Impact of climate change on shallow ground hydro-thermal properties

Changes in hydro-thermal properties the unsaturated zone of shallow ground impacts stability and serviceability structures placed within that zone. Ground response to climate change is an important consideration has a bearing on soil dynamics depth reactive In this study, numerical model was developed VADOSE/w simulate suction, moisture content temperature variation under changing climatic conditions. Weather patterns three 10-year periods, 1990–2000, 2030–2040 2070–2080, were considered. Six sites from Australia with varying conditions chosen predict behaviour. Four different criteria determine equilibrium suction depth. Predictions indicated there will be increase temperature, while decreases future. A criterion based deems more appropriate demarcate Both tend predicted The influence water table highlighted. It recommended characteristics should considered along indices when estimating suction.