Conference Advisory Committee Technical Committee Dr. Erol Tutumluer, Chairman, TC 202, ISSMGE Dr.K.Balan,Vice Principal,RIET, Trivandrum Dr. Tatsuya Ishikawa, Secretary, TC 202, ISSMGE Er. Saji Kumar, Chief Engineer, LSGD Dr. Buddima Indraretna, University of Wollongong Dr. Mariamma Joseph., St. Thomas Inst. of Tech. Dr. J. S. Vinod, University of Wollongong Dr. K.S. Beena, CUSAT,Kochi Dr. Sanjay Kumar Shukla, Edith Cowan University Dr. Anil. R, CET, Trivandrum International Conference on Dr. Chandresh Solanki, NIT Surat Dr. P.Vinod, CET, Trivandrum Dr. M.R.Madhav, Visiting Professor JNTUH / IITH Dr. N. Unnikrishnan, GEC, Thrissur Dr. R.Shivasankar, NITK Suratkal Dr. Ajitha B. Bhaskar, GEC, Thrissur Geotechnics for High Speed Corridors- GHC 2019 Dr. G.V.Rao, Formerly IITD, Delhi Dr. Jayasree, P.K., CET,Trivandrum 24th to 27th July 2019, Dr. G.L.ShivakumarBabu IISC, Banglore Dr. Jayamohan, J., LBSITW, Trivandrum Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Dr. Dodagoudar, IITM, Chennai Dr. Jaya V., GEC Barton Hill,Trivandrum Dr. Ashish Juneja, IIT Bombay Dr. Girish., M. S., CET, Trivandrum Dr. J. T. Shahu, IIT Delhi Dr. Arvee Sujil Johnson, CET,Trivandrum Dr. G. Madhavi Latha, IISc. Bangalore Dr. Sheela Evangeline, Y., CET, Trivandrum Dr. Chandrakaran, NIT Calicut Dr. Manju, V. S, CET Dr. Veeraragavan, IIT Madras Dr. Vandana Sreedharan, GEC, Kannur Dr. Uma Shankar, IITH, Hyderabad Dr. Gouri Antherjanam, Sree Budha Engg. College Dr. VasanthHavanagi, CRRI Mrs. Rani V, Marian Engineering College Dr. Samson, NIT Trichy Organising Committee Conference Chair Dr. K. Balan Vice Principal, Rajadhani Institute of Science & Technology, Thiruvananthapuram Chairman, IGS Thiruvananthapuram Chapter [email protected] Conference Theme: Conference Co-Chair Geotechnical Applications in Transportation Development Projects Dr. Jaya. V Dr. Arvee Sujil Johnson Professor in Civil Engineering, Professor in Civil Engineering, Government Engineering College, Bartonhill, College of Engineering Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram, [email protected] Thiruvananthapuram, [email protected] Organising Secretaries Organised by the Dr. Jayamohan. J Dr. N Unnikrishnan Indian Geotechnical Society, Thiruvananthapuram Chapter & Principal, LBS Institute of Technology for Women, Professor in Civil Engineering, Government Engineer- SOCIETY AL Thiruvananthapuram ing College, Thrissur IC N H C E T O Vice Chairman, IGS Thiruvananthapuram Chapter Vice Chairman, IGS Thiruvananthapuram Chapter E G N A I D [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] N I [email protected] THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CHAPTER Dr. Jayasree. P. K Professor in Civil Engineering, College of Engineering College of Engineering Trivandrum Trivandrum Treasurer, IGS Thiruvananthapuram Chapter [email protected] Supported by TC 202, Transportation Geotechnics, ISSMGE Conference email id:[email protected] The official language of the conference will be English Venue: College of Engineering Trivandrum ABOUT THE CONFERENCE THE CITY OF THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Highways and Railways are essential components of development and are vital for the economic growth of the country. The growing economy requires expansion of existing carriageways into multi-lane expressways and development of new roads / rail routes. However, difficult subsoil conditions along with high economic and social costs and dearth of good construc- tion materials coupled with environmental constraints pose major challenges to the development of the road and rail networks. The International Conference on Geotechnics for High Speed Corridors- GHC 2019 aims to highlight the latest Geotechnical innovations and challenges in Transportation Engineering projects. It is the second International Conference organized by the Indian Geotechnical Society – Thiruvananthapuram Chapter. The conference will provide a platform for Academicians, Research scholars, Practicing Engineers and Students working in the area of Geotechnical Engineering to interact and share their experience and knowledge. This conference provides an opportunity for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find partners for future collaboration. Thiruvananthapuram, formerly known as Trivandrum, is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Kerala. It is INDIAN GEOTECHNICAL SOCIETY located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland. Referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the "ever- The Indian National Society of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering was established in the year 1948, soon after green city of India", it is classified as a Tier-II city by the Government of India. The city is home to central and state govern- the second International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering held at Rotterdam. The Society was ment offices and organizations. Apart from being the political nerve centre of Kerala, it is an academic hub and is home to affiliated to the International Society in the same year and since then it has strived to fulfil and promote the objectives of several educational institutions including the Kerala Technological University, University of Kerala, Trivandrum medical the International Society. In December 1970, the name “Indian Geotechnical Society” was adopted. In January 1994, it college and many Science and Technology institutions. hosted the 13th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering (ICSMGE). The Indian Geotechni- Thiruvananthapuram was a trading point for spices, sandalwood and ivory. The city was ruled by the Ays and was captured cal Society (IGS) aims at promoting co-operation amongst engineers and scientists for the advancement and dissemina- by the rulers of Venad in tenth century A.D. In 729, Marthanda Varma founded the princely state of Thiruvithamkoor and tion of knowledge in the fields of Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering, Soil Dynamics, Engineering Geology, Rock made Thiruvananthapuram the capital in 1745. It remained as a princely state ruled by Travancore under the loose gover- Mechanics, Snow and Ice Mechanics and allied fields and their practical applications. It provides a common forum for nance of the British before joining the Indian Union in 1948. academicians, research workers, designers, construction engineers, equipment manufacturers and others interested in Thiruvananthapuram contributes nearly 80% of the state's software exports and is a major IT hub. It was ranked as the best geotechnical activity. The Thiruvananthapuram Chapter was inaugurated in the year 2015 and is one among the youngest city in Kerala to live, in a 2012 survey by Times of India. The city was also ranked as the best city in India for Housing and chapters of the Indian Geotechnical Society Transport by a survey conducted by India Today. Thiruvananthapuram is a popular destination for tourists. Kovalam is a popular beach town located 16 kilometres from the TC 202 TRANSPORTATION GEOTECHNICS, ISSMGE city. The Padmanabhaswamy Temple circled by the East Fort is amongst the richest temples in India. Other places of The goal of Technical Committee (TC) 202 is to apply broad engineering to bridge the gap between Pavement/Railway interest include Sanghumukham Beach, Napier museum and Zoo, Agasthyarkoodam peak, Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering. The main task is to promote co-operation and exchange of information and Neyyar Dam, Kuthira Malika palace, Ponmudi, Poovar, Varkala Cliffs and Edava lake. knowledge about the geotechnical aspects in design, construction, maintenance, monitoring and upgrading of roads, Thiruvananthapuram is well connected to the rest of the country. There are five railway stations in the city namely, the railways, airfields and harbor facilities. The task also covers the related environmental aspects. TC 202 has identified eight Thiruvananthapuram central, Thiruvananthapuram Pettah, Kochuveli, Veli and Nemom. task forces for achieving its goals. Several conferences and workshops are being orgainsed all around the world for the The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport has direct connectivity to the Middle East, Malaysia, Singapore, Maldives purpose. and Sri Lanka. The airport is qualified for all-weather and night operations. The airport is 3.7 kilometers from the central business district. CONFERENCE SUB THEMES Pavement design for High Speed Transport Geotechniques for Unsaturated Soils Substructures and Foundation Geotechniques for Lowlands POST CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES IN THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Advances in Subsoil Investigation Techniques Embankments on Soft Soils Depending on interests received from the delegates, avenues exist for arranging post conference workshops on Yoga, Ground Improvement Transport Planning meditation, oriental style of martial arts, Indian classical dances and classical music. Visits to places of interest like Reinforced Soil Structures and Geosynthetics Soil Behaviour under Repeated Loads elephant rehabilitation centre, nearby hill station, ecotourism centre, city zoo, art gallery, Cape Comerin, padmanabhapur- Environmental Geotechniques Tunnelling and Rock Engineering am palace and Kovalam beach can be planned with the help of conference travel partner. Authentic Ayurvedic and Sidha Soil Structure Interaction Underground Construction in Cities spa treatment is also available in the city. Details are proposed to be published in the conference website soon. Excavations and Earth Retaining Structures Case Studies