As the climate system changes, so does the construction industry, particularly civil engineering. Increases in solar radiation and temperature variation can hurt the integrity of built structures, so engineers have to reconsider their design methodologies.
Climatic influence can change the soil’s nature, leading to issues like soil liquefaction. This requires special attention from a geotechnical engineer, who must take account of the future conditions that their projects will endure. Therefore, geotechnical infrastructures should be climate-resilient, factoring probable maximum precipitation, sea-level rise, and increased frequency of extreme weather events into their design and construction. Such considerations affect essential aspects ranging from building materials selection to waste management.
Understanding the complete impact of climate change on engineering decisions and practices necessitates a high level of interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together meteorology, climatology, and environmental science. A parallel understanding of their interplay with geotechnical engineering principles is just as crucial for decision-making.
