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INSTRUCTORS: 
Bhaskar C. S. Chittoori, Ph.D., P.E.
Anand J. Puppala, Ph.D., PE., BC.GE, F.ASCE, F.ICE

Course Length: 1 hour

Purpose and Background

This techsession will only award PDHs for completion.

This presentation covers a novel framework that evaluates sustainable elements of various ground improvement studies performed for civil infrastructure. Studies dealing with ground improvement of slopes, embankments and pavement infrastructure will be main focus of this talk. Sustainable elements will describe different subtopics among environmental, economic and societal benefits.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Differentiate between the various quantifiable metrics of sustainability
• Explain the various ways in which geotechnical engineers can contribute to sustainable development
• Describe the uses of a sustainability assessment framework in ground modification projects

Who Should Attend?

• Geotechnical engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Construction management/engineering
• Builders

Outline

• Quantifiable metrics of sustainability
• How to contribute to sustainable development
• Sustainability assessment framework