Research Status and the Prospect of Fractal Characteristics of Soil Microstructures
The fractal characteristics of soil microstructures, including the size, distribution, and dynamic evolution process of soil particles, cracks, and intergranular pores, are important factors influencing the macroscopic physical properties of soils. Quantitative characterization, qualitative analysis...
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| description | The fractal characteristics of soil microstructures, including the size, distribution, and dynamic evolution process of soil particles, cracks, and intergranular pores, are important factors influencing the macroscopic physical properties of soils. Quantitative characterization, qualitative analysis, and the impact of fractal characteristics on macroscopic properties have been important research directions in recent years. This paper summarizes the research status on soil microstructure fractal characteristics, elaborating on the kinds of soil fractal characteristics, the calculation methods of fractal characteristic parameters, and the influence of fractal characteristics on macroscopic properties. Based on existing research results, this paper proposes that future research on soil microstructure fractal characteristics should focus on the following aspects: (1) advancing fractal characteristic research towards higher precision and multi-dimensionality to reveal the internal relations between soil fractal characteristics and macroscopic physical properties; (2) strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration to promote theoretical innovation in fractal analysis and build a more comprehensive system for studying the evolution of soil fractal characteristics; and (3) a close integration with engineering tests to promote the application and transformation of research results, providing valuable references for optimizing construction schemes and improving the service performance of engineering structures. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b0f301a609754149a4b8ff621dcb6fdb2025-08-20T02:17:59ZengMDPI AGFractal and Fractional2504-31102025-04-019422310.3390/fractalfract9040223Research Status and the Prospect of Fractal Characteristics of Soil MicrostructuresJiandong Li0Shengjie Jia1Xu Wang2Yanjie Zhang3Deren Liu4School of Civil Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, ChinaSchool of Civil Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, ChinaSchool of Civil Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, ChinaSchool of Civil Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, ChinaSchool of Civil Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, ChinaThe fractal characteristics of soil microstructures, including the size, distribution, and dynamic evolution process of soil particles, cracks, and intergranular pores, are important factors influencing the macroscopic physical properties of soils. Quantitative characterization, qualitative analysis, and the impact of fractal characteristics on macroscopic properties have been important research directions in recent years. This paper summarizes the research status on soil microstructure fractal characteristics, elaborating on the kinds of soil fractal characteristics, the calculation methods of fractal characteristic parameters, and the influence of fractal characteristics on macroscopic properties. Based on existing research results, this paper proposes that future research on soil microstructure fractal characteristics should focus on the following aspects: (1) advancing fractal characteristic research towards higher precision and multi-dimensionality to reveal the internal relations between soil fractal characteristics and macroscopic physical properties; (2) strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration to promote theoretical innovation in fractal analysis and build a more comprehensive system for studying the evolution of soil fractal characteristics; and (3) a close integration with engineering tests to promote the application and transformation of research results, providing valuable references for optimizing construction schemes and improving the service performance of engineering structures.https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3110/9/4/223soil microstructurefractal characteristicsfractal dimensionmacroscopic properties |
| spellingShingle | Jiandong Li Shengjie Jia Xu Wang Yanjie Zhang Deren Liu Research Status and the Prospect of Fractal Characteristics of Soil Microstructures Fractal and Fractional soil microstructure fractal characteristics fractal dimension macroscopic properties |
| title | Research Status and the Prospect of Fractal Characteristics of Soil Microstructures |
| title_full | Research Status and the Prospect of Fractal Characteristics of Soil Microstructures |
| title_fullStr | Research Status and the Prospect of Fractal Characteristics of Soil Microstructures |
| title_full_unstemmed | Research Status and the Prospect of Fractal Characteristics of Soil Microstructures |
| title_short | Research Status and the Prospect of Fractal Characteristics of Soil Microstructures |
| title_sort | research status and the prospect of fractal characteristics of soil microstructures |
| topic | soil microstructure fractal characteristics fractal dimension macroscopic properties |
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