Conference on Geotechnical Monitoring Challenges

Participants join this session to gain insights from one of the foremost experts in geotechnical engineering on how to modernize their approach to field monitoring. For many engineers and project managers, the primary motivation is learning how to justify the cost of instrumentation to skeptical owners by focusing on risk management rather than just technical metrics. The lecture provides a rare opportunity to hear about the practical "behind-the-scenes" challenges of major infrastructure projects, such as handling false alarms in automated systems and adjusting limit values based on real-time site performance. Additionally, the session appeals to those interested in emerging technologies like fiber optics and InSAR, offering a roadmap for how these tools can be integrated into traditional geotechnical workflows to enhance project safety and efficiency.

- The Legacy of John Dunnicliff

- Quantifying Risk Reduction

- Value of the "Big Dig" Monitoring

- Real-Time Data Challenges

- Lessons from Brumadinho

- Emerging Technologies

- The Need for Project Champions