The Case Histories Journal is a peer-review, diamond-level open access journal of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE). It focuses on the broad area of geotechnical and geological practice, with a focus on careful documentation of case histories and an emphasis on the field performance of infrastructure and the geologic environment. All papers published in the journal are accompanied by electronic data for better documentation of each case history.

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Unique Characteristics

Global Reach

Diamond-open access. Each paper downloaded ~1,000 times annually.

Data Rich

All papers accompanied by electronic data and positioned on a map.

Peer Reviewed

Editorial Board consisting of ISSMGE Technical Committee Members.

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Recent Papers

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Analyzing the Field Performance of a GM-GCL Landfill Bottom Lining System

Leslie Okine, Poyu Zhang, Tarek Abichou, Jiannan Chen

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Application of Phytotechnologies for the Control of Wind Erosion and Landscape Rehabilitation of a Filtered Tailings Deposit in the Atacama Region, Chile

Pamela Valenzuela, Juan Palma, Osvaldo Moreno, Claudia Ortiz, Claudio Masson

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Pont de Pierre of Bordeaux Data Monitoring Analysis: Applications of HST and BDLM Models and Benefits for Reinforcement Works

Gilles Valdeyron

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Uplift Load Monitoring for Two Bored Piles in Shrink-swell Soil

Jean-Louis Briaud, Jerome Sfeir

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Latest Announcements

Special Issue on Environmental Geotechnics by ISSMGE TC215 Published
Special Issue on Environmental Geotechnics by ISSMGE TC215 Published
31 October 2025

We are pleased to announce the Special Issue #3 of Volume #8 of the International Journal of Geoengineering Case Histories, an official Journal of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE)....

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Vol. 8, Issue 1 of the IJGCH has been released!
Vol. 8, Issue 1 of the IJGCH has been released!
28 May 2025

We are pleased to announce the Issue #1 of Volume #8 of the International Journal of Geoengineering Case Histories, an official Journal of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE).  Papers published in t...

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117,260 paper downloads in 2024 for the ISSMGE International Journal of Geoengineering Case Histories!
117,260 paper downloads in 2024 for the ISSMGE International Journal of Geoengineering Case Histories!
5 February 2025

The ISSMGE International Journal of Geoengineering Case Histories is proud to announce that its papers were downloaded 117,260 times in 2024 (up 17% from 100,103 downloads in 2023). The...

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Funding Organizations

The open access mission of the ISSMGE International Journal of Geoengineering Case Histories is supported by forward looking organizations and companies that value the importance of providing professionals with access to high quality technical knowledge and are committed to the advancement of the geoprofession at a global scale.

The sustained financial support of these organizations allows the journals to make the papers of this scientific journal fully accessible to all geotechnical engineers worldwide:

Organizations that are supporting the journal are acknowledged on the website of the journal, and the ISSMGE website. Also, their support is acknowledged as backpage to all electronic copies of the papers published in the journal and are seen by tens of thousands of professionals every year.