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Reviving the Past: Chongqing’s Air-Raid Shelters Reborn as Vibrant Underground Spaces
- Mar, 07, 2025
- Underground Structures Other Geotechnical News On Projects / Industry Other News
- China
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Chongqing, a city known for its mountainous landscapes, is undergoing a unique transformation. Once wartime air-raid shelters, its vast network of underground spaces is now being repurposed into thri...
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A Legacy Carved in Stone: Celebrating the Life and Work of Dr. Evert Hoek
Dr. Evert Hoek (1933-2024), a name synonymous with rock mechanics and rock engineering, passed away on July 6, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that has shaped the very foundation of our understanding o...
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Geotechnical Engineering 2032 Boom: Trends, Challenges, and Emerging Opportunities
- Mar, 03, 2025
- Other Geotechnical News On Projects / Industry News On Research / Academia Other News
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Geotechnical engineering is at the core of modern infrastructure, ensuring the stability of buildings, roads, tunnels, and bridges. With increasing urbanization and large-scale infrastructure project...
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Announcing the Publication of the 2025 USA & Canada Special Edition of the Geotechnical Business Directory
ARGO-E GROUP, the organization behind GeoWorld, is excited to announce the publication of a USA & Canada special 2025 edition of the annual Geotechnical Business Directory series with the support...
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"Geo-Trends Review" 30th issue is published!
GeoWorld, the biggest online platform for geotechnical engineers, is excited to announce the publication of the 30th issue of "Geo-Trends Review" magazine. The 30th issue was just distributed and you...
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Keller employees receive ADSC President’s Award
- Feb, 26, 2025
- Other Geotechnical News On Awards News On Projects / Industry
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Project Executive John Grillo started at Keller (then Hayward Baker) in 2011 as a project manager in New York and has over 20 years of experience as a geotechnical engineer and specialty contractor....
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From Tremors to Insights: AI Enhances Seismic Prediction in Santorini
- Feb, 25, 2025
- Seismic Engineering Seismology Seismic Slope Stability Other Geotechnical News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Research / Academia
- Greece
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The picturesque island of Santorini, known for its stunning landscapes and rich geological history, is currently facing a surge in seismic activity. As earthquakes continue to rattle the region, scie...
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Bentley Systems Issues Call for Nominations for the 2025 Going Digital Awards
- Feb, 19, 2025
- Other Geotechnical News On Projects / Industry News On Awards News On Software News On Events
- Netherlands, Amsterdam
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced nominations are now open for the 2025 Going Digital Awards. This renowned global program recognizes the...
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Trench Collapse in Houston: A Preventable Construction Tragedy
- Feb, 06, 2025
- Slope Stability Other Geotechnical News On Natural Disasters / Failures Other News
- United States, Texas, Houston
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A tragic incident unfolded in southwest Houston when a construction worker lost his life due to a trench collapse at the Stoneriver Apartments. The trench, approximately eight feet deep, caved in une...
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117,260 paper downloads in 2024 for the ISSMGE International Journal of Geoengineering Case Histories!
- Feb, 10, 2025
- Other Geotechnical News On Research / Academia News On Publications
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The ISSMGE International Journal of Geoengineering Case Histories is proud to announce that its papers were downloaded 117,260 times in 2024 (up 17% from 100,103 downloads in 2023). The Internationa...
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