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1. INTRODUCTION Introduction to the basic concepts of the course and in particular to the presentation of new materials and methods of monitoring of reinforced - light embankments 2. NEW MATERIALS IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING Introduction of new materials (geofoams, geosynthetics) and their engineering properties for the construction of Resilient earth fills (reinforced, lightweight). 3. NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR MONITORING New technologies for monitoring the behavior of geotechnical structures (inclinometers, tilt meters, piezometers, load cells, etc.) 4. UTILIZATION OF MONITORING RESULTS Utilization of monitoring results for the evaluation & optimization of resilient geotechnical structures (deep excavations, earth fills, etc.). 5. FINITE ELEMENT MODELING Incorporation of monitoring results in decision making process during construction of resilient geotechnical structures using Finite Element modeling.
