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[ April 30, 2025 ] NZGS Looking For Comments on Slope Stability Document Available Resources
[ April 7, 2025 ] In Memoriam: Richard Goodman (1935-2025) In Memoriam
[ March 7, 2025 ] Introducing Seequent Evo: Redefining Geoscience Collaboration and Data Management for Faster and Smarter Decision-Making Press Releases
[ February 21, 2025 ] Engineers Need to Appreciate Their Value Miscellaneous
[ February 20, 2025 ] 18th Anniversary of GeoPrac…and I’m Tired Rockman's Ramblings

GEO5 2024 Edition

March 11, 2024 rockman Comments Off

In the latest 2024 edition of the GEO5 geotechnical software suite, users can expect an array of enhancements designed to improve functionality, efficiency, and user experience. This package continues to be perhaps the most comprehensive […]

Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual 5th Edition

February 12, 2024 rockman Comments Off

Congratulations to my WSP colleagues in Canada for their role in the preparation of the latest version of the Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual. The 5th Edition was published in October of 2023. It is certainly […]

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 […]