Geotechnical Engineers And The Challenges Of The 2016 Sporting Events

THE SPORTING EVENTS 2016 The biggest sporting event in the world will be taking place in Rio de Janeiro this year and will compete in the first ever event in South America. The latest edition of the games has also been recognised as the most eco-friendly where the ISO 20121 designation intends to ensure a positive economic, environmental and social legacy. 4 32 DEODORO MARACANÃ competition venues will be spread across 4 DIFFERENT PARTS of Rio de Janeiro. 4 15 COPACABANA BARRA CHALLENGES FACED FOR RIO WATER & ENERGY POLLUTION CRISIS IN RIO'S GUANABARA BAY THE HOST SITE FOR SAILING & BRAZIL IS SUFFERING THE WORST DROUGHT WINDSURFING EVENTS IN 40 YEARS SAILORS TO FALL IN POLLUTED WATERS RISK CONTRACTING THE BRAZILIAN GOVERNMENT SPENT GASTROINTESTINAL INFECTIONS, MYCOSES, OTITIS OR HEPATITIS. $5 BILLION SUBSIDISING FOSSIL FUELS TO MAKE UP FOR LOST POWER IN THE LEAD UP TO 2014 WORLD CUP. SOCIAL TENSION STREET CRIME & PUBLIC SECURITY EVICTIONS OF A LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY ARRASTÃOES IN SETTLEMENTS KNOWN AS FAVELAS, 8000 FAMILIES MASS STREET ROBBERIES HAVE BEEN AT RISK OF COMMITTED OVER THE RECENT MONTHS H AVE RESULTED IN A POLICE CRACKDOWN. EVICTION FOR CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT. THE INITIATIVES TO TAKE PLACE In order for the games to be successful and sustainable, a variety of initiatives have been put in place to ensure it will be the most eco-friendly sporting event ever. SUSTAINABLE HEADQUARTERS 80% of temporary headquarters will be used in future structures. Timers on wash basins, flushes & rainwater collection system will cut water consumption. Fleets to service the games will be fuelled by diesel using 20% recycled cooking oil. EMITTING BIODIESEL -0 LESS CARBON FROM RECYCLED COOKING OIL LOGISTICS EFFICIENCY PROGRAMME INTELLIGENT ROUTE MODEL TO REDUCE TRANSPORTATION TIME DESIGNED TO TRANSPORT 30 MILLION ITEMS IIII ... FOR THE GAMES. TECHNOLOGY-BASED CARBON MITIGATION PLAN Aims to mitigate 100% of emissions generated by the 1,000,000 tonnes 500,000 tonnes of co'eq emissions from operations. of co'eq emissions from games. spectators. Environmental science, environmental engineering, engineering geology, foundation engineering and geotechnics are areas which come under the civil engineering project of the sporting events 2016. Alan Wood & Partners work globally providing geotechnical and geoenvironmental consulting services working in conjunction with project teams to deliver integrated ground engineering solutions. Alan Wood & Partners have 7 regional offices across the north of England based in Hull, Lincoln, Manchester, Scarborough, Sheffield, Teesside and York. Established in Hull in the 1960's, Alan Wood & Partners provide a comprehensive range of engineering services to the construction industry. Alan Wood & Partners are proud to deliver outstanding customer care, delivered by specialist teams, with the skills and experience required. Alan Wood & Partners