Next-generation geotechnologies for high-speed and heavy-haul rail. This project aims to develop next-generation geotechnologies for designing cost-effective, high-speed and heavy haul rail infrastruc

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Next-generation geotechnologies for high-speed and heavy-haul rail. This project aims to develop next-generation geotechnologies for designing cost-effective, high-speed and heavy haul rail infrastructure. The project expects to develop innovative new computational methods for predicting serviceability, hazards, and risk of foundation solutions to large geo-structures under fast moving loads, contributing to cost savings and reliable cost estimations for such infrastructure. The expected outcomes are new, advanced analysis tools and enhanced technical capacity. This will address current cost barriers to the development of high-speed and heavy haul rail, unlock economic growth and social benefits to regional areas, and create globally recognised and connected geotechnical expertise in Australia.. Scheme: Australian Laureate Fellowships. Field: 4005 - Civil Engineering. Lead: Prof Daichao Sheng