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Advancing soil‑structure interaction (SSI): a comprehensive review of current practices, challenges, and future directions

The safety, stability, and long-term performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures depend significantly on soilstructure interaction (SSI), a critical phenomenon governing the dynamic relationship between soil and structural behaviour. SSI plays a pivotal role in seismic design, influencing the...

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Main Authors:	Imtiyaz, Akbar Najar, Raudhah, Ahmadi, Akeem Gbenga, Amuda, Raghad, Mourad, Neveen El, Bendary, Idawati, Ismail, Nabilah, Abu Bakar, Shanshan, Tang
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Language:	English
Published:	Springer Nature 2025
Subjects:	Q Science (General) TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Online Access:	http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/47458/1/Najar_et_al-2025-Journal_of_Infrastructure_Preservation_and_Resilience.pdf http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/47458/ https://jipr.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s43065-025-00118-2 https://doi.org/10.1186/s43065-025-00118-2
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spelling	my.unimas.ir-474582025-02-03T02:22:22Z http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/47458/ Advancing soil‑structure interaction (SSI): a comprehensive review of current practices, challenges, and future directions Imtiyaz, Akbar Najar Raudhah, Ahmadi Akeem Gbenga, Amuda Raghad, Mourad Neveen El, Bendary Idawati, Ismail Nabilah, Abu Bakar Shanshan, Tang Q Science (General) TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) The safety, stability, and long-term performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures depend significantly on soilstructure interaction (SSI), a critical phenomenon governing the dynamic relationship between soil and structural behaviour. SSI plays a pivotal role in seismic design, influencing the stiffness, damping, and natural frequency of structures, yet its application in practical design remains underutilized due to challenges in modelling and integrating code provisions. This review synthesizes existing knowledge on SSI, emphasizing its impact on buildings, bridges, and foundations under static and dynamic loads. It highlights advancements in analytical, numerical, and experimental modelling methods, such as finite element analysis and discrete element methods, and evaluates their effectiveness in capturing the complex interactions between soil and structural systems. The review identifies key gaps, including a lack of unified guidelines in international codes, inadequate integration of SSI in real-world design processes, and limited exploration of its role in emerging engineering challenges like sustainability and climate resilience. Historical seismic events, such as the Kobe and Loma Prieta earthquakes, are analysed to underscore the detrimental consequences of neglecting SSI considerations. Additionally, the review discusses recent innovations, including the application of machine learning and advanced computational tools, and their potential to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of SSI analysis. This study offers actionable insights for improving design practices, such as adapting SSI frameworks for structures on soft soils and incorporating dynamic interactions in seismic design codes. It concludes with a call for interdisciplinary collaboration and future research into novel SSI applications, including its integration with smart sensing technologies and sustainable infrastructure design. This review bridges the gap between theoretical advancements and practical applications of soil-structure interaction (SSI) by synthesizing current knowledge, identifying critical research gaps, and proposing innovative solutions to enhance structural resilience, sustainability, and seismic safety. Springer Nature 2025-01-26 Article PeerReviewed text en http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/47458/1/Najar_et_al-2025-Journal_of_Infrastructure_Preservation_and_Resilience.pdf Imtiyaz, Akbar Najar and Raudhah, Ahmadi and Akeem Gbenga, Amuda and Raghad, Mourad and Neveen El, Bendary and Idawati, Ismail and Nabilah, Abu Bakar and Shanshan, Tang (2025) Advancing soil‑structure interaction (SSI): a comprehensive review of current practices, challenges, and future directions. Journal of Infrastructure Preservation and Resilience, 6 (5). pp. 1-25. ISSN 2662-2521 https://jipr.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s43065-025-00118-2 https://doi.org/10.1186/s43065-025-00118-2
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spellingShingle	Q Science (General) TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) Imtiyaz, Akbar Najar Raudhah, Ahmadi Akeem Gbenga, Amuda Raghad, Mourad Neveen El, Bendary Idawati, Ismail Nabilah, Abu Bakar Shanshan, Tang Advancing soil‑structure interaction (SSI): a comprehensive review of current practices, challenges, and future directions
description	The safety, stability, and long-term performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures depend significantly on soilstructure interaction (SSI), a critical phenomenon governing the dynamic relationship between soil and structural behaviour. SSI plays a pivotal role in seismic design, influencing the stiffness, damping, and natural frequency of structures, yet its application in practical design remains underutilized due to challenges in modelling and integrating code provisions. This review synthesizes existing knowledge on SSI, emphasizing its impact on buildings, bridges, and foundations under static and dynamic loads. It highlights advancements in analytical, numerical, and experimental modelling methods, such as finite element analysis and discrete element methods, and evaluates their effectiveness in capturing the complex interactions between soil and structural systems. The review identifies key gaps, including a lack of unified guidelines in international codes, inadequate integration of SSI in real-world design processes, and limited exploration of its role in emerging engineering challenges like sustainability and climate resilience. Historical seismic events, such as the Kobe and Loma Prieta earthquakes, are analysed to underscore the detrimental consequences of neglecting SSI considerations. Additionally, the review discusses recent innovations, including the application of machine learning and advanced computational tools, and their potential to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of SSI analysis. This study offers actionable insights for improving design practices, such as adapting SSI frameworks for structures on soft soils and incorporating dynamic interactions in seismic design codes. It concludes with a call for interdisciplinary collaboration and future research into novel SSI applications, including its integration with smart sensing technologies and sustainable infrastructure design. This review bridges the gap between theoretical advancements and practical applications of soil-structure interaction (SSI) by synthesizing current knowledge, identifying critical research gaps, and proposing innovative solutions to enhance structural resilience, sustainability, and seismic safety.
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author	Imtiyaz, Akbar Najar Raudhah, Ahmadi Akeem Gbenga, Amuda Raghad, Mourad Neveen El, Bendary Idawati, Ismail Nabilah, Abu Bakar Shanshan, Tang
author_facet	Imtiyaz, Akbar Najar Raudhah, Ahmadi Akeem Gbenga, Amuda Raghad, Mourad Neveen El, Bendary Idawati, Ismail Nabilah, Abu Bakar Shanshan, Tang
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title	Advancing soil‑structure interaction (SSI): a comprehensive review of current practices, challenges, and future directions
title_short	Advancing soil‑structure interaction (SSI): a comprehensive review of current practices, challenges, and future directions
title_full	Advancing soil‑structure interaction (SSI): a comprehensive review of current practices, challenges, and future directions
title_fullStr	Advancing soil‑structure interaction (SSI): a comprehensive review of current practices, challenges, and future directions
title_full_unstemmed	Advancing soil‑structure interaction (SSI): a comprehensive review of current practices, challenges, and future directions
title_sort	advancing soil‑structure interaction (ssi): a comprehensive review of current practices, challenges, and future directions
publisher	Springer Nature
publishDate	2025
url	http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/47458/1/Najar_et_al-2025-Journal_of_Infrastructure_Preservation_and_Resilience.pdf http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/47458/ https://jipr.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s43065-025-00118-2 https://doi.org/10.1186/s43065-025-00118-2
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