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The Role of Behavioural Factors and Cognitive Biases in Rock Engineering
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5095-4425
Abstract In this paper, the authors investigate the role that behavioural factors and cognitive biases play in rock engineering. The concept of behavioural rock engineering is herein introduced as the study of rock engineering as it pertains to design decision-making processes made by individuals. The objectives of this paper are twofold: (i) to provide a better understanding how knowledge is used (or not used) in rock engineering to achieve conclusions based on an individual’s experience; and (ii) to offer a critical discussion on the resistance to changing methods that were first developed in the 1960s and 1970s. Accordingly, the paper presents a critical review of what engineers and professional refer to as industry standards in rock engineering; the discussion is centred around the concepts of uncertainty and variability, which form our aggregate knowledge of a problem, and the distinction between knowledge, experience and engineering judgement. The objective of this paper is not to discourage the use of rock mass classification/characterisation systems; rather, to encourage a more careful, considerate and reflective use of those varied systems. Ultimately, preferential engineering attachment biases should not be allowed to become a hindrance to the proposal and adoption of improved versions and alternatives to current empirical methods.
The Role of Behavioural Factors and Cognitive Biases in Rock Engineering
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5095-4425
Abstract In this paper, the authors investigate the role that behavioural factors and cognitive biases play in rock engineering. The concept of behavioural rock engineering is herein introduced as the study of rock engineering as it pertains to design decision-making processes made by individuals. The objectives of this paper are twofold: (i) to provide a better understanding how knowledge is used (or not used) in rock engineering to achieve conclusions based on an individual’s experience; and (ii) to offer a critical discussion on the resistance to changing methods that were first developed in the 1960s and 1970s. Accordingly, the paper presents a critical review of what engineers and professional refer to as industry standards in rock engineering; the discussion is centred around the concepts of uncertainty and variability, which form our aggregate knowledge of a problem, and the distinction between knowledge, experience and engineering judgement. The objective of this paper is not to discourage the use of rock mass classification/characterisation systems; rather, to encourage a more careful, considerate and reflective use of those varied systems. Ultimately, preferential engineering attachment biases should not be allowed to become a hindrance to the proposal and adoption of improved versions and alternatives to current empirical methods.
The Role of Behavioural Factors and Cognitive Biases in Rock Engineering
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5095-4425
Abstract In this paper, the authors investigate the role that behavioural factors and cognitive biases play in rock engineering. The concept of behavioural rock engineering is herein introduced as the study of rock engineering as it pertains to design decision-making processes made by individuals. The objectives of this paper are twofold: (i) to provide a better understanding how knowledge is used (or not used) in rock engineering to achieve conclusions based on an individual’s experience; and (ii) to offer a critical discussion on the resistance to changing methods that were first developed in the 1960s and 1970s. Accordingly, the paper presents a critical review of what engineers and professional refer to as industry standards in rock engineering; the discussion is centred around the concepts of uncertainty and variability, which form our aggregate knowledge of a problem, and the distinction between knowledge, experience and engineering judgement. The objective of this paper is not to discourage the use of rock mass classification/characterisation systems; rather, to encourage a more careful, considerate and reflective use of those varied systems. Ultimately, preferential engineering attachment biases should not be allowed to become a hindrance to the proposal and adoption of improved versions and alternatives to current empirical methods.
The Role of Behavioural Factors and Cognitive Biases in Rock Engineering
Elmo, Davide (author) / Stead, Doug (author)
2021
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
BKL:
38.58
Geomechanik
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56.20
Ingenieurgeologie, Bodenmechanik
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38.58$jGeomechanik
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56.20$jIngenieurgeologie$jBodenmechanik
RVK:
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