National Workshop on Eco-Friendly Ground Modification, Waste Recycling and AI Applications in Transport Infrastructure

Growing transport demand and decarbonisation targets motivate new approaches to ground improvement and reuse of industrial waste. This workshop examines how recycled rubber, plastics, glass, fly ash and slag can improve infrastructure performance while reducing demand for virgin materials. Research and engineering case studies combine laboratory characterisation, computational modelling, bio-mediated treatment, fatigue and dynamic-load analysis, and lifecycle assessment. AI applications address hazard assessment, predictive monitoring, ground-engineering workflows and material behaviour. Three technical sessions examine sustainable ground improvement, circular use of waste and marginal materials, and the responsible application of AI.

The programme on 2 December 2026 includes presentations, facilitated discussion and networking. Registration and refreshments begin at 07:45, opening addresses at 08:30 and research presentations at 08:45; closing remarks are at 17:30, followed by networking cocktails. Times are AEDT (Australia/Sydney). Researchers, engineers, industry and government participants, and postgraduate students are welcome. Early-bird tickets are AUD363 general admission or AUD253 for students, including GST, through 1 November; booking fees may apply. Refund requests are accepted through 15 November.