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Foundations of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center

January 31, 2024 rockman Comments Off

The Twin Towers are known to the world for their tragic end on September 11, 2001. However geotechnical engineers also know that the foundation design and construction for these landmark structures was particularly complex and […]

Subway penetration by drill rig in Istanbul, Turkey

Foundation Rig Drills Into Subway Line in Turkey

January 21, 2024 rockman Comments Off

The video below from X user @githii shows a startling sight: what appears to be a foundation drill rig punched right through the crown of a subway tunnel in Istanbul, Turkey several days ago. Reportedly […]

In Memoriam: Jim Mitchell (1930-2023)

December 20, 2023 rockman Comments Off

We celebrate the life and mourn the passing of a geotechnical legend, Jim Mitchell, who died peacefully in his home in Massachusetts on December 17, 2023, at the age of 93. It is virtually impossible […]

Video: Rocscience’s Year in Review

December 20, 2023 rockman Comments Off

Rocscience had a busy 2023, with a new program RocSlope, and a plethora of new features for their other products. Check out this video summary that also includes a few teasers about 2024!

Himalayan Highway Tunnel Collapses, Trapping 40

November 15, 2023 rockman Comments Off

The collapse of a Himalayan highway tunnel in Uttarakhand, India, trapped 40 workers, sparking a challenging rescue operation. The incident occurred on November 12, 2023, and the workers are reported to be in good health, […]

An Interview with BoreDM Founder Louis Aaron

October 13, 2023 rockman Comments Off

BoreDM is a new geotechnical software company focusing on geotechnical data management. Although they are less than one year old, they are taking the industry by storm with an impressive client list. I recently had […]

Vajont Dam Disaster – 60 Years Later

October 9, 2023 rockman Comments Off

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the Vajont Dam disaster – a tragic event that serves as a stark reminder of the profound interplay between geology, engineering, and the forces of nature. On the fateful […]

DFI Carbon Calculator Webinar

October 6, 2023 rockman Comments Off

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 […]

Terzaghi Day 2023 Lecture by John Burland

October 2, 2023 rockman Comments Off

Today, we celebrate Terzaghi Day, honoring the father of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering 140 years after his birth. The Geo-Institute is doing an excellent job of keeping his legacy alive, and this year, they […]

Gannett Fleming Acquires DiGioia Gray

August 24, 2023 rockman Comments Off

(Camp Hill, Pa.) – Gannett Fleming, a leading provider of engineering and infrastructure solutions, announced today that it has acquired DiGioia Gray (the “Company”), a provider of power delivery, geosciences, geotechnical, and civil engineering solutions. The […]