The Piling and Deep Foundations Southeast Asia Conference will take place at the Prince Hotel & Residence in Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia, on the 23rd to 24th March 2010. It will be the first comprehensive Asian event covering all the aspects of pile design, pile construction, deep foundation best practices and efficient soil investigation and improvement practices across the Asian region. For more information click here. To download the brochure click here.

The Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) announces its 2nd Annual Student Paper Competition. Winners will present their papers at Dam Safety 2010, ASDSO’s Annual National Conference, to be held in Seattle, September 19-23, 2010. More information is available here.

DFI's 35th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations will take place in October 12-15 2010 at Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa Hollywood, California. For more information click here. DFI is seeking original, quality papers for consideration of inclusion in the 2010 conference program. For more details click here.

The latest edition, December 2009, of Fine Ltd. E-Newsletter has been published. GEO5 version 10 has been released bringing substantial improvements. Read more...

W. Allen Marr, Ph.D., P.E., President and CEO of Geocomp Corporation has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Dr. Marr, was selected for the NAE for his “innovative applications of numerical methods, risk analysis, advanced laboratory techniques, and field instrumentation to geotechnical engineering and construction.” Read more....

A comprehensive guide to the use of duty-cycle crawler cranes for constructing deep foundations is now available to engineers, students and planners. Publication of Special Deep Foundation: Compendium Methods and Equipment. Volume II: Drilling machines and hydraulic crawler cranes follows the publication last year of Volume I that focused on piling rigs. Read more...

Gregg Drilling & Testing, Inc. is pleased to announce that they have increased their capability to collect vibratory core (vibracore) sediment samples. Gregg recently purchased two types of pneumatic vibracores that now give them the ability to collect 20', 30' and 40' long sediment samples. Read more.

Geocomp publishes an informative newsletter entitled "Below the Surface". To view the latest Issue, September 2009, click here.

Shamsher Prakash Foundation solicits nomination (no application) for the 2010 SHAMSHER PRAKASH RESEARCH AWARD for young engineers, scientists and researchers (40 years or younger, Date of Birth 03-31-70 or later) from all over the world. Nominations are invited so as to reach the Honorary Secretary on or before March 31, 2010. Read more...

Geoengineer.org is pleased to announce a new partnership between our organization and the ADSC: The International Association of Foundation Drilling. ADSC is a 1,000 plus corporate and individual member not-for-profit professional trade association. Read more...

Geoengineer.org is pleased to announce a new partnership between our organization and the ADSC: The International Association of Foundation Drilling. ADSC is a 1,000 plus corporate and individual member not-for-profit professional trade association. Read more...

The main scientific and engineering goal of this book is to deal simultaneously with soil dynamics/vibrations and wave propagation in soils (including seismic waves). Read more...

DFI Educational Trust & ACE Mentor Program - Golf Outing Fundraiser. A great opportunity to network while enjoying one of California’s premier golf courses! Castlewood Country Club Pleasanton, California on Monday, November 2, 2009. Read more...

Deep Foundations Institute Educational Trust Board of Trustees Cordially Invites You to the Fourth Annual Gala Fundraising Dinner with President of the New York Building Congress on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at Chart House Restaurant, Pier D-T Lincoln Harbor Weehawken, New Jersey. Read more...

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for the infrastructure that sustains our world, today announced, at this invitation-only gathering of top users from around the globe, that it has acquired gINT Software. Read more...

ADSC's Drilled Shaft Foundation and Anchored Earth Retention Systems Seminar & Exhibits. Date: 10-11 November, 2009. Location: Westin O'Hare / Rosemont, Illinois. For more information please read the Seminar Brochure.

Novo Tech is pleased to announce that it has become a gINT Software Developer Partner. Novo Tech’s newly released tools, NovoSPT, NovoLiq and Vislog, will officially become add-ons to gINT within the coming weeks. Read more...

gINT Software will be hosting a series of webinars in September and in October covering a wide variety of subsurface data management topics. The series, will be presented by Salvatore Caronna, president and founder of gINT Software. Read more...

Professor Paul Marinos has been named the 2010 Jahns Distinguished Lecturer by the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists(AEG) and the Engineering Geology Division of the Geological Society of America (GSA). Click here for more information, as well as to invite Prof. Marinos to give a lecture.

TNO DIANA cordially invites you to attend its 2-days training course: 3D Finite Element Analysis for Geotechnical and Tunnel Engineering that will take place on 12-13 November 2009 at Delft, The Netherlands. Read more...

ADSC welcomes you to participate in the Micropile Design & Construction Seminar, that will take place on September 16-17 2009 at Grandover Resort, Greensboro - North Carolina. Read more...

You are invited to attend the 2009 2nd Annual Ben C. Gerwick Awards Banquet for Innovation in Design and Construction of Marine Foundations. Date: Saturday, 26 September 2009. Location: Hearst Mining Building, University of California Berkeley Campus. Read more...

Cetrus is now offering an on-demand, metered-usage version of the popular GEO5 geotechnical analysis software suite by FINE Software to users in North America. Global access to the service is available via the Internet, and the software runs locally on an individual’s computer. Read more...

In a joint project between the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and the Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS), PLog Enterprise was chosen as a key software component in developing a web-based, searchable database of geotechnical investigation data. Read more...

The book is a comprehensive reference for foundation engineers that presents both classical and state-of-the-art design and analysis techniques for earthen structures, and covers basic soil mechanics and soil and groundwater modeling concepts along with the latest research results. Read more...

The book offers clear, concise, and hands-on guidance for choosing and executing a variety of field investigations. Read more...

A must have reference for any engineer involved with foundations, piers, and retaining walls, this remarkably comprehensive volume illustrates soil characteristic concepts with examples that detail a wealth of practical considerations. Read more...

The book provides the tools necessary for fusing geological characterization and investigation with critical analysis for obtaining engineering design criteria. Read more...

The book sets forth the basis for recognizing, understanding, and treating geologic hazards, using general concepts rather than rigorous mathematical analyses. Read more...

Properly understanding and characterizing geologic materials and formations is vital for making critical engineering decisions. Identifying and classifying rock masses and soil formations allows reasonable estimation of their characteristic properties. Read more...

Considered the standard engineering reference on shallow foundations, this edition strengthens that position. Completely reworked and written by one of the top men in the field, it covers all the latest developments and approaches. Read more...

This book presents the latest developments in the research that is carried out to unravel these effects. It contains current contributions by world wide leading academics. Read more...

This handbook provides practical guidance on assessing ground gas risk and the design of appropriate protection measures. Read more...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District (USACE – NO) has issued a contract to Dataforensics, a leader in geotechnical data management software development and implementation, for its PLog Enterprise software. Read more...

FINE Software’s GEO5 FEM and Tunnel software is newly available in North America through its exclusive distributor, gINT Software. GEO5 FEM is designed for civil engineering firms looking for cost-effective solutions. Read more...

DFI's Educational Trust will hold its Golf Outing at the Harborside International Golf Center to raise monies for DFI's existing memorial and scholarship funds. Read more...

DFI's Educational Trust will hold their annual fundraising event at the Chartiers Country Club to raise monies for DFI's existing memorial and scholarships funds.Read more...

The latest edition, June 2009, of Fine Ltd. E-Newsletter has been published. Read more...

Gregg Drilling & Testing Inc. has published the 8th Issue of "The Gregg Geo News" May 2009. Read more...

Shamsher Prakash Foundation solicits nomination (no application) for the "2009 SHAMSHER PRAKASH PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE PRACTICE OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING" for young persons(45 years) primarily from practicing engineers from all over the world. Read more...

The Geoengineer.org Website is pleased to announce the launch of its new, completely redesigned, dynamic home page (http://www.geoengineer.org). The new webpage is not just an aesthetic improvement, but marks a new era in the development of the website and the management of the information collected, classified and distributed by our Center. Read more...

The latest edition, May 2009, of Fine Ltd. E-Newsletter has been published. Read more...

gINT Software announces the release of “gINT Enterprise,” a new SQL Server version of gINT. gINT Enterprise offers unlimited centralized data storage as well as multi-project reporting and extended querying power. Read more...

The only book available that provides geoscientists with a thorough account of coring methods and the interpretation of data gathered from core observation and analysis. This new edition has been brought up-to-date and incorporates modern developments in coring techniques and core handling. Read more...

Geoengineer.org Donors Fund solicits proposals for geo-projects that can make a valuable contribution to the geoengineering profession. Proposals are due on May 15th 2009. Read announcement…

The leadership of four of DFI’s committees has recently changed hands with the appointment of new chairmen by DFI President Rudy Frizzi. Read more...

Drilled Shafts Short Course: Design Methods for New Technology, 20 October 2009, Kansas City, MO. Read more...

Augered Cast-in-Place & Displacement Piles Short Course, 20 October 2009, Kansas City, MO. Read more...

DFI-CSCE 12th Annual Geotechnical Seminar - Infrastructure Repair and Geotechnical Engineering, 25 September 2009, Berlin, CT. Read more...

One-day Seminar in Ground Improvement Technology and Applications, 17 September 2009, Orlando, FL. Read more...

2009 Helical Foundations & Tiebacks Seminar, 09 June 2009, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta. Read more...

Slurry Wall Technical Lectures, May 8 2009, University of Chicago - Gleacher Center, Chicago, IL. Read more...

Due to many requests from authors, the deadline for abstracts for the above conference has been extended to FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2009. The Call for Papers and instructions for submitting your abstract are listed on the conference website. Read more...

Call for papers: 2009 Helical Foundations and Tiebacks Seminar, June 9, 2009 in Edmonton, Canada. Deadline for abstracts is April 20, 2009. Read more...

The DFI and EFFC are delighted to announce the 11th International Conference in the DFI series: Geotechnical Challenges in Urban Regenaration, 26th - 28th May 2010, ExCeL London. Read more...

Marine Foundations Specialty Seminar: Land Reclamation, Geotechnical Investigation and Design Considerations, April 17, 2009, Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel Norfolk, VA. Read more...

A record-breaking 575 DFI members congregated in New York City for the 33rd Annual Meeting and 11th International Conference in October. Chair of the highly successful event was William F. Loftus, a founding member of DFI and past president. Read more...

Seth Pearlman, DFI’s Immediate Past President, welcomed Rudy Frizzi to the position of DFI President for 2009, James A. Morrison of Kiewit Construction Group Inc. as incoming Vice President, Patrick Bermingham of Bermingham Foundation Solutions as incoming Treasurer and Robert B.Bittner of Ben C. Gerwick Inc. as incoming Secretary. Read more...

Elections for trustees to the board of the Deep Foundations Institute were held by a ballot distributed to the membership per DFI Bylaws in advance of the 2008 Annual Conference and Members’ Meeting in October 2008.Read more...

DFI is pleased to present the 2008 Deep Foundations Institute Outstanding Project Award to MRCE, the firm who nominated The Opening of the New South Ferry Subway Station project, at the Awards Banquet during DFI’s 33rd Annual & 11th International Conference on Deep Foundations in New York, NY, October 16, 2008. Read more...

The DFI Educational Trust announces the winners of its 2008 Paper Competitions. Each year papers are solicited from students and entry-level faculty members on topics relating to deep foundations design and construction. Read more...

Hurricane Gustav struck the New Orleans area on September 1, 2008 with the first significant storm surge loading of the area levees since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. On Oct 2 and 3, 2008, a group of civil engineers, sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), through the Geoengineering Extreme Events Reconnaissance (GEER) Association, visited the New Orleans, LA area to assess levee performance. The report, now available on the GEER Association web site, describes the team reconnaissance observations; information gathered about the storm, surge, and system performance; and conclusions.

Strata Systems, Inc. today announced it has begun worldwide distribution of its latest StrataSlope™ brochure to the geotechnical engineering community. Read more...

SP FOUNDATION invites nominations, worldwide, for the 2009 SP RESEACH AWARD in geotechnical engineering, and/or geotechnical earthquake engineering for young engineers/scientists, 40 years or younger. The award consists of cash prize of US$ 1100, and a plaque. The last date of nominations is May 31, 2009. For details of nomination, please visit SP Foundation Website.

Missouri University of Science & Technology will host the 5th International Conference on Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering & Soil Dynamics in San Diego, CA, May 24-29, 2010. Prospective authors are asked to submit a one-page abstract by April 2, 2009. Abstract Submission Instructions, Proceedings of Past Conferences & Table of Contents of each Conference Proceedings can be found on the conference Website.

International Conference On Advances in Concrete, Structural and Geotechnical Engineering (ACSGE 2009). 25-27 October, 2009. Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani, Rajasthan, India. Read more...

Dataforensics and Carlos Fernandez Tadeo & Asociados (CFT& Asoc) are pleased to announce a distribution agreement. Read more...

This book presents all issues of earthquake geotechnical engineering in a comprehensive way. Information obtained from earthquake damage investigation as well as data from laboratory tests and field investigation is supplied, together with exercises/questions. Read more...

This educational seminar will provide an in-depth review of industry-standard best practices for slope stabilization techniques using non-earthwork methods. Read more...

Professionals from the industry will present the state-of-the-practice in analysis, design, construction and testing of deep foundations subject to seismic and lateral loads. Read more...

This educational seminar will provide an in-depth review of industry-standard best practices for slope stabilization techniques using non-earthwork methods. Read more...

DFI is soliciting nominations for the 2009 Distinguished Service Award. Submit your nomination by January 31, 2009. Read more...

A 2-day event, presenting an overview of pile foundation construction. Parties interested in being included in the Super Pile '09 should submit a brief summary. Deadline for submissions is February 16, 2009. Read more...

This one-day event will present design, construction and quality control concerns associated with soil nail earth retention structures. Read more...

Gregg Drilling has added a one-of-a kind, 30 ton, six-wheel drive CPT rig to compliment it's fleet of 10 full size trucks, two track and three portable CPT units. Read more...

The main theme of CPT'10 is the solution of geotechnical and geo-environmental problems using the CPT, with particular emphasis on practical experience and application of research results. The deadline for abstract submission is March 27, 2009. Read more...

Gregg Drilling & Testing, Inc. is pleased to announce the scheduling of 2009 CONE PENETRATION TESTING (CPT) short courses on 27th February 2009 Southern California and on 6th March 2009 Northern California. Read more...

2nd International Symposium on Cone Penetration Testing (CPT'10). 09-11 May, 2010. Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa , Huntington Beach, California, USA. Fore more information click here.

The book covers not only improvement of soft natural soil but also densification of granular fill material. Methods of reclamation, site and equipment selection and construction procedure of shore protection works are also described. Read more...

The book illustrates both theoretical and practical aspects with frequent references to several land reclamation and soil improvement projects in Asia. Read more...

The deadline for discount registrations to the March 15-17 2009, 3-day Course on Geotechnical Instrumentation for Field Measurements, is February 13th 2009. Read more...

Strata Systems, Inc. announces an upgrade to their advanced interactive computer software program designed to assist engineers with the design and analysis of geogrid-reinforced steep slopes. Read more...

The latest edition, January 2009, of Fine Ltd. E-Newsletter has been published. Read more...

The objective of the book series is to publish monographs, handbooks, workshop proceedings and textbooks. The book series is intended to cover both the state-of-the-art and the recent developments in geomechanics and geoengineering. Read more...

Dr. Shamsher Prakash received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, in December 2008. Read more...

The Fifth International Conference on Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dyanmics and Symposium in Honor of Professor I.M. Idriss, will be held in San Diego, California, May 24-29, 2010, at the Marriott Mission Valley.