Bio- and Chemo- Mechanical Processes in Geotechnical Engineering

In recent years substantial advances have been made in understanding the coupling between chemical and biological processes and mechanical and hydraulic behaviours in soils and rocks. At the same time, experimentation and modelling capabilities have progressed significantly, allowing effective design of geotechnical
applications. The need for such analyses arises (for example) in chemical and biological soil improvement; nuclear, hazardous and municipal waste containment; petroleum and natural gas extraction; methane hydrate exploitation; CO2 sequestration; and assessment of pavement durability. This symposium will provide a forum to take stock of different approaches to the experimental characterisation, constitutive modelling and design/monitoring of geotechnical engineering applications. more information