Forensic Geotechnical Engineering is a relatively new discipline. It involves detailed identification of the type of distress a structure has undergone, determination of the cause of distress by studying the history of the built structure from design stage to distress stage and finally pinpointing the causes of distress. The usual "standard" methods of the evaluation of subsoil behavior, the analysis and design provided through these methods are not adequate for this "back analysis". This workshop is intended to bring together experts who have analyzed various types of case histories to discuss and develop guidelines for practice.
The TC 40 Committee in cooperation with the Hungarian IISMGE National Committee and the Hungarian Chamber of Engineers is pleased to invite you to Budapest, the wonderful Capital city of Hungary for the International Workshop (ISSMGE TC40 Hungary 2010), which is to be held at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics from 24th to 25th September, 2010.
Topics:
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Failures, Disputes, Causes and Solutions in Geotechnics
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Systemic Failure in Civil Engineering - its Causes and Avoidance
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Geotechnical Education - Presentations of Case Histories
- Slope Failures on Flood Protection Dikes
Participants of the workshop will have the opportunity to discuss and comment on the presentations. The workshop consists of two days:
- Invited lectures
- Discussion and workshop