Geotechnical Risk and Safety

<p>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: <strong>1.</strong> Evaluation and control of uncertainties through investigation design and construction of geotechnical structures; <strong>2.</strong> Performance-based specifications reliability based design and limit state design of geotechnical structures and design code developments; <strong>3.</strong> Risk assessment and management of geo-hazards such as landslides earthquakes debris flow etc.; <strong>4.</strong> Risk management issues concerning large geotechnical construction projects; <strong>5.</strong> Repair and maintenance strategies of geotechnical structures. Intended for researchers and practitioners in geotechnical geological infrastructure and construction engineering.</p>