Archives in Geotechnical Engineering Practice
M.A.B. Shelbourn, M.A.J. (Fred) Matich
In the proceedings of: GeoMontréal 2013: 66th Canadian Geotechnical Conference; 11th joint with IAH-CNCSession: Engineering Geology II
ABSTRACT: Archives are important to geotechnical engineering undertakings, beginning with design, construction, post-construction performance and as-built records. Also included may be technical literature on geology, hydrogeology, seismicity, climate, environment, scientific research and relevant case histories. Data to be consolidated into reports often originates with a diverse group of consultants. Reports may be required by the owner, designer, contractor, regulatory authorities, insurers, financial organizations and review boards. Effective cataloguing and storage of archival data for ready access in usable form are now significant concerns. There is an increasing reliance on digital techniques. The merits of maintaining good archives are discussed together with some case examples.
RÉSUMÉ: Les archives sont importantes pour les entreprises d'ingénierie géotechnique, en commençant par la conception, la construction, la performance post-construction et des dossiers tels que construits. Elles peuvent également inclure la documentation technique sur la géologie, l'hydrogéologie, la sismicité, le climat, l'environnement, la recherche scientifique et études de cas pertinents. Les données qui doivent être consolidées dans les rapports proviennent souvent d™un groupe diversifié de consultants. Les rapports peuvent être exigés par le propriétaire, concepteur, l'entrepreneur, les autorités règlementaires, les assureurs, les organismes financiers et les commissions d'examen. Le catalogage efficace et le stockage des données d'archives pour les rendre rapidement accessibles et utilisables soulèvent un intérêt nouveau et significatif. Il y a un recours croissant aux techniques numériques. L™importance de maintenir de bonnes archives est discutée de pair avec des exemples de cas.
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M.A.B. Shelbourn; M.A.J. (Fred) Matich (2013) Archives in Geotechnical Engineering Practice in GEO2013. Ottawa, Ontario: Canadian Geotechnical Society.
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