The geotechnical engineering laboratory at KAIST is one of leading research group in geotechnical engineering. We are dedicated to producing engineers who are able to compete internationally, and who have intelligence as well as a refined social conscience. Our studies are focused on the analysis, design, construction, and maintenance of ground structures related to soft-clay and unsaturated weathered soils. Our main target structures are embankments on soft-clay, earth dams, and slope structures. Especially, we aim to develop an optimum system for the analysis, design, reinforcement, and maintenance of complicated ground structures. We not only perform fundamental researches related to the stress-strain behavior characteristics of the soil materials, but also develop numerical analysis techniques and softwares for the analysis and design of related ground structures.

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