Risk Management for Geotechnical Engineering: Hazard, Risks and Consequences covers the application of risk management for soil and rock engineering projects, and the preparation of reliable designs that account for uncertainty.
The book discusses qualitative risk assessments based on experience and judgement, as well as quantitative risk analysis using probabilistic methods and decision analysis to optimize designs. Many examples are included of how risk management can be applied to geotechnical engineering, with case studies presented for debris flows, rock falls, tunnel stability, and dam foundations. Also discussed are issues of liability insurance and contract law related to geotechnical engineering.
This comprehensive book is ideal for practicing geotechnical engineers, addressing the challenges of making decisions in circumstances where uncertainties exist in site conditions, material properties and analysis methods.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Uncertainty and Risk in Geotechnical Engineering
Chapter 2 : Capacity and Demand - Factor of Safety, Probability of Failure
Chapter 3 : Structure of Risk Management Programs
Chapter 4 : Risk Analysis
Chapter 5 : Risk Evaluation and Acceptance
Chapter 6 : Event Trees - Structure of Risk Events
Chapter 7 : Decision Analysis
Chapter 8 : Reliability Design of Geotechnical Structures
Chapter 9 : Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) for Geotechnical Engineering
Chapter 10 : Legal Principles Underlying Risk Management
Index
