New methods for Geotechnical Engineering, centred around the application of machine learning methods or advanced statistical analysis, are being developed by our research team. Several strands of our work now include the use of surrogate models, with applications in (near) real-time back analysis, design optimisation and development of early warning systems.
In the period 2023-25, we ran project SIDeTools, which produced a series of surrogate models for use in Geotechnical Engineering, as well as a number of publications detailing their creation and application. An event was held at Imperial College in June 2025 - the recordings are available in the project's webpage.
Contact Geotechnics
Geotechnics
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Skempton Building
Imperial College London
South Kensington Campus
London, SW7 2AZ
Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7594 6077
Email: j.otoole@imperial.ac.uk
Alternatively, you can find a member of Geotechnics staff on the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering website.
Follow us on Twitter: @GeotechnicsICL
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