Civil engineers must consider the future when designing infrastructure. The Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for providing long term solutions to develop infrastructure while accommodating natural landscapes and changes in geology. Expansive soils, changes in weather, meandering groundwater paths, drainage conduits, dynamic loading, surface water runoff, potential for future construction, and changes in ultimate configurations must all be considered when designing retaining walls and slopes. This presentation will offer insights on what to consider in these design evaluations, what to avoid, and provide experience driven recommendations. 1.0 PDH
