Risk Assessment for Melamchi Water Supply Intake | Dr. Alex Strouth | GRMW 2024 (XIV)

In this session from the Geohazard Risk Management Workshop 2024 (GRMW), Dr. Alex Strouth from BGC Engineering Inc. delves into the risk assessment and management of the Melamchi Water Supply Intake. He discusses the methods they have used to evaluate risks, explores various risk management options, and presents a comprehensive risk management framework tailored to the project's unique challenges. Dr. Strouth also highlights the design strategies implemented to mitigate risks effectively. This session offers practical insights for professionals involved in large-scale water infrastructure projects and those seeking to enhance resilience against geohazards.
The Geohazard Risk Management Workshop 2024, held from November 25 to 27, brought together more than 70 participants, including professionals, researchers, and policymakers from Nepal and abroad. Organized by the Nepal Geotechnical Society (NGS), NDRRMA, and BGC Engineering Inc., the workshop featured national and international experts. International experts included specialists from BGC Engineering, Canada, and professor from IIT. National contributors ranged from experienced professors and researchers to government officials. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on training, and case studies, the event provided participants with actionable strategies for geohazard assessment, sustainable infrastructure development, and effective disaster risk reduction. This collaborative platform encouraged knowledge exchange and inspired innovative solutions to address Nepal’s unique geohazard challenges.
Organizing Partners:
Nepal Geotechnical Society (NGS)
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA)
BGC Engineering Inc.
Supporting Partners:
International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE)
Institute of Engineering (IoE)
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST)
Department of Roads (DoR)
Universal Engineering and Science College
Geoinfra Research institute
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