A Wiki-based collection of geotechnical engineering information, tutorials, resources, and downloads.
Links
Geo-Con
Geo-Con is a contractor specializing in vertical barriers, jet grouting, slurry walls, and soil stabilization. Based in Monroeville, PA. Visit Geo-Con
Links
Maccaferri Inc.
Traditionally known for its double twist gabions and Reno mattresses, Maccaferri has extended its product range significantly over the last decade. Visit Maccaferri Inc.
Rockman's Ramblings
ASCE G-I: Proposed “Journal of Geotechnical Engineering Practice”
Most geotechs are familiar with the Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering (JGGE), one of the (if not the) premier journal in the industry. It’s published by the ASCE’s Geo-Institute (G-I) and accounts for about 20% of the revenue of the G-I organization.
The G-I’s President, Dr. Jean-Louis Briaud, convened a task force in early 2009 to investigate if the JGGE is “adequately serving as a venue for practice oriented papers.” According to the final report from the Proposed "Journal of Geotechnical Engineering Practice" Task Force, the reason for the task force is that: