Measured vs Predicted Geotechnical Performance

Synopsis:

Prediction of geotechnical behaviour is difficult. Large quantities of geotechnical instrumentation data is often collected on construction sites and compared with AAA levels but without direct relationship with the original design predictions. The speaker will discuss the benefits which geotechnical engineers can bring to projects when adopting an “aware and informed” approach during construction rather than the traditional “conservative and blind” approach.

The speaker will share three real life project examples where knowledge can be gained and confidence can be earned through the involvement of the geotechnical designer and the application of measured vs predicted geotechnical performance.

About the Speaker:

David Sein was born and bred in Melbourne Australia and graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1995. After graduation he worked on civil engineering projects in Canada and then moved to Hong Kong in 1997 where he has remained ever since. He cut his teeth at C M…