Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Proceedings of The HKIE Geotechnical Division 46th Annual Seminar 2026: Bridging Theory and Practice in Geotechnical Engineering

Conference: The HKIE Geotechnical Division 46th Annual Seminar 2026 (GDAS2026), 12 May 2026
Conference Organizer: Geotechnical Division, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, Hong Kong
Conference Venue: Hong Kong
Volume Editors: Louis N. Y. Wong, Roy K. C. Hung
ISSN: 2582-3922
ISBN: 978-81-688301-1-0

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21467/proceedings.8.2

Published: 2026-09-17

Articles

Some Thoughts on Bridging Research and Practice in Geotechnical Engineering

Victor Li (Author)

1-16
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An Engineering Geological Model for Kaolin-rich Zones and Soil-Pipe Cavities in Volcanics

C. D. Shardlow, R. A. Evans, Ricky C. P. WONG, Mike W. H. CHO, Andrew W. C. LEE (Author)

17-28
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Development of Sprayable Engineered Cementitious Composites (SECC) for Tunnel Lining Applications

S. N. Goh, K. L. Lo, Ivan H. H. Chan, Roy K. C. Hung, T. Wang, H. Wu, Christopher K. Y. Leung, Victor C. Li (Author)

29-41
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Three-Dimensional Analysis of Stress Interaction between Closely-Spaced Bored Piles in Rock

James ZJ RUAN, Anthony TT CHUANG, Sammy PY CHEUNG (Author)

42-57
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Proposed Methodology for Evaluating the Allowable Peak Particle Velocity Limit of Stabilized Rock Slopes with Rock Dowels Subject to Blasting Vibration

Ivan H.H. Chan, Stanley Y. T. Cheung, Daniel Y. P. Ho, Guy Bridges, Genie C. Y. Nip, Matthew W. H. Fong (Author)

58-66
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New State-of-the-art Design Guidelines for Deep Cement Mixing: Global Review and Benchmarking Study

Leo C. Y. Shu, Sunny T. C. So, Lawrence K. W. Shum, Anthony H. K. Wong, S.W. Lee, Z. Xu (Author)

67-78
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SmartLog: Transforming Ground Investigation Records and Applications

Caleb Sang, Stuart W. Millis, Regis L.G. Chee, Rachel W. Y. Lau, Eric H. Y. Sze, Anthony C.T. So (Author)

79-90
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Exploring a Cost-Effective and Sustainable Design Solution for Rock Tunnels in Hong Kong – the Rock Reinforcement Approach (RRA) and Norwegian Method of Tunnelling (NMT)

Franklin K. L. To, Clayton Y. K. Chan, Nick R. Barton (Author)

91-102
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AI-Enabled Slope Upgrading Works: From Static Archives to Operational Intelligence

I. H. H. Chan, K. S. T. Kwong, B. J. Jiang, T. M. Ma, C. S. Sun, I. W. Wong, C. T. L. Lee, H. H. L. Cheng (Author)

103-115
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Rainfall-Induced Loose Fill Slope Failure: New Insights from MPM Analysis

Z. Q. Zhan, C. Zhou (Author)

116-126
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An Unprecedented Incident of Concrete Contamination by Marine Deposits in Bored Pile Construction Leading to Abandonment of the Piles in a Hong Kong Building Project

Thomas S. K. Lam (Author)

127-139
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Implementing the 5A Control Framework: Case Studies Demonstrating Economic and Safety Benefits in Deep Excavation

Terence L Y Yau, Rachel Y K Chan (Author)

140-145
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Integrating Design Theory into Practical Construction of Reinforced Fill Slope

Clifford W. C. Phung, K. F. Yeung, Penny K. C. Choy, Ben M. H. Wong (Author)

146-154
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Application of First-Principles Sequential Inversion in Geotechnical Engineering: An Engineering Framework for Predicting Tunnel-Induced Ground Deformation

Zhengyong Wei (Author)

155-166
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AI-Enhanced Detection of Untrained Compound Damage and Scour in Wind Turbines

De-Jie Song, Li Long, Zohreh Mousavi, Wei-Qiang Feng (Author)

167-177
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Sustainable Design Approaches for Large Span Rock Caverns in Hong Kong

Jacky W. H. Tsun, Jitendra Kumar Soni, Max L. Y. Ngok, Genie C. Y. Nip, Hermann H. M. Suen (Author)

178-187
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Case Study of Mohr–Coulomb and Hardening Soil Models in PLAXIS Using Field Monitoring Data for Excavation and Lateral Support Works

Gavin S. H. Toh, S. S. To, T. S. Ho, Y. L. Yeung, M. C. Fok (Author)

188-198
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Subsurface Diagnosis Method for Undergrounds Using Distributed Acoustic Sensing with Ambient Noise Tomography

WU Ju-Yang, ZHANG Tian-Yu, MA Jun-Wei, Luo Bin, FENG Wei-Qiang, LI Yu-Xiao (Author)

199-207
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Geotechnical Design with Rhino and Grasshopper: Reinforcing First Principles in Hong Kong Practice

E. Alnaqdy (Author)

208-217
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The Application of Multi-Temporal Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Imagery for Automated Landslide Identification

Leslie W. H. Tsang, Eugene Y. M. Tam, Danny Yung (Author)

218-227
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Back‑analysis of Excavation‑Induced Ground Settlement in Hong Kong Using Mohr‑Coulomb and Hardening Soil Models

P. O. TANG, A. K. M. LAM, Y. X HUO, W. Cheang, S. Rajbhandari (Author)

228-239
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Design of SFRC Segmental Tunnel Linings: A Practical Framework for Wider Implementation in Hong Kong

T. H. Lee, T. C. Choi, C. O. A. Leung, K. H. Chan, Z. Y. Li (Author)

240-252
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Design and Construction for the Largest Rock Cavern in Asia – A Case Study on the Relocation of Sha Tin Sewage Treatment Works to Caverns

Franklin K. L. To, Bridges D. C. Guy, Andrew K. W. Seto, Stephen L. C. Tam, Michael W. K. Choi, Steve C. H. Leung (Author)

253-265
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Test and Analysis of Confined Compressive Strength and Average Elastic Modulus of Metasedimentary Rocks in the Northern Metropolis of Hong Kong

Zhiqian Liu, Qi Zhao, Guoxu Chen, Pan Hu, Andy Y. F. Leung, Maggie H. Y. Suen, Cyrus C. F. Chow (Author)

266-277
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Effective Health Diagnosis System for Underground Pipeline Networks Using Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing

YANG Wen-Tao, ZHANG Tian-Yu, FENG Wei-Qiang, YANG Wen-Tao, Ngai Kwok-Leung, Cheung Hoi-Yan, Ng Wan-Lung Sean, Chan Chi-Ho Philip (Author)

278-287
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Geotechnical Instrumentation Monitoring: A Transition from 3A to 5A Approach

Arthur K O So, Roger J W Lee (Author)

288-299
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From Simplified Assumptions to Soil–Structure Interaction: A Paradigm Shift in Raft and Piled Raft Foundation Design

Ted Tse, Ryan Cheung, Bryan Zhu (Author)

300-312
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A Simple Method for Calculating Consolidation Settlements of Clayey Soils and Settlement Prediction-Control

J. H. Yin, Z. J. Chen, P. C. Wu, Z. Y. Yin (Author)

313-324
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Fundamentals and First Principles of Point Load Test in Rock Mechanics

Zhaonan Wang, Louis Ngai Yuen Wong (Author)

325-337
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Comparative Study on In-Line Orthogonal and Staggered Arrangements of DCM Columns: Stress Distribution, Deformation Characteristics of Two Cases

Ming-min WANG, Pan LIU, Ting-hao MAO, Alvin LAM (Author)

338-348
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Analysis on Earth-pressure Imbalance on a Deep Excavation

L. W. WONG (Author)

349-358
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Predicting Tunnel Overbreak in Drill and Blast Operations Using Random Forest Regression: A Case Study in Hong Kong Granitic Rock

Jason T. Y. Chin, S. Jayawardena, George X. Coe (Author)

359-373
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Recent Advancement in the Estimation of Design Debris Volume for Natural Terrain Hazard Mitigation Measures

R. W. M. Cheung, I. Li, C. Lam, A. C. Y. Fu, E. Y. C. Zeng (Author)

374-382
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Application of the Circucore Pro Method in the Boardwalk underneath Island Eastern Corridor Project

C. K. TSE, KENNETH, S H CHUNG, Vincent L T CHAN, Philip DAYNES (Author)

383-392
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From Heterogeneous Borehole Data to City-Scale 3D Geological Modelling Supporting Seismic Response Studies for Northern Metropolis in Hong Kong

K. I. M Ismail, G. Wang (Author)

393-405
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Assessment of Foundation and Excavation and Lateral Support (ELS) Works for a Footbridge near MTR Structure in Admiralty, Hong Kong

Y. T. Shang, L. M. Wei, Y. Chen (Author)

406-416
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