2024
DOI: 10.31223/x5nt3q
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A consistent terminology to communicate ground-related uncertainty

Georg Erharter,
Suzanne Lacasse,
Franz Tschuchnigg

Abstract: Engineering geology is highly affected by uncertainty related to the geology, geotechnical parameters, models used and methods. While the technical aspects of ground-related uncertainty are increasingly investigated, the terminology to communicate uncertainty (i.e. phrases such as “it is very likely that”) has not yet been unified and experts use it however they see fit. The problem arises that due to varying levels of experience, personal biases and cultural backgrounds, people may understand uncertainty stat… Show more

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