Abstract
Abstract Stone columns have garnered significant interest in geotechnical engineering as an effective ground improvement technique for enhancing the load-bearing capacity and mitigating settlement issues in soft soils. This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of scholarly literature on stone columns, utilizing data from the Web of Science database spanning from 1975 to 2023. The analysis aims to provide insights into publication trends, influential journals, key research institutions and authors, geographical distributions, and emerging themes in this domain. Through a systematic data curation process, 505 relevant publications were analyzed using Excel and VOSviewer software. The findings reveal a notable emphasis on geosynthetic encasements, load-settlement behavior, and soft soil reinforcement, with China being a major contributor. Over the past 48 years, the research has evolved from static loading to dynamic loading, sustainable structures, and artificial intelligence applications, as evidenced by the highly cited publications. This study maps the development, current state, and potential future directions of stone column research, serving as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in geotechnical engineering.
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