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Recent developments in geotechnical engineering are increasing steadily commensurate with development in digital engineering along with advancement in construction equipment. This paper presents recent advancements in three-dimensional geological models and its benefits to infrastructure projects with case histories. Three-dimensional geological models are increasingly being used to characterize the world of ground engineering. Soil, rock, geological structures such as faults, rock fall zones and slips are often best examined in 3D. In addition, geomorphology of materials above, below or surrounding project sites must be well understood by design and construction teams to optimize both safety and costs. This is especially true for large, complex or unsafe sites or for forensic investigations in both terrestrial and offshore settings. 3D geological models are more suitable for large projects or projects that have potentially complex ground or hazardous site conditions.
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Aery, B. (2021). Recent Advances in Geotechnical Infrastructure. In: Patel, S., Solanki, C.H., Reddy, K.R., Shukla, S.K. (eds) Indian Geotechnical Conference 2019. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 140. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6590-2_3
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