Sensors and Measurements in Geotechnical Engineering II

Dear Colleagues,

Every civil engineering structure must have an individually designed foundation. The role of the geological and geotechnical survey is crucial in proper geotechnical design. The latest trends in geotechnical design methods emphasize the role of testing (number of performed tests, the possibility of active design based on observational method). Measurements of foundation capacity, settlement and displacements, and their quality control are vital aspects in the course of construction. When it comes to ground and rock parameters, their values are incredibly variable and may change in time due to construction stages. Many civil engineering structures must be monitored throughout their lifetime. Structural health monitoring systems are based on sensors and instrumentation for the postprocessing of gathered results.

The development of large infrastructural projects brings the need for fast and reliable testing methods and cost-effective devices for their control. This Special Issue is addressed to recent developments in all types of sensors, instruments, and measurement methods designed and developed for geotechnical testing and monitoring in the civil engineering, environmental, and mining industry.

Dr. Jaroslaw Rybak
Prof. Dr. Andrea Segalini
Prof. Dr. Marian Drusa
Guest Editors

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