Shedding light on the preventative measures against slope failure due to stresses Determining the accuracy of slope stability analysis has been a primary subject of interest in the geotechnical field...
This interesting case study features the use of helical piles for a deep foundation on a new construction with rock at 21 feet below the ground. The Southside Community Development & Housing Corp...
As a previous mine pit and tailings pond, the Base Mine Lake has residual bitumen forming two mats on the lake floor. Keller designed and installed a shoring solution to create a new dock area for dr...
In this case study, engineers and contractors work to stabilize a new home with damage caused by a shallow foundation resting atop a long-wall coal mine. A new house was constructed in West Virginia,...
Ray Franz, Area ManagerRay Franz was promoted to Area Manager of Northern California. With over 30 years of experience in geotechnical consulting and specialty construction, Ray has worked with microp...
This is a summary of technical paper "Predicting Eccentric Stresses for Large Diameter Open Ended Pipe Piles" presented GeoCongress 2022, written by Ryan C. Allin, P.E., Vice President, Pile Dynamics...
Significant ground movements due to deep surface excavations can seriously impact neighbouring infrastructure and utilities. When it comes to assessing the after-effects of excavations on adjacent in...
Geotechnical consultant CMW Geosciences’ complete transition to OpenGround by January 2020 was incredible timing given the pandemic that ensued. In 2022, they now hold 68,000 boreholes, constituting...
Keller’s ground improvement work wins the 2022 CalGeo Outstanding Project award. In 1916, marshlands along the Oakland Estuary in San Francisco were filled in to create the Alameda Marina. During W...
Since engineering and construction company CDM Smith’s adopted OpenGround, they can leverage a one stop shop for all their geotechnical data. This enhances quality and security while positioning the...
GeoWorld, the professional networking platform for geotechnical engineers, recently launched a brand-new resources section, which expands the classic blog functionality. It is now possible for every...
This course covers the basics of setting up a SIGMA/W stress/deformation analysis, in addition to reviewing more complex options such as consolidation analysis, staged construction, and strength redu...
This webinar will show you how to level up your consolidation analysis for embankments with software that makes the process cleaner and simple, plus produces richer deliverables to share with stakeho...
by Dimitrios Zekkos, John Manousakis, Adda G. Athanasopoulos Reference: Zekkos, D., Manousakis, J., Athanasopoulos, A. (2005), “Geotechnical engineering practice in the Mycenaean Civilization (1600...
The following material has been provided by ASCE President and Distinguished Professor and Buchanan Chair Holder Jean-Louis Briaud of Texas A&M University. The 2021 Buchanan Lecture, held on Nove...
Professor Jie Zhang of Tongji University (China) is delivering a course on Probability Analysis in Civil Engineering under the auspices of the Virtual University of the International Society of Soil...
The following obituary was prepared and presented by the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG). May the earth be light to you, rest in peace Prof. Paul Mari...
The following was prepared by Dr. Ronald B.J. Brinkgreve, and first presented by Virtuosity. The term ‘soft soil’ is associated with fine-grained soils (mostly normally-consolidated clays). For examp...
By Dimitrios Zekkos, 15 Jun 2013
soil erosion model26 May 2022
UCS test of rockBy Avishek Shrestha, 05 Apr 2022
This unique annual business directory includes 23,000+ professionals and 1,000+ companies and organizations in the geotechnical engineering profession. Powered by GeoWorld, the professional network fo...
The objective of this book is to fill some of the gaps in the existing engineering codes and standards related to soil dynamics, concerning issues in earthquake engineering and ground vibrations, by...
Over the last 50 years there has been rapid development of construction techniques, analytical methods and materials for use in ground engineering. One of the major techniques which has been developed...
