traction power supply systems, co-simulated with the return system and validated by field experiments, reveals that direct rail grounding in depots and proximity to rivers/lakes significantly worsen ground potential gradients and stray current.

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• Contrastive and Non-Contrastive Self-Supervised Learning Recover Global and Local Spectral Embedding Methods

  arXiv (Cornell University) · 2022 · 22 citations · Open access

  A new framework unifies contrastive and non-contrastive self-supervised learning (SSL) methods, showing they correspond to spectral embedding techniques like Laplacian Eigenmaps and Multidimensional Scaling.

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• Research progress of elastic topological materials

  力学进展 · 2021 · FWCI 29.74 · 25 citations

  Elastic topological materials, inspired by quantum systems, enable unprecedented control over elastic wave propagation, offering unidirectional and dissipationless energy transport.

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