NZGS Guidance Series Unit 3
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NZGS Looking For Comments on Slope Stability Document

The New Zealand Geotechnical Society has been producing some excellent geotechnical reference and design guidance documents. Their most recent, Slope Stability Guidance Unit 3, was released this month in draft form, and they are looking […]

Speargun Projectile Penetrometer
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Speargun Projectile Penetrometer – Yes Please!

The “speargun projectile penetrometer” (SPP) is sure to be on every geotechnical engineer’s Christmas list! PhD student Junlin Rong and his advisor, Professor of Geotechnical Engineering Majid Nazem, both of RMIT University, were the lead […]

AI Chatbot from Superprompt
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An AI Chat with Terzaghi?

What would you ask Karl Terzaghi if you could talk to him? Maybe how he came up with his famous effective stress principles? What did he think of Ralph Peck? Duck Face or Kissy Face? […]

Sixense North America launches new website
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Sixense North America Launches New Website

Sixense Northern America, a leading provider of monitoring and asset management services, announces the launch of their new website. The new website reflects Sixense’s dedication to delivering high-quality, real-time monitoring services across the continent. As […]

Charles Darwin - What's his connection to geotechnical engineering?
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A Darwin Link to Geotechnical Engineering?

Everyone knows the name Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution by natural selection. But did you know he has a connection to the roots of geotechnical engineering? Charles Darwin had some talented children, among […]

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DFI Carbon Calculator Webinar

How do you calculate the carbon footprint of deep foundations or ground improvement? You use the Carbon Calculator from the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) and the European Federation of Foundation Contractors (EFFC)! They have hosted […]