VIRTUAL GEOTECHNICS
Session emphasizing in presenting through photos topics of the geotechnical practice (currently 53 topics in 14 sections):

· Pictorial report of the landslides triggered in the Azan and Jammu Kashmir area in Northern Pakistan during the 8th October 2005 earthquake.(earthquake engineering section).

· Large scale density and gradation tests in compacted rockfills, Part 5, by A. Breitenbach (in earth/rockfill dam section).

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GEOENGINEERING PHOTO GALLERY
Collection of photos classified in geo-categories. Currently includes 165 photos in 17 categories.
New additions:

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EDUCATIONAL GEORESOURCES
This session provides resources (webpages, powerpoints, online courses) with entirely educational content (currently 44 resources in 10 sections).
New additions:

· Undergraduate Geotechnical Laboratory, available by the University of Texas at Arlington


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ONLINE GEOENGINEERING LIBRARY
A collection of free papers and books available on the internet. (Currently 123 different recources in 16 sections)
New additions:

· Specifications, guides and white papers from the GRI (in ground improvement section).

· All papers published in the Geosynthetics International Journal from 1994 to 2002 (in ground improvement section).

· J. Douglas (2001) - A critical reappraisal of some problems in engineering seismology. PhD thesis, Imperial College, University of London (in earthquake enginering section).

· S. Hardy (2003) - The implementation and application of dynamic finite element analysis to geotechnical problems. PhD thesis, University of London (in earthquake enginering section).

· J. Hancock (2006) - The Influence of Duration and the Selection and Scaling of Accelerograms in Engineering Design and Assessment, PhD thesis, University of London (in earthquake enginering section).

· J. Colmenares Montanez (2002) - Suction and volume changes of compacted sand-bentonite mixtures. PhD thesis, Imperial College, University of London (in soil mechanics section).

· P. Smith (2003) - Numerical analysis of infiltration into partially saturated soil slopes. PhD Thesis. University of London (in soil mechanics section).

· R. Rolo (2003) - The anisotropic stress-strain-strength behaviour of brittle sediments. PhD thesis, University of London (in soil mechanics section).

· A. Grammatikopoulou (2004) - Development, implementation and application of kinematic hardening models for overconsolidated clays. University of London (in soil mechanics section).

· A. Jotisankasa (2005) - Collapse behaviour of a compacted silty clay. PhD Thesis. University of London (in soil mechanics section).

· A. Gasparre (2005) -Advanced laboratory characterisation of London Clay. PhD Thesis. University of London (in soil mechanics section).

· K. Ventouras (2005) - Engineering Behaviour of Thanet Sand. PhD Thesis. University of London (in soil mechanics section).

· S. Nishimura (2005) - Laboratory study on anisotropy of natural London Clay. PhD Thesis. University of London (in soil mechanics section).

· R. Monroy (2006) - The influence of load and suction changes on the volumetric behaviour of compacted London Clay. PhD Thesis. University of London. (in soil mechanics section).

· F. Schroeder (2002) - The influence of bored piles on existing tunnels. PhD Thesis. University of London (in tunnelling section).

· J. Franzius (2003) - Behaviour of buildings due to tunnel induced subsidence. PhD Thesis. University of London (in tunnelling section).

· K. Georgiadis (2003) - Development, implementation and application of partially saturated soil models in finite element analysis. PhD Thesis. University of London (in landslide/slope stability section).

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TOP 10 PAPERS ON GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
The purpose of this session is to provide a starting point of the best publications on a specific topic. Chosen qualified and well-known Professors or engineers are invited to propose the best 10 papers in a specific field of their expertice.
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FREE GEOENGINEERING SOFTWARE LISTING
A Collection of free programs, excel spreadsheets and online applications in Geoengineering (currently 46 different resources in 8 sections).
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HISTORY OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Session providing information regarding the history of geotechnical engineering, important historical projects and distinguished individuals in our field.
Updates:

Zekkos, D., Manousakis, J., Athanasopoulos, A. (2005), "Geotechnical engineering practice in the Mycenaean Civilization (1600-1100 BC)", 2nd International Conference "Ancient Greek Technology, 17-21 October 2005, Athens, Greece.

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SEARCH OUR SITE
Looking for resources on a specific topic? Use the Geoengineer search engine to find what you are looking for.


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CONTRIBUTORS
Special thanks to:

· Breitenbach, Allan, J., P.E., AB Engineering Inc. Littleton, Colorado, USA

· Krzysztof S. Jesionek, P.E., Associate, GeoSyntec Consultants

· Puppala, Anand, Professor, University of Texas at Arlington

· Srbulov, Milutin, Foundations & Geotechnics, Metros & Civil Mott MacDonald Ltd.

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GEOENGINEERING EVENTS
See our listing for geotech events and send us an e-mail to inform us about new ones.

. 23rd Annual Spring Seminar titled "Soft Ground Engineering", Seattle, May 20, 2006.

. 4th International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering, 25-28 June 2007, Thesalloniki, Greece.


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GEO RISK AND RELIABILITY WEBSITE
A resource website maintained by Professor K. K. Phoon.
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GEOENGINEERING JOURNALS
Links to journals in the Geoengineering field.
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GEOENGINEERING BULLETIN BOARDS & FORUMS
Intending to enhance the circulation of geoengineering information. (Currently 162 postings)

Current Boards and Forums:

. General Technical Issues

. New Geoengineering Publications

. Geoengineering News Board

. Job Opportunites Board

. Geoengineering Software Forum

. International Journal of Geoengineering Case Histories Announcement Board

. Georisk and Reliability Forum

. Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics

If you would like to recommend or manage a new forum, contact us.
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GEOENGINEERING JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Space available for announcements.

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GEOENGINEERING DATABASES
Searchable databases allowing the visitor to efficiently find useful information. Currently three databases exist:

· Database of Companies providing in-situ and/or laboratory services: This database includes contact and relevant information on the companies offering in situ or laboratory testing services (includes 23 items).

· Database of references on GeoRisk and Reliability: This database includes publications in the field of georisk and reliability. Visitors are encouraged to submit their own publications in the database (includes 30 items).

· Geoengineering PhD Theses Database: Lists information and links to PhD theses in geoengineering. Authors of PhD thesis are invited to submit information on their thesis and have also the option to include a digital copy of their thesis (in pdf) in the Geoengineer website for visitors to download.

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GEOTECHNICAL EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING PORTAL
Adda Athanasopoulos, PhD student at UC Berkeley, has established a new content website aiming in the classification and dissemination of information on geotechnical earthquake engineering and soil dynamics.

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WEBSITE OF THE JOINT WORKING GROUP ON GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING FOR DISASTER MITIGATION AND REHABILITATION
The website of the JWG-DMR lists information on the activities of the group. Go to JWG-DMR website

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEOENGINEERING CASE HISTORIES
This new refereed journal intends to become the forum for the publication of case histories in geoengineering. A distinguished editorial board reviews all manuscripts. The first issue of the journal is coming up this month!
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CREATE YOUR OWN GEOWEBSITE - JOIN The GEO-WEBSITES NETWORK
The Geoengineer website can host your website and simplify your internet life. Whether you would like to create a new website, or move an existing one to the Geoengineer website we will be glad to help. Websites established within the Geoengineer Website are supported in numerous ways: They receive traffic from the Geoengineer website, they can use the many tools of the website (e.g. forums, databases, surveys etc.) and they are promoted and supported by being integrated within the Geoengineer Website. Updates of the website are also announced in the Geoengineer Newsletter.

Websites of committees or associations, research projects or any other informational websites that have merit can find a permanent home at the Geoengineer Website.
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NEW GEOENGINEERING PUBLICATIONS
The Geoengineer website lists and promotes the latest publications in Geoengineering. New publications:

. Soil nailing - best practice guidance (CIRIA report C637) by A. Phear, C. Dew, B. Ozsoy, N.J. Wharmby, J. Judge, A.D. Barley.

. Disturbed Soil Properties and Geotechnical Design, by A. Schofield, University of Cambridge.

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COMPANIES PROMOTIONAL AND SPONSORING PROGRAM
The Geoengineer website with its numerous activities is a centre for geotechnical information dissemination. With a variety of ways we can support your company reach its goals. Funds from the website are directed to improve the services provided by the website. Send us an e-mail to learn more. Read more about our sponsoring program

MAKE A DONATION
The Geoengineer website is committed in providing useful resources and information for geoengineers. Donations made to the website are directed back to the website to support its operation and growth. To make a donation to the Geoengineer website click here.

CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
The Geoengineer website can sponsor conferences and contribute to their success by assisting in the conference promotion.

Conferences sponsored by the Geoengineer website:

. 12th International Conference of the International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics, 1-6 October 2008. Click here to learn more

About the Geoengineer Website
The Geoengineer website is a centre for classification and distribution of geotechnical information. Our mission is to guide the geoengineer in finding resources useful to his/her work. To achieve that we encourage all engineers to contribute by informing us of useful resources.


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Become a CONTRIBUTOR
The Geoengineer website counts on the contributions and feedback of its visitors to keep growing and become more useful. Are you aware of resources that are not listed on the website? Do you have personal material that you would like to make available? Do you have comments about the website? Do you have ideas that could contribute to the Geo-Profession and you need help in realizing them? Please drop us an e-mail. We will be very interested to hear about it. Send us an e-mail at: zekkos@geoengineer.org or reply to this newsletter.

GEOENGINEERING NEWS
Read/Post latest news in Geoengineering.
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GEO JOB MARKET
Find/Offer Geoengineering Job Opportunities. Go to Geo-Job Market

GEO-SOFTWARE QUESTIONS
Do you have a question on Geoengineering Software? This is the place to ask. Go to Geo-software questions

Disturbed Soil Properties and Geotechnical Design, by Andrew Schofield

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A Particle of Clay: the biography of Alec Skempton, Civil Engineer, by Judith Niechcial

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Geotechnical Engineering Investigation Handbook, 2nd Edition, by Roy Hunt

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Geotechnical Engineering of Dams, by Robin Fell, Patrick MacGregor, David Stapledon, Graeme Bell

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Geotechnical Engineering: Principles and Practices of Soil Mechanics, by V. N. S. Murthy

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Mechanics of Ballasted Rail Tracks, by Buddhima Indraratna, Wadud Salim

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