Abstract:In 1953, Li Siguang published the paper "On the Triple Fundamental Concepts of Geological Structures," which discussed the definitions, categories, and geological implications of structural elements of tectonic traces, block morphology, and tectonic systems. He proposed the "triple fundamental concepts," which are independent yet overlapping and interrelated, leading the development of earth system science. This paper analyzes new data from the past 70 years, focusing on the fundamental concepts of geomechanics, including basic theory, application directions, and investigation methods, and explores the development of the geomechanics discipline.