THEMES

NGM 2024 presents the following themes, with suggestions for content. A general focus for all themes is obstacles and potential solutions. We are looking for a wide range of presentations and papers from all Nordic countries.

A Sustainable foundations

Energy, safety & environment
LCA/LCC
Recycling/reuse of material
Alternative materials, eg. binders
Costs for society
Social aspects

C Challenges in the future

Climate adaptation
Innovation
New methods and tools
Adaptation to future social development

B Digitalization/Visualization

Digital twins
Visualization 2D/3D
Programming and automatization
AI

D Construction in urban areas

Groundwater impact
Mass displacement
Vibrations and noise
Source of disturbance
Logistics

E Handbooks and guidance for the practicing geotechnical engineer

Needs? What is missing?
Differences between the Nordic countries
New version of Eurocode – from code to practice