Project Related
Complex 3D Analysis for Stuttgart High-Rise
3D modeling and analysis including Plaxis 3D allows design of complex basement excavation shoring system in Stuttgart, Germany. […]
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Comings and Goings
Winning Geotechnical Project for Bentley YII Awards
Every year Bentley Systems hosts the Year in Infrastructure (YII) awards, and in 2021, the theme was on “Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure”. There were three excellent project finalists in the geotechnical category, and the […]
Press Releases
Mary Ellen Large Joins Nicholson Construction
Geotechnical specialty engineering and construction contractor Nicholson Construction is pleased to announce the addition of industry expert Mary Ellen Large, P.E, D.GE to the team. Ms. Large will be assuming the role of Client Care […]
Comings and Goings
100th Newsletter of Pile Dynamics!
The folks at Pile Dynamics, Inc. (PDI) produce a monthly newsletter that is always full of great information. This month, they celebrate their 100th edition, you can view it and all past editions at Pile.com. […]
Press Releases
Keller acquires Voges
Hanover, MD, November 30, 2021 – Keller North America (Keller) announces the acquisition of Voges Drilling Inc., a drilled shaft contractor in New Braunfels, Texas, with over 30 years of experience. Voges will now operate as Keller. Combining their […]
Software Updates
GEO5 2022 Updates are Here, New BIM Features, FEM Webinar
The November Fine Software newsletter was full of interesting info! See below for some of the highlights. Webinar: How to design a top-down tunnel in GEO5 FEM Don’t miss this free webinar on December 7, […]
Miscellaneous
20 Things Your Adviser Didn’t Tell you
A recent blog post from the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists, better known as AEG, gives students and recent grads in geology and geotechnical or geological engineering some great tips. Anyone looking to start […]
Rockman's Ramblings
New GeoPrac.net Feature – Events Calendar!
There are so many great conferences, webinars, professional meetings, training courses, and other events for a busy geoprofessional to keep up with. So I decided to create a new Calendar of Events feature at GeoPrac.net! […]
Failures
Major Devastation in BC from Atmospheric River
The record-breaking precipitation in BC and the Pacific Northwest causes major destruction to bridges, embankments, roads, and rail corridors. The BC Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure posted some photos today that are quite dramatic. See […]
Available Resources
2021 TAMU Buchanan Lecture Today!
The 2021 Buchanan Lecturer is Dr. Philippe Jeanjean who is the Senior Advisor for Geotechnical Engineering at BP America in Houston, Texas. Dr. Jeanjean’s lecture is entitled “Offshore Geotechnics: From Oil & Gas to Renewable […]