Advance in Marine Geotechnical Engineering

Marine geotechnical engineering is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by
the increasing global demand for offshore energy, resilient coastal infrastructure, and sustainable seabed utilization. Traditionally focused on foundation design for offshore structures, the field now encompasses a wide range of challenges, including deep-sea mineral exploration, subsea cable routing, offshore wind turbine installations, and the assessment of submarine slope stability in response to climate change-induced events. Marine geotechnical engineering involves the application of geoscientific knowledge and innovative engineering approaches to investigate and characterize seafloor materials
[Contribution 1, Contribution 10]. Despite ongoing progress, the mechanical behavior of seafloor soils—particularly in response to infrastructure development—remains insufficiently understood. Tools such as cone penetration testing with pore pressure measurement, piezocone testing, and advanced geophysical surveys have enhanced the resolution of site investigations [1,2]. Furthermore, coupled hydro-mechanical modeling techniques now allow for more accurate simulations of soil behavior under cyclic and dynamic loading, which is critical for offshore wind farms and seismic-prone marine environments [Contribution 5, Contribution 6, Contribution 13, [3–6]]. Given the increasing complexity and scale
of offshore structures, such as wind farms, pipelines, and subsea foundations, addressing this knowledge gap is more critical than ever.

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