Managing uncertainties in the geotechnical design of climate change resilient infrastructures
Managing uncertainties in the geotechnical design of climate change resilient infrastructures
The design of geotechnical infrastructures is the outcome of a qualitative interpolation of a series of factors, from the feasibility study to the final design phase. It is good practice to start the geotechnical assessment from the geo- morphological data available at the studied area. This is combined afterwards with available information from surrounding projects, additional geotechnical investigations and professional experience. The overall outline of the design is provided by technical standards, other than by the needs of customers and society. One of the challenges that the geotechnical engineer encounters during the design is to find the correct balance between those decision factors, especially in areas where the risk for geohazards may be relevant both for the project itself and for the socio-economic development of the area. Furthermore, it is more and more acknowledged that uncertainties in geotechnical design also need to be addressed in relation to the impact of climate change on structures. This paper presents an overview of the current climate change adaptation strategies for geo- structures in Europe, highlighting the need for scientific research for the implementation of methodologies centred on geotechnical engineering practice and design. Hence, it invites to discuss at a more practical level about the future needs for conceiving geotechnical infrastructures resilient to the effects of climate change.
P. Vitale; Z. Q. Liu
18th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ECSMGE2024)
B - Geohazards
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