CGS-NCR Annual Banquet: Stakes and perspectives on mining geotechnique and the CGS
About The Speaker
Michel Aubertin, Ph.D., FEIC, FCAE, FCSCE
( Canadian Geotechnical Society )
Michel Aubertin is Professor Emeritus at Polytechnique Montréal. He is a Past-President (2009-2010) and the former Executive Director (2015-2024) of the Canadian Geotechnical Society. He was also the first Chair of the CGS Mining Geotechnique Committee (2011-2014). He received the CGS Robert F. Legget Medal in 2018 and was named CGS Honorary Life Member at the GeoMontréal 2024 Conference. His research work and consulting practice are focused on mining geotechnique and geo-environmental management of mining wastes. He can be reached by e-mail: michel.aubertin@polymtl.ca
Abstract
The presentation will include a range of geotechnical issues, related mainly to the management of mine tailings and waste rock. It will address the development of analysis and design techniques aimed at improving the geotechnical stability of engineering works under static and seismic loadings, during the construction phase and upon closure of mine wastes disposal sites. The evolution of guidelines will also be briefly recalled. The contributions of the CGS in the field will be discussed in terms of its structure, operation and services to members. The key role played by volunteers who get involved in the Society's activities will be emphasized. The presentation will include examples of challenges encountered in mining geotechnique, in relation with the CGS Divisions and Committees mandates. Some personal views will also be presented about evolving perspectives for geotechnical professionals and the challenges posed by current issues such as the effect of climate change
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