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International Geotechnical Innovation Conference IGIC 2024

30 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
International Geotechnical Innovation Conference

About the event

The value of GCC’s ambitious mega structures now exceed USD 2 trillion. Saudi Arabia leads the region in mega construction projects, with a string of mega cities’, super tall buildings’ and infrastructure projects currently in various stages of planning and design. At the heart of the Saudi Arabia’s USD 725 billion megacities project is the Line – a 170-km long, 500m tall mixed used structure. Following closely on its heel is the UAE, with scores of new mega projects spanning from the Burj Binghatti, expected to exceed 472m height, to the Palm Jebel Ali among others. Considering the desert, arid, and semi-arid soil conditions found in the GCC, the deep foundations, underground excavations and geotechnical aspects associated with construction of these megaprojects present significant challenges. The International Geotechnical Innovation Conference (IGIC 2024), taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from 6-7 May 2024 aims to delve into the deep foundation design and construction requirements imperative for enabling the safe, cost-efficient and timely completion of projects.
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Published Proceedings

16 papers published from this event

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Mining Regulations in Saudi Arabia and Geotechnical Requirements

Dr. Ahmed Alnuaim, et al.
International Geotechnical Innovation Conference

As part of Saudi Arabia’s 2030 vision, the mining sector is being developed to become the third pillar of the kingdom’s industrial growth. In line with this development, new mining laws and executive regulations have…

2026
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Innovative Solutions for Problematic Soils

Liu Yu, et al.
International Geotechnical Innovation Conference

Two Innovative Solutions Cases implemented by Geoharbour Construction Group in Indonesia are presented in this paper. Case 1# is Jawa 7 Power Plant Project which is located in Baten Province of Indonesia, around 80 km…

2026
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Geotechnical Challenges and Potential for Innovative Solutions in Saudi Arabia

Muhammad Munawar Zaheer, et al.
International Geotechnical Innovation Conference

This presentation explores few of key geotechnical challenges in Saudi Arabia, focusing on rock strength, escarpment stability, ground improvement verification and seismic parameters. Due to unique geological conditions, potential for innovative approaches is presented for…

2026
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Innovative Ground Improvement for Civil Infrastructure Development

Prof. Mohamed Shahin
International Geotechnical Innovation Conference

Unstable soils, characterized by attributes such as looseness, erodibility, and collapsibility, present considerable engineering challenges due to their low bearing capacity and high compressibility. Such problematic soils are prevalent worldwide and impede the progress of…

2026
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Micropiled Post-Tensioned Raft Foundation System as a Sustainable, Innovative and Cost- Effective Solution: Case Studies in Saudi Arabia and the GCC Region

Hamzah M. B. Al-Hashmi, et al.
International Geotechnical Innovation Conference

Micropiles, initially conceived for underpinning and strengthening existing structures, have evolved into foundational elements for the construction of new superstructures and substructures. Although micropiles possess a lower load-bearing capacity relative to conventional piles, thereby elevating…

2026
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Revolutionizing Geotechnical Solutions: The Power of AI

Rodaina Aboul Hosn, et al.
International Geotechnical Innovation Conference

This overview explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on geotechnical solutions. Traditionally, geotechnical engineering relied on many empirical methods for assessing soil behavior and foundation design. However, with the rapid development and implementation…

2026
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A New Age of Geotechnical Engineering

Mohamed Ezzat Al-Atroush, et al.
International Geotechnical Innovation Conference

The rapid advancement of emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), is driving transformative shifts across numerous scientific and engineering disciplines. With that in mind, a new age of…

2026
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Carbon Footprints of Ground Improvement Techniques - Case Studies

Houman Soleimani Fard, et al.
International Geotechnical Innovation Conference

Geotechnical projects generally consume large quantities of resources and energy and release considerable amounts of CO2 in the atmosphere, and therefore, have a significant impact on the environment. To minimize this effect, sustainable solutions and…

2026
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Geotechnical Backanalysis, Plaxis, Monitoring Data, Digital Transformation

Cristian de Santos de Santos, et al.
International Geotechnical Innovation Conference

In the realm of construction, the influence of ground conditions on structural design is paramount, highlighting the importance of accurate soil characterization. Traditional approaches, predominantly laboratory and in-situ testing, are often marred by significant uncertainties.…

2026
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Lateral response of vibratory installed monopiles: A scaled lab investigation

Dr. Ahmed Elkadi, et al.
International Geotechnical Innovation Conference

The installation of monopiles for offshore wind turbines via vibratory methods presents an alternative to conventional impact-hammering, offering reduced noise emissions. However, understanding the influence of vibratory installation on e.g. lateral pile response remains largely…

2026
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