Foundations for the tallest skyscrapers
Miscellaneous

Foundations of the World’s Tallest Skyscrapers

How do the foundation configurations compare for six of the world’s tallest skyscrapers? The folks at Groundworks, a residential and commercial foundation repair company, put together this sweet infographic to answer just that! Source: How […]

GEO5 Map Import
Software Updates

GEO5 2021 Software Updates

The geotechnical software suite, GEO5, has been recently updated with a host of new features. As always, you can download a 30-day demo version without any analysis limitations from Fine Software. Some of the new […]

Geologic Hazards

Bute Inlet Landslide and Tsunami in BC

A massive November 2020 landslide and glacial lake outburst near Bute Inlet in BC created a seismic signal equivalent to a 4.9 magnitude earthquake! On November 28, 2020, at about 6 a.m., approximately 18.5 million […]

Cone penetration testing rig courtesy of ConeTec
Available Resources

TRB CPT Webinar on June 29, 2021

The Transportation Research Board will be hosting a webinar entitled “One Pack to Rule Them All-The Cone Penetration Test Expansion Pack” on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, from 2:00-3:30 PM Eastern. The webinar will identify available […]

Available Resources

GBA Updates Guide to Third-Party Reliance

Third-party reliance is a legal concept that is important for all practicing geoengineers to understand. We produce work products meant for a specific client and a specific purpose. But what if a third party wants […]

Free 60-day trial of iLog Online
Software Updates

Try Novo Tech’s Cloud-Based Borehole Logging & Geotechnical Data Management Platform Free for 60 days

The latest cloud offering in geotechnical engineering software is iLOG Online from GeoPrac.net sponsor, Novo Tech. You can create boring logs, well installation diagrams, stratigraphic cross-sections, and even access SPT correlations or perform soil liquefaction […]