Proceedings of the Rocscience International Conference 2025 (RIC 2025)

This is an open access book. The Rocscience International Conference 2025 (RIC2025) will be a momentous event, scheduled to take place from April 6-8, 2025, in Sydney, Australia, where geotechnical professionals from across the globe will converge. The primary aim of this conference will be to establish a platform for the exchange of innovative ideas and the discussion of critical issues in geotechnical engineering. By providing attendees with networking opportunities, RIC2025 will facilitate collaborations that could potentially lead to groundbreaking advancements in the field.

The theme of the conference, "Beyond the Surface: Deepening our Understanding of Geotechnical Challenges," is carefully chosen to reflect the evolving nature of the geotechnical industry. As challenges in this field become increasingly intricate, it will be essential for engineers to delve deeper into the underlying complexities. RIC2025 will seek to inspire attendees to explore these challenges from new perspectives, encouraging them to push the boundaries of their understanding and develop innovative solutions.

Overall, RIC2025 is expected to be a resounding success, leaving a lasting impact on the geotechnical engineering community. Attendees will depart with new insights, valuable connections, and a renewed sense of purpose, ready to tackle the complex challenges that lie ahead in the field of geotechnical engineering.