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Molina-Gomez, FaustoCorresponding AuthorGalindo-Aires, Ruben AngelAuthor

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June 3, 2025
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Evaluation of the Shear Modulus Degradation by a Modified Hyperbolic Function for Unconventional Geomaterials

Publicated to: Geosciences (Switzerland). 15 (5): 176- - 2025-05-14 15(5), DOI: 10.3390/geosciences15050176

Authors:

Patiño, H; Molina-Gómez , F; Galindo-Aires, RA
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Affiliations

Univ Politecn Madrid, Dept Geotech Engn, Calle Prof Aranguren 3, Madrid 28040, Spain - Author

Abstract

The characterisation of shear modulus degradation is essential for understanding the dynamic response of geomaterials. This article presents a modified hyperbolic model that evaluates the shear modulus for various angular strains and effective confining stresses. The model has been calibrated and validated using data from 108 resonant-column tests conducted on three different types of tailings from the Riotinto mines in Huelva, Spain. These tests were conducted on saturated samples that were consolidated at effective stresses of 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, and 300 kPa, accompanied by various combinations of torsional excitations to induce distinct angular strains. The results show that the hyperbolic model effectively predicts the shear modulus degradation in unconventional geomaterials, characterising the shear modulus under the testing conditions for the three types of Riotinto tailings. Additionally, the model can identify and confirm both the initial (or maximum) shear modulus and the reference angular strain as functions of the effective confining stress. The findings and model presented in this article contribute to enhancing the stability and resilience of geotechnical structures, including tailings storage facilities, that are subjected to dynamic loading, leading to safer designs and improved infrastructure performance.
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Keywords

DynamicsLaboratory testsModellingResonant-columResonant-columnTailings

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Geosciences (Switzerland) due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2025, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Earth and Planetary Sciences (Miscellaneous). Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q3 for the agency WoS (JCR) in the category Geosciences, Multidisciplinary.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-24:

  • WoS: 1
  • Scopus: 1
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-24:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 4 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

    It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

    • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
    • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/95157/

    As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

    • Views: 12
    • Downloads: 5
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    Leadership analysis of institutional authors

    There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Patino, Hernan) and Last Author (GALINDO AIRES, RUBEN ANGEL).

    the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been MOLINA GOMEZ, FAUSTO ANDRES.

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    Awards linked to the item

    This publication is part of the project PID2022-139202OB-I00, Neural networks and optimization techniques for the safe design and maintenance of transport infrastructure: volcanic rock geotechnics and Slope Stability (IA-Pyroslope), funded by the State Research Agency of the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities and the European Regional Development Fund, MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/ERDF, EU.
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