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Integration of Information Technology into Geotechnical Engineering Practice: Concept and Development

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Information Technology (IT) has been extensively used to predict, visualize, and analyze physical parameters in order to expedite routine geotechnical design procedures. This paper presents an example of the combined technique of IT and numerical analysis for routine geotechnical design projects. The proposed approach involves the development of ANN(s) using a calibrated finite element model(s) for use as a prediction tool and implementation of the developed ANN(s) into a GIS platform for visualization and analysis of spatial distribution of predicted results. A novel feature of the proposed approach is an ability to expedite a routine geotechnical design process that otherwise requires significant time and effort in performing numerical analyses for different design scenarios. A knowledge-based underground excavation design system that utilizes artificial neural networks (ANNs) as prediction tools is also introduced. Practical implications of the use of IT in geotechnical design are discussed in great detail.

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This research is supported by Grant No. 10CCTI-E09 from the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs, Korea and by Grant No. 20100008227 from the Basic Research Program of the Korea Science & Engineering Foundation. The financial support is gratefully acknowledged.

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Yoo, C. Integration of Information Technology into Geotechnical Engineering Practice: Concept and Development. Geotech Geol Eng 31, 965–978 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-012-9587-1

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