Use of geosynthetics for more resilient infrastructure

Natural catastrophes, e.g. extreme weather conditions or destructive seismic events, can cause enormous damage or the collapse of infrastructure objects, resulting even in heavy losses of human lives. Typically, engineered slopes and bridges are a very sensitive part of the infrastructure, particularly exposed to climate-change. Geotechnical damage with multiplying effects is normally caused by heavy rainfalls and storms leading to floods and consequent scouring of infrastructure objects.

XXVI World Road Congress – Abu Dhabi, October 2019 Connecting Cultures, Enabling Economies - General Report

The General Report of the XXVI World Road Congress has been prepared by GHD under contract with the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport, on behalf of the United Arab Emirates. It has not been possible to include the conclusions of all sessions in this report. They will be available from PIARC’s website.

Proactive management of slope hazards - Waioeka Gorge pilot study

This article presentsthe Waioeka Gorge slope hazard pilot study.

"Young Professionals" Prize

"Young Professionals" Prize

"Best innovation" Prize, Maurice Milne Medal

"Best innovation" Prize, Maurice Milne Medal