Evolution Mechanism and Prevention Technology of Karst Geological Engineering Disasters

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Evolution Mechanism and Prevention Technology of Karst Geological Engineering Disasters

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06 January 2026

Editorial: Evolution mechanism and prevention technology of karst geological engineering disasters

Pengfei Liu

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Peishuai Chen

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Xiangrong Song

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Xin Feng

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Cong Zhang

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Soluble rocks, such as limestone and dolomite, can create karst formations, including caves, gullies, and troughs, due to long-term groundwater erosion. These karst formations are prevalent worldwide. Construction projects in karst regions often face risks of sudden and severe ground collapses, endangering the project's integrity, safety, and the well-being of individuals.

Karst formations exhibit diverse, heterogeneous, regional, and unpredictable characteristics influenced by geological factors such as sedimentation, structure, and hydrology. Addressing karst-related disasters has become a pressing concern in engineering. Understanding the mechanisms behind karst geological engineering disasters, developing precise detection methods for karst formations, and implementing effective treatment technologies are essential for successful construction projects.

This Research Topic focuses on original or review papers that explore the mechanisms of karst geological engineering disasters and their treatment. Submissions related to the following themes are encouraged but not limited to:
• Hydrogeology in karst regions;
• Experimental testing or numerical simulations to understand karst geological engineering disasters;
• Innovative equipment, technologies, and methods for karst exploration;
• Structural responses during construction in karst regions;
• Novel materials, equipment, and technologies for karst treatment;
• Case studies showcasing karst geological engineering construction projects.

Soluble rocks, such as limestone and dolomite, can create karst formations, including caves, gullies, and troughs, due to long-term groundwater erosion. These karst formations are prevalent worldwide. Construction projects in karst regions often face risks of sudden and severe ground collapses, endangering the project's integrity, safety, and the well-being of individuals.

Karst formations exhibit diverse, heterogeneous, regional, and unpredictable characteristics influenced by geological factors such as sedimentation, structure, and hydrology. Addressing karst-related disasters has become a pressing concern in engineering. Understanding the mechanisms behind karst geological engineering disasters, developing precise detection methods for karst formations, and implementing effective treatment technologies are essential for successful construction projects.

This Research Topic focuses on original or review papers that explore the mechanisms of karst geological engineering disasters and their treatment. Submissions related to the following themes are encouraged but not limited to:
• Hydrogeology in karst regions;
• Experimental testing or numerical simulations to understand karst geological engineering disasters;
• Innovative equipment, technologies, and methods for karst exploration;
• Structural responses during construction in karst regions;
• Novel materials, equipment, and technologies for karst treatment;
• Case studies showcasing karst geological engineering construction projects.

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