The subsurface adds an extra dimension to risk management: there is often a high degree of heterogeneity, difficult to model subsurface-structure interaction and incomplete information on soil composition and properties.
Geotechnical bearing capacity for foundation machines (2017)
This guideline provides insights for safe design, construction and maintenance of shop floors. Furthermore, the publication provides a technical analysis of the interaction between the loads from the machine and the bearing capacity of the subsoil. In addition, this guideline also provides guidance on the division of responsibilities between client, main contractor and subcontractor of the foundation work. An accompanying article on the guideline appeared in Vakblad Geotechniek.
Geo-Impuls: Guideline on geo-communication (2016)
In three pilot projects, a shadow team consisting of a geotechnical engineer, environmental manager and communication manager was deployed from the Geo-Impuls project to support the project. The lessons learned the products developed in the process have since been collected in the Guideline on Geocommunication.
Fifth International Symposium on Geotechnical Safety and Risk (2015)
Project Geo-Impuls made a Dutch contribution to the 5th International Symposium on Geotechnical Safety and Risk (ISGSR) on the application of georisk management. The proceedings of the symposium have been made available digitally free of charge.
Systems Engineering Case Study (2014)
The strength of Systems Engineering (SE) lies in its integrated approach and systems thinking. However, the civil engineering sector is struggling with SE. Good practical examples were not yet available. The project 'Nootdorp subway' forms the core of this publication. It describes the roles of those involved in the construction of a railway subway. The organisation of this apparently simple project turned out not to be possible without a systems approach because of the process complexity. This publication is intended for Systems Engineers, clients and contractors.
Practical guide to risk-based working (2010 - 2014)
In this Geo-Impuls issue, Martin van Staveren - expert in georisk management - describes in clear words what risk management is and how far we are already with the development of tools for it. At the same time, the reader is shown in a very practical way how to apply risk management in daily practice. Point-by-point information on the contents of the publication can be found in a presentation on georisk management.
Geo-Impuls: risk lists (2014)
Geotechnical risk inventories are regularly carried out for construction projects. Project Geo-Impuls' 'Underground risks for clients' working group has collected six risk lists on this basis. These can be used for inspiration in new inventories. Download the risk lists as PDF or Excel sheet.
Proposal Basic design GeoRMScan 2.0 (2013)
On 5 June 2013, Martin van Staveren gave a presentation on the proposed design of GeoRMScan 2.0. This presentation contains a brief summary of GeoRiskScan 1.0 and a detailed description of GeoRiskScan 2.0 with the associated work process.
Risk-driven ground investigation, from planning phase to realisation (2012)
To minimise risks in infrastructure construction and harness the innovative power of business, it is important to carry out the right soil investigation at the right project stage. This CUR report details this approach to risk-based soil testing for different types of civil engineering structures.
Geo Risk Scan - Getting grips on geotechnical risks (2009)
The geo-risk scan proves to be an effective tool for quickly obtaining information on the extent and quality of soil-related risk management in infrastructure projects. This article describes the georiskscan and its application in five different projects, leading to 20 recommendations.
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