Keynote Lecture: Application of Advanced Numerical Analysis in Geotechnical Engineering Design

Geotechnical analysis is an integral part of the geotechnical design process. It is performed with the aim of assessing the stability and serviceability of geotechnical structures and their interaction with the natural and built environment. The complexities of many geotechnical problems and requirements for long-term design solutions increasingly require the use of advanced numerical analysis. This paper explores the application of advanced numerical tools in the lifecycle assessment of infrastructure slopes in stiff clays and of earthfill infrastructure embankments.