Carissimi Associati Soci SGI,
Carissimi Soci Società Associate,
su indicazione del Dott. Alessandr Baietto (GDP-GEOMIN s.r.l.), desideriamo portare alla vostra attenzione lo Special Issue dell'Italian Journal of Geosciences intitolato "Integrating the Reference Geological Model (RGM) in Civil Engineering Projects: Approaches and Applications."
Lo Special Issue accoglie contributi dedicati a casi di studio, metodi e approcci per la definizione e l'applicazione del Reference Geological Model in opere di ingegneria civile di media e grande scala, con particolare attenzione alla riduzione delle incertezze, alla gestione dei rischi e agli impatti ambientali.
Scadenza per l'invio degli abstract: 28 febbraio 2026
Scadenza per l'invio dei manoscritti: 31 luglio 2026
Per maggiori informazioni si rimanda al testo riportato di seguito in lingua inglese.
Cordiali saluti,
La Segreteria SGI
Integrating the Reference Geological Model (RGM) in Civil Engineering projects: approaches and applications
The Reference Geological Model (RGM) is crucial for the design and construction of medium to large-scale civil engineering projects, such as tunnels, long bridges, dams, underground hydroelectric plants, and large subsurface laboratories. It integrates geological observations, investigation surveys, and laboratory data to provide a comprehensive understanding of subsurface conditions. Given the complexity of some geological contexts, such as intricate tectonic and seismic settings, areas with significant litho-stratigraphic heterogeneity, chaotic geological units (e.g., BIM rocks), and complex morphological settings like large landslides, it is essential to develop approaches that effectively assess and schematize these environments in the RGM. The definition of RGM for civil works involves a transfer of knowledge from the world of research and the applied sector to be effective. Besides, in some cases, outcomes derived from civil works have contributed to improving geological knowledge. RGM reliability directly influences the environmental impact, safety, stability, and cost-effectiveness of civil works.
This Special Publication welcomes contributions dealing with relevant field studies, methods, and approaches useful for civil engineering projects to accurately assess the RGM, reduce uncertainties, and manage construction risks and environmental impacts.
This Special Publication welcomes contributions dealing with relevant field studies, methods, and approaches useful for civil engineering projects to accurately assess the RGM, reduce uncertainties, and manage construction risks and environmental impacts.
Guest Editors:
Alessandro Baietto
GDP-GEOMIN srl, Via vittorio Amedeo II n. 6, 10121 Torino; baietto@gdpconsultants.eu.
Francesca Bozzano
Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, Sapienza Università di Roma. Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Roma; francesca.bozzano@uniroma1.it.
Domenico Calcaterra
Università di Napoli Federico II, Complesso Universitario di Monte S. Angelo, Via Cinthia 21 - 80126 Napoli; domenico.calcaterra@unina.it.
Gianluca Benedetti
Italferr Spa, SO Geologia, Via Vito Giuseppe Galati, 71 - 00155 Roma; g.benedetti@italferr.it
Paolo Perello
GDP-GEOMIN srl, Via vittorio Amedeo II n. 6, 10121 Torino; perello@gdpconsultants.eu.
Key words:
Reference Geological Model (RGM), Civil Engineering, civil works, subsurface characterization and risk management.
Domenico Calcaterra
Università di Napoli Federico II, Complesso Universitario di Monte S. Angelo, Via Cinthia 21 - 80126 Napoli; domenico.calcaterra@unina.it.
Gianluca Benedetti
Italferr Spa, SO Geologia, Via Vito Giuseppe Galati, 71 - 00155 Roma; g.benedetti@italferr.it
Paolo Perello
GDP-GEOMIN srl, Via vittorio Amedeo II n. 6, 10121 Torino; perello@gdpconsultants.eu.
Key words:
Reference Geological Model (RGM), Civil Engineering, civil works, subsurface characterization and risk management.
Key Topics
- Relevant case histories applied to civil engineering projects (tunnels, long bridges, dams, underground hydroelectric plants, large subsurface laboratories) or slope stabilisation projects where the assessment of the RGM was a key aspect.
- Studies where accuracy and reliability of the RGM was crucial either in predicting risks deriving, for example, from weak/swelling rocks, active faults, cavities, high hydraulic heads or in hazard management
- Case histories that involve a knowledge transfer from research to the applied sector, while outcomes from civil works contributed to improving overall geological knowledge.
- Novel methods and approaches applied for the assessment of the RGM or critical reviews of existing methods.
- Critical review of RGM development within evolving legislative contexts and contract codes (e.g., the new Italian Contract Code).
Timeline
Call for abstracts: 28/02/2026
Call for full papers: 31/07/2026
Manuscript submission and preparation of the text
Please refer to the Instructions for Authors to prepare your manuscript.
For any inquiries about the appropriateness of contribution topics, please contact the main Guest Editor baietto@gdpconsultants.eu
To submit a manuscript for this special issue please use the journal's submission platform (ScholarOne ManuscriptsTM). To submit your manuscript, please create you account and in the homepage click on the Author Dashboard and start your submission.
In the cover letter please specify that the manuscript is submitted for the special issue Integrating the Reference Geological Model in Civil Engineering Projects: Approaches and Applications.
Call for abstracts: 28/02/2026
Call for full papers: 31/07/2026
Manuscript submission and preparation of the text
Please refer to the Instructions for Authors to prepare your manuscript.
For any inquiries about the appropriateness of contribution topics, please contact the main Guest Editor baietto@gdpconsultants.eu
To submit a manuscript for this special issue please use the journal's submission platform (ScholarOne ManuscriptsTM). To submit your manuscript, please create you account and in the homepage click on the Author Dashboard and start your submission.
In the cover letter please specify that the manuscript is submitted for the special issue Integrating the Reference Geological Model in Civil Engineering Projects: Approaches and Applications.