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Forensic Geotechnical Engineering Theory and Practice
Geotechnical engineers working with forensic evaluations must apply science and engineering within the rules and practice of the legal system, in order to be effective in representing reality and resolving conflicts. Such rules and practice will vary from country to country. The geotechnical work required for the documentation of forensic cases, however, should observe the same standards of quality in all countries. To provide the required assistance in the settlement of disputes, the engineer needs to combine high quality forensic investigations consistent with good science and engineering with an ability to clearly present the matters being disputed. This keynote lecture reviews the basic requirements of forensic geotechnical engineering. The technical forensic investigation requires collection of data, problem characterization, development of failure hypotheses, a realistic back-analysis, observations in situ and in some cases performance monitoring, and most importantly quality control of not only the formal but also the technical aspects of the work. Two case histories of landslides are presented. The role of the geotechnical engineer as a forensic expert is highlighted, in particular in investigating damage and failure, evaluating the hazards and consequences, developing repair recommendations and preparing reports.
Forensic Geotechnical Engineering Theory and Practice
Geotechnical engineers working with forensic evaluations must apply science and engineering within the rules and practice of the legal system, in order to be effective in representing reality and resolving conflicts. Such rules and practice will vary from country to country. The geotechnical work required for the documentation of forensic cases, however, should observe the same standards of quality in all countries. To provide the required assistance in the settlement of disputes, the engineer needs to combine high quality forensic investigations consistent with good science and engineering with an ability to clearly present the matters being disputed. This keynote lecture reviews the basic requirements of forensic geotechnical engineering. The technical forensic investigation requires collection of data, problem characterization, development of failure hypotheses, a realistic back-analysis, observations in situ and in some cases performance monitoring, and most importantly quality control of not only the formal but also the technical aspects of the work. Two case histories of landslides are presented. The role of the geotechnical engineer as a forensic expert is highlighted, in particular in investigating damage and failure, evaluating the hazards and consequences, developing repair recommendations and preparing reports.
Forensic Geotechnical Engineering Theory and Practice
Developments in Geotechnical Engineering
Rao, V.V.S. (editor) / Sivakumar Babu, G.L. (editor) / Lacasse, Suzanne (author)
2015-08-29
21 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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