Sustainable practices in geotechnical engineering: Forging pathways for resilient infrastructure
This paper explores transformative advancements in sustainable geotechnical engineering through the integration of environmental stewardship, economic viability, and social equity into contemporary infrastructure practices. It synthesizes theoretical frameworks, innovative material applications, adv...
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| description | This paper explores transformative advancements in sustainable geotechnical engineering through the integration of environmental stewardship, economic viability, and social equity into contemporary infrastructure practices. It synthesizes theoretical frameworks, innovative material applications, advanced soil stabilization techniques, and the incorporation of renewable energy systems to provide a comprehensive overview of sustainable strategies that enhance infrastructure resilience. Drawing upon global case studies, the study identifies critical success factors and recurring implementation challenges associated with sustainable geotechnical solutions. The findings indicate that the use of recycled and locally sourced materials, bioengineering methods for soil improvement, and renewable energy integration not only reduces environmental impacts but also enhances economic efficiency and extends infrastructure longevity. Furthermore, emerging materials such as volcanic ash composites and biopolymers exhibit considerable promise for future sustainable construction practices. The review underscores the pivotal role of policy initiatives and education in promoting sustainable geotechnical engineering and highlights the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach to achieve resilient, future-ready infrastructure systems. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0eb3a0ce63e047f795ba1e6201d852502025-08-20T02:05:08ZengElsevierResults in Engineering2590-12302025-06-012610557710.1016/j.rineng.2025.105577Sustainable practices in geotechnical engineering: Forging pathways for resilient infrastructureAli Akbar Firoozi0Ali Asghar Firoozi1Mohammad Reza Maghami2Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana; Strategic Research Institute (SRI), Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil, KL 57000, Malaysia; Corresponding authors.Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Malaysia (UKM), Selangor, MalaysiaStrategic Research Institute (SRI), Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil, KL 57000, Malaysia; Corresponding authors.This paper explores transformative advancements in sustainable geotechnical engineering through the integration of environmental stewardship, economic viability, and social equity into contemporary infrastructure practices. It synthesizes theoretical frameworks, innovative material applications, advanced soil stabilization techniques, and the incorporation of renewable energy systems to provide a comprehensive overview of sustainable strategies that enhance infrastructure resilience. Drawing upon global case studies, the study identifies critical success factors and recurring implementation challenges associated with sustainable geotechnical solutions. The findings indicate that the use of recycled and locally sourced materials, bioengineering methods for soil improvement, and renewable energy integration not only reduces environmental impacts but also enhances economic efficiency and extends infrastructure longevity. Furthermore, emerging materials such as volcanic ash composites and biopolymers exhibit considerable promise for future sustainable construction practices. The review underscores the pivotal role of policy initiatives and education in promoting sustainable geotechnical engineering and highlights the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach to achieve resilient, future-ready infrastructure systems.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025016470Sustainable geotechnical engineeringRenewable energy integrationEnvironmental impact mitigationInfrastructure resilienceEmerging materials for geotechnical applicationsLife cycle assessment in geotechnical engineering |
| spellingShingle | Ali Akbar Firoozi Ali Asghar Firoozi Mohammad Reza Maghami Sustainable practices in geotechnical engineering: Forging pathways for resilient infrastructure Results in Engineering Sustainable geotechnical engineering Renewable energy integration Environmental impact mitigation Infrastructure resilience Emerging materials for geotechnical applications Life cycle assessment in geotechnical engineering |
| title | Sustainable practices in geotechnical engineering: Forging pathways for resilient infrastructure |
| title_full | Sustainable practices in geotechnical engineering: Forging pathways for resilient infrastructure |
| title_fullStr | Sustainable practices in geotechnical engineering: Forging pathways for resilient infrastructure |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sustainable practices in geotechnical engineering: Forging pathways for resilient infrastructure |
| title_short | Sustainable practices in geotechnical engineering: Forging pathways for resilient infrastructure |
| title_sort | sustainable practices in geotechnical engineering forging pathways for resilient infrastructure |
| topic | Sustainable geotechnical engineering Renewable energy integration Environmental impact mitigation Infrastructure resilience Emerging materials for geotechnical applications Life cycle assessment in geotechnical engineering |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025016470 |
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