Chapters authored
Soil-Structure Interaction: Understanding and Mitigating Challenges
This chapter provides a comprehensive analysis of Soil-Structure Interaction (SSI), a key component in solving complex engineering challenges amidst rapid urbanization and changing environmental conditions. It elucidates the theoretical principles and practical implications of SSI, emphasizing its role in creating sustainable and resilient engineering solutions. The chapter explores the soil\'s response to different load scenarios, highlighting the impact on structural reliability and integrity. The narrative includes real-world case studies demonstrating the practical application of SSI principles, advocating their integration into contemporary construction methodologies for improved structural safety. It also outlines innovative strategies to tackle SSI-related challenges, such as employing advanced materials and computational models. Finally, the focus is placed on sustainability and resilience-driven solutions designed to withstand the tests of time and climate change. Serving as a valuable guide for various stakeholders in the field, this chapter underscores the significance of SSI in the development of environmentally conscious and structurally robust constructions.
Part of the book: Challenges in Foundation Engineering
Geotechnical monitoring, essential for ensuring the safety and longevity of infrastructures, has predominantly relied on centralized systems. However, as computational capabilities soar and advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) burgeon, the potential for decentralized solutions comes to the fore. This chapter intricately weaves the principles and applications of Multi-Agent Systems (MAS) into the fabric of geotechnical monitoring. It delves deep, elucidating the decentralized approach to monitoring aspects like soil quality and groundwater levels. Through a seamless interplay between agents, we witness real-time data acquisition, intricate analysis, and informed decision-making. While anchoring itself in theoretical foundations, the chapter also illuminates the real-world challenges and proffers potential solutions in geotechnical engineering, thereby mapping the past, present, and future of MAS in this domain.