Review of Historic Forensic Geotechnical Engineering

Abstract

We need to preserve our ancient but fast disappearing culture through its structures and substructures. For instance, the ancient people notably built seismic-resistant footings and foundations as well as structures of the earth. In ancient India, engineers had already incorporated many important geotechnical techniques in embankment building as are still observed in the Bunds seen in Goa. Conservation poses an important engineering challenge. Historic Forensic Geotechnical Engineering studies play a vital role in such preservation of traditional architecture. This paper examines various types of Forensic Geotechnical Research and the rationale for further research of historic geotechnical substructures and superstructures and their building techniques and variability. It attempts to overview these important architectural remains and the need for actions. This paper explores the need to study Historic Geotechnical Structures as an important sub-branch of Forensic Geotechnical Engineering Studies by forensic review of different ancient Geotechnical structures and the possibility of making it part of mainstream studies.