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7 articles for “Geotechnical Risk”
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Economic Sustainability of Transportation Infrastructure Procurement: The Differing Site Condition Clause Debate as an Underlying Environmental Trigger to Cost Overruns
Abstract: Case law is rife with contractual disputes arising due to lack of adequate geotechnical risk containment during procurement. The use of a ‘Differing Site Conditions (DSC) clause’, implies that, in the event of encountering a subsurface/geo-environmental condition different from that which was indicated in the contract, the owner bears the additional cost for executing the work under such conditions. However, the literature indicates a divergence in industry practise, with some …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 11–19 Read article
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Integrating Sensor Technologies and Machine Learning for Detection and Mitigation of Structural Deformity and Slope Failure in Opencast Mines
Abstract: With furtherance in the mining industry, accidents due to slope failure are frequent in mining sites. Slope instability, a complex process, seriously threatens the miner’s life and properties. The damage inflicted by slope failures in the recent past has pulled the attention of authorities toward implementing disaster risk reduction measures. This research aims to develop an innovative approach that combines sensor technologies and machine learning techniques to detect and mitigate …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 38–45 Read article
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Reliability-Based Prediction of Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundation Along Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano Pipeline Track
Abstract: This paper investigates the geotechnical properties and reliability-based bearing capacity predictions for shallow foundations along the proposed Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (A-K-K) pipeline track in Nigeria. The variability of subsoil properties along this route poses significant challenges to ensuring foundation stability and safety, necessitating an in-depth study. A total of twenty boreholes were strategically drilled at key locations to a maximum depth of 30 meters, providing comprehensive subsurface profiles. Soil samples collected from …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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Indigenous Technique of Biochar Production and Effect of Biochar Application on the Geotechnical Properties of the Expansive Soils
Abstract: Expansive soils have been a source of risk to human beings as they causes huge economic loss including damage to buildings, roads and other civil infrastructures because of their low compressive strength and excessive settlement characteristics. One of the available options is to replace such soils before starting any civil engineering construction but looking to huge costs involved in replacement; it is generally not practiced nowadays. Another viable alternative is …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 50–63 Read article
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Landslide Risk Assessment in Kodagu District, Karnataka: A Case Study
Abstract: AbstractIn this study, an attempt has been made to assess the landslide risk zones using a GIS based weighted linear overlay method with Satty’s analytical hierarchical process to maintain consistency for assigning rank and weight for following factors includes geology, geomorphology, rainfall, soil, road density, drainage density, and topographic triggering factors such as slope and aspects are taken as input for assessment of landslide risk.Thus the technique used in landslide …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 19–34 Read article
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Analyzing the Effects of Soil-Structure Interaction and Geometric Configuration on Structure
Abstract: This study investigates how varying soil types impact the seismic performance of a 30-story building, simulated using ETABS software. The research focuses on key parameters such as soil type, different shapes of structure, base shear, and inter-story drifts under different soil conditions, ranging from soft clay to dense sand. By comparing fixed-base models with those incorporating soil-structure interaction (SSI), the analysis highlights significant differences influenced by soil type. The findings …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Foundation in Weak Soil
Abstract: In geotechnical engineering, it is crucial to evaluate the interaction between structural loads and soil properties to ensure the stability and safety of foundations. In this scenario, the column is subjected to a load of 120 tons, with an additional 10% safety factor added, resulting in a total load of 132 tons at the foundation base. The foundation base is designed with dimensions of 2.5 meters by 2.5 meters, and …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 47–52 Read article