There are several issues associated with infrastructure development in the Himalayas; they fall under diverse categories like administrative, socio-economic, environmental, and techno-geological. The techno-geological issues which are of immediate concern to us are generally referred to as ‘Geological Uncertainties’ in engineering parlance. They are, generally, due to insufficient budget allocation for quality geological surveys, and unavailability of manpower appropriately trained in geological engineering field. Many hydropower projects have been and are to be constructed in the area to harness the hydropower potential of the rivers and their tributaries. These major infrastructure projects lead to development of ancillary industries, communication routes, transportation, tourism and other development works in the area. Serious consequences may result from inadequate or incompetent geotechnical investigations. This paper outlines the geotechnical problems and related issues associated with these developmental projects and to collate the basic information inputs for identifying the problems in future and addressing their solutions.
Geotechnical Problems Associated with Infrastructure Development Activity in the Himalayas
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There are several issues associated with infrastructure development in the Himalayas; they fall under diverse categories like administrative, socio-economic, environmental, and techno-geological. The techno-geological issues which are of immediate concern to us are generally referred to as ‘Geological Uncertainties’ in engineering parlance. They are, generally, due to insufficient budget allocation for quality geological surveys, and unavailability of manpower appropriately trained in geological engineering field. Many hydropower projects have been and are to be constructed in the area to harness the hydropower potential of the rivers and their tributaries. These major infrastructure projects lead to development of ancillary industries, communication routes, transportation, tourism and other development works in the area. Serious consequences may result from inadequate or incompetent geotechnical investigations. This paper outlines the geotechnical problems and related issues associated with these developmental projects and to collate the basic information inputs for identifying the problems in future and addressing their solutions.
Publication Mode |
Online |
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Publication Author |
Y. R. Dhar |
Publication Language |
English |
Publication Type |
Conference Paper |
Publication Year |
2016 |
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