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    A System Engineering Approach to Disaster Resilience—An Introduction
    (Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2022) Ghosh, C.; Kolathayar, S.
    In this dynamic earth, each and every place is affected from natural, technological, biological, environmental hazards and/or related impacts. Depending on the extent of resilience measures in place and socioeconomic status of the countries, their infrastructures and environmental sensitiveness, the damage, and loss patterns are exposed. So to ensure basic security and quality of life against all, impending hazards have been the key issues for the academia and industries vis-a-vis administrative setup. Therefore, disaster resilience has become a systemic challenge for the mankind, and eventually, responding to disasters has been into the mainframe of all concerned governance from the time that natural resources are being extracted and used for the exploiting more and more from the mother nature. But in recent times as we are making lots of infrastructural growth, it is more so critical with the onset of deadly infectious disease outbreaks, acts of terrorism, social unrest, and fluctuation in the share market leading to financial disasters. From perspective of system engineering approaches, this chapter explains various facets of disaster resilience paradigm with particular motivation to the infrastructure growth and sustenance. Additionally, a summary of the 38 selected papers categorized into six sub-themes about the necessary approaches to elevate resilience to disasters is presented. © 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
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    Best Practices in Geotechnical and Pavement Engineering—An Introduction
    (Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2024) Kolathayar, S.; Vinod Chandra Menon, N.; Sreekeshava, K.S.; Shekhawat, P.; Bhargavi, C.
    In the times of mounting infrastructure demands driven by rapid population growth, the pivotal role of geotechnical investigation in assessing the suitability of construction sites, especially on soft, compressible ground, cannot be overstated. However, the necessity to adhere to packed construction schedules has increased the prevailing trend of rapid construction, often accompanied by significant ground settlements and lateral deformations, which necessitate complex solutions for stability. To transform these challenges into a dependable foundation for construction, various ground improvement techniques, encompassing both mechanical and chemical stabilization methods, must be applied. Importantly, these techniques must align with principles of sustainability, acknowledging the current climate change scenario. Furthermore, the pursuit of sustainable pavement construction, which holds on to the utilization of locally available materials, resilient enough to withstand diverse weather conditions, has risen to prominence. The adoption of stabilized pavement materials, typically integrated into base and sub-base courses, not only ensures longevity but also serves as a much needed measure to conserve increasingly scarce aggregates. This chapter provides glimpse into a comprehensive book volume, delving into the best practices in geotechnical and pavement engineering, comprising five distinct thematic clusters including soil–foundation interaction, sustainable ground improvement techniques, the dynamics of geosynthetics within soil, advanced geophysics, innovative rock mechanics practices, and recent breakthroughs in pavement construction. These insights collectively underscore the need for sustainable and resilient infrastructure development, serving as a promising guide for the future. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd 2024.