Future developments for ground models

• DOI: 10.1144/qjegh2020-034
• Publication Date: 2020-06-01T20:49:39Z
• Authors: Michael H. de Fre...
• Keywords: 13. Climate action; 0211 other engineering and technologies; 02 engineering and technology

A ground model is now an accepted part of any engineering that requires a prediction to be made how the on and around site will respond changes caused by construction. However, until it has not been possible quantify predictions such responses can improved developing model. Thanks instrumentation provided glass fibres inserted into ground, stream factual evidence response change from measuring Brillouin spectra as they deform. Thus, both timely research ways in which assist quantitative change. This paper outlines summarizes key areas where further work needed. The fundamental need enable source for predicting response; achieving this, through development field laboratory testing, are described. Augmenting currently descriptions rocks soils also needed these biased towards describing what earth materials ‘are’ when ‘do’; is, Such include all scales observation ‘mass’ ‘material’; however, there inherent problems with quantifications cross scales. contain information crosses many 1:1 1:50 000 better understanding required mix does data generated models. Attention must paid inputs non-geologists incorporated model, especially those drillers staff. These people who probably see more than most consultants designers, responds drilling testing; change, very topic needs strengthened practitioners appropriate teaching training them make contributions. advances ideal academia wish collaborate industry; technically timely. Thematic collection: article Ground models geology hydrogeology collection available at: https://www.lyellcollection.org/cc/Ground-models-in-engineering-geology-and-hydrogeology