Geotechnical risk and safety proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Geotechnical Safety and Risk, Gifu, Japan, 11-12 June 2009)

Communication of risks within a transparent and accountable framework is essential in view of increasing mobility and the complexity of the modern society and the field of geotechnical engineering does not form an exception. As a result, modern risk assessment and management are required in all aspe...

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Corporate Author: International Symposium on Geotechnical Safety & Risk Gifu-shi, Japan
Other Authors: Honjo, Yusuke
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton CRC Press c2009
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Online Access:http://books.google.com/books?id=kzhOjdzLUzQC&printsec=frontcover&cd=1&source=gbs_ViewAPI#v=onepage&q&f=false
Summary:Communication of risks within a transparent and accountable framework is essential in view of increasing mobility and the complexity of the modern society and the field of geotechnical engineering does not form an exception. As a result, modern risk assessment and management are required in all aspects of geotechnical issues, such as planning, design, construction of geotechnical structures, mitigation of geo-hazards, management of large construction projects, maintenance of structures and life-cycle cost evaluation. This volume discusses: 1. Evaluation and control of uncertainties through investigation, design and construction of geotechnical structures; 2. Performance-based specifications, reliability based design and limit state design of geotechnical structures, and design code developments; 3. Risk assessment and management of geo-hazards, such as landslides, earthquakes, debris flow, etc.; 4. Risk management issues concerning large geotechnical construction projects; 5. Repair and maintenance strategies of geotechnical structures. Intended for researchers and practitioners in geotechnical, geological, infrastructure and construction engineering
Physical Description:xiii, 453 p. ill., maps 25 cm 1 CD-ROM
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9780415498746