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Website links, new publications in geotechnical engineering and engineering geology and Google Earth related information can be found in this section. 

Provo City Center Temple Micropile Underpinning by Nicholson Construction
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Nicholson Legends and Iconic Projects: A 70-Year Celebration of Geotechnical Excellence

September 2, 2025 rockman Comments Off on Nicholson Legends and Iconic Projects: A 70-Year Celebration of Geotechnical Excellence

Nicholson Construction, one of GeoPrac.net’s long-time sponsors and a pillar of the geotechnical industry, recently celebrated its 70th anniversary with a two-part webinar series titled “Nicholson Legends and Iconic Projects.” The series featured six senior […]

Evert Hoek Distinguished Lecture Series
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Evert Hoek Distinguished Lecture Series

August 15, 2025 rockman Comments Off on Evert Hoek Distinguished Lecture Series

If you are tired of doom scrolling and looking for something interesting to watch, check out some of the lectures given by Dr. Evert Hoek on aspects of rock mechanics and geological engineering. Dr. Hoek […]

Wind turbines
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New Guidance for Wind Turbine Foundations

July 7, 2025 rockman Comments Off on New Guidance for Wind Turbine Foundations

A new technical report on Cyclic Degradation in the Geotechnical Design of Wind Turbine Foundations has been released by the American Clean Power Association. The draft report reviews the behavior of foundation support geomaterials under […]

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

April 30, 2025 rockman Comments Off on 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!

August 29, 2024 rockman Comments Off on 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 […]

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An AI Chat with Terzaghi?

August 28, 2024 rockman Comments Off on 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

April 29, 2024 rockman Comments Off on 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?

March 14, 2024 rockman Comments Off on 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 […]