SYNOPSIS   

Geotechnical Engineering has its own risk due to inherent uncertainties. During the design and construction stage these risks need to be managed considering both technical risk and commercial risk.

While geotechnical engineer endeavor to mange the risks and proved value for money solutions, negligence, omissions and/or overlooking of some circumstances may happen depending on experience and nature of the contractual arrangements/agreements with stakeholders.

In this presentation, few case studies will be presented where performance of the final product is challenged and party/parties responsible are to be determined. Several experts were involved representing relevant parties to assess the reasons and/or circumstances related to the issue. The process requires forensic study to understand the root cause/s of the issue. While a reasonable amount of time and cost involved in the process, professional and independent conduct of each expert to reach his opinion is of importance.


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

DR. ASHOK PEIRIS

Dr. Ashok has over 30 years’ experience in the geotechnical consulting and research/academic fields. He has completed postgraduate studies and postdoctoral studies in geotechnical engineering. As a consultant he has been involved in a wide range of geotechnical projects including site investigations; construction monitoring; road and rail infrastructure projects; foundation design and slope stabilisation. He has worked in Australia, Japan and Sri Lanka. He has extensive leadership experience at both technical and institutional levels as well as extensive design and construction experience on major infrastructure projects in Australia and overseas.