Geotechnical engineering for disaster mitigation and rehabilitation : proceedings of the International Conference , Singapore, 12-13 December 2005
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Geotechnical engineering for disaster mitigation and rehabilitation : proceedings of the International Conference , Singapore, 12-13 December 2005
World Scientific, c2005
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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After the devastating disaster caused by the tsunami on 26 December 2004, disaster mitigation and rehabilitation have become some of the most pressing topics for discussion in geotechnical engineering and related professions. Some of the most important contributions to this discussion were made during the International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering for Disaster Mitigation and Rehabilitation, the first of its kind held in the Asia-Pacific region. It was organized by the Joint Working Group on Geotechnical Engineering for Disaster Mitigation and Rehabilitation (JWG-DMR), which is supported by national geotechnical societies from Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia (comprising Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand) and Sri Lanka.Disaster management encompasses diverse topics such as natural disasters (tsunamis, earthquakes, landslides, etc.), mitigation (early warning and prediction systems, hazard mapping, risk analysis, coastal protection works, etc.), rehabilitation and reconstruction (difficult soils and ground treatment, design against earthquakes and other natural disasters, etc.), and many others, including soil dynamics, liquefaction, stability, and environmental protection. This volume contains over 100 high quality papers contributed by authors from participating countries, including keynote and invited lectures delivered by eminent researchers and practitioners. The proceedings will benefit the geotechnical profession as a whole, in particular those who are involved in disaster prevention, mitigation, rehabilitation and reconstruction works. In addition, the contributions will add impetus to research and development in this important domain: the long-term goal is to mitigate the unacceptable magnitude of destruction and the number of human lives lost such as in the recent 2004 tsunami tragedy.
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# Extreme Events in Geotechnical Hazards in Asia (T Kokusho) # Natural Disasters in Taiwan (Z-C Moh & D T C Yao) # Tsunami Devastations and Reconstruction with Geosynthetics (D T Bergado & H M Abuel-Naga) # Tsunami Affected Coastal Soil Disturbance and Implications on Reconstruction with Special Reference to Low-Cost Dwellings and Rail Tracks (B Indraratna et al.) # Natural Disaster Management in the Republic of Korea (S Kim et al.) # Evaluation of Seismic Displacements of Quay Walls (S Kim et al.) # Observations on Some Geotechnical Issues Relating to Hazard and Disaster Mitigation (F H Kulhawy) # Geotechnical Engineering Aspects Related to Aceh's Tsunami and Earthquake Disaster and the Need for Its Mitigation Strategy (I W Sengara et al.) # Applications of Two Coastal Protection Structure Construction Methods (S Yan & J Chu) # Strategy for Re-Construction in Thailand Following the 26 December 2004 Tsunami Event (K Karlsrud et al.) # The Disaster of Residential Land Fill Caused by Earthquakes (T Okimura) # Formation of the Map of Shaking of the Territory in Almaty Region (A Shmidt et al.) # Expert System for Slope Stabilization (B Chearnkiatpradab) # Damages of Infrastructures in the Disaster of 26 Dec 2004 Earthquake and Tsunami in Aceh -- Indonesia (P P Rahardjo) # Soil Improvement Using a Combined Vacuum and Fill Surcharge Preloading Method (J Chu & S Yan) # Wireless Remote Monitoring of Geotechnical Systems (T Abdoun et al.) # Vulnerability Assessment to Liquefaction Hazard Induced by Rising Sea-Levels Due to Global Warming (S Murakami et al.) # Biological Perspective of Tsunami: A Relief Strategy -- Biopesticide Spray Operation for the Mosquitoes, Flies and Disease Control at the Tsunami Affected Areas of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India (K Murugan et al.) # and other papers
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