Description

This theme examines the scientific principles, engineering applications, and environmental implications of sustainable geotechnical engineering, with particular emphasis on developing alternative geomaterials, environmentally responsible ground improvement technologies, and resilient infrastructure systems. It encompasses conventional and emerging soil stabilization techniques, recycled construction materials, industrial by-products, biomass-derived additives, biopolymers, nanomaterials, bio-inspired ground engineering, and resource-efficient geotechnical design. Particular attention is given to improving the strength, stiffness, compressibility, permeability, durability, and long-term stability of geological materials while reducing resource consumption, waste generation, greenhouse gas emissions, and dependence on conventional construction materials.