11.10.2022 | 18:00–19:30

BGA/IGS (UK) Invitational Lecture: Geosynthetics for Environmental Resiliency

Speakers: Pietro Rimoldi.

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Introduction

This event is planned as an in-person event, and will also be webcast live.

Advance registration is not required if you plan to attend in person.

Advance registration is required to view the webcast. Registration is via the booking link below.

  • Date & Time
    Date & Time

    11.10.2022

    18:00 - 19:30

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  • Location
    Location

    Godfrey Mitchell Theatre, Institution of Civil Engineers, One Great George Street, London SW1P 3AA

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  • Event Type
    Event Type

    BGA Meetings

  • Refreshments
    Refreshments

    Tea and Coffee will be available from 17:30.

Synopsis

The Lecture will address the following topics:

  • Changing climates and its consequences
  • The concept of resiliency
  • Geosynthetics for environmental resiliency
  • Resiliency of cities
  • Resiliency of coasts and rivers
  • Resiliency of mountains (glacier melting, snow avalanches, rockfall)
  • Resiliency for draught and water saving

Speakers

  • Pietro Rimoldi

    Civil Engineering Consultant

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