PART I: Innovative Techniques Towards Low Carbon Footprint -- Chapter 1. Analysis of Operational Energy Cost of Typical Residential Building (in Guwahati located in North Eastern India) with Foam Concrete as Walling Material -- Chapter 2. Contribution of Vetiver Grass Towards Slope Stability Via Mechanical Root Reinforcement -- Chapter 3. Effect of Change in Penetration to Rotation Rate on Screw Pile Performance in Loose Sand -- Chapter 4. Experimental Study on the Bearing Capacities of Sheet Pile Foundation in Saturated Clay Ground -- Chapter 5. Hydro-Mechanical Effect of Vetiver Root on Laterite Soil -- Chapter 6. Influence of Relative Stiffness on Integral Bridge Design -- Chapter 7. Study on Compaction and Unconfined Compressive Strength Characteristics of Magnesium Carbonate Mixed Soils -- Chapter 8. Sustainable handling of soft soils during the design of major infrastructure projects -- Chapter 9. Transient Simulation of Ground Source Heat Pump in Tropical Region Considering Groundwater Flow. etc.

This book presents select proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Construction Resources for Environmentally Sustainable Technologies (CREST 2023), and focuses on sustainability, promotion of new ideas and innovations in design, construction and maintenance of geotechnical structures with the aim of contributing towards climate change adaptation and disaster resiliency to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It presents latest research, information, technological advancement, practical challenges encountered, and solutions adopted in the field of geotechnical engineering for sustainable infrastructure towards climate change adaptation. This volume will be of interest to those in academia and industry alike.