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April 2019
NZ Geomechanics Award Lecture
Presented by Chris McGann The presentation will be given by Chris McGann on his work undertaken with Brendon Bradley, Merrick Taylor, Liam Wotherspoon and Misko Cubrinovski, a summary of which follows. Seismic piezocone data are used to investigate the applicability of several existing empirical correlations for predicting soil shear wave velocity (Vs) from cone penetration test (CPT) data, and ultimately to develop Christchurch-specific CPT-Vs correlations for estimating Vs in both the general alluvial and marine soils in the region and…
Find out more »March 2019
Advancing Seismic Hazard Analysis with Physicsbased modelling: Putting More PHYS into PSHA
Presented by Professor Thomas H. Jordan Southern California Earthquake Centre University of Southern California Advanced applications of probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA) in California combine fault-based earthquake rupture forecasts with site-specific ground motion prediction equations (GMPEs) to estimate long-term seismic shaking probabilities. Both PSHA components have been refined through comprehensive, iterated studies, including the Uniform California Earthquake Rupture Forecast (UCERF) Project and the Next Generation Attenuation (NGA) Project. Although these collaborative efforts have improved our understanding of seismic hazards, the…
Find out more »The 58th Rankine Lecture Dynamic Soil-structure Interaction (Auckland)
Presented by Dr Nick O’Riordan PhD CEng PE(CA) ARUP
Find out more »The 58th Rankine Lecture – Dynamic Soil-structure Interaction (WELL)
Presented by Dr Nick O’Riordan PhD CEng PE(CA)
Find out more »Guidance for Potentially Liquefaction-prone Land (Auckland)
This course is in shared collaboration with the Earthquake Commission and Engineering New Zealand. The Earthquake Commission has subsidised the course as to maximize participation for all Territorial Authorities and Engineers. If event is full, please join the waiting list. This will encourage ENZ to put on additional events in the future.
Find out more »The 58th Rankine Lecture Dynamic Soil-structure Interaction (Chri)
Link in live: https://canterbury.zoom.us/j/655620828 Dr Nick O’Riordan PhD CEng PE(CA) ARUP
Find out more »Performance-Based Design for Soil Liquefaction
Presented by Steven L. Kramer University of Washington Many advances have been made over the 50-some years in which geotechnical engineers have actively been involved in the practice of earthquake engineering. Most recently, advances have come through the development of performance-based earthquake engineering, which seeks to predict the seismic performance of structures and facilities in ways that are useful to a wide variety of stakeholders. This presentation reviews the evolution of performance-based earthquake engineering and its application to…
Find out more »COLLABORATION IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING – IMPACT ON RESEARCH AND PROJECT DELIVERY
Ahead of the 13th Australia New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics, the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) Young Members Presidential Group (YMPG) has teamed up with the Corporate Associates Presidential Group (CAPG) and the New Zealand Geotechnical Society to bring you this panel discussion event. The focus of the event is around the topic of Collaboration in Geotechnical Engineering – Impact on Research and Project delivery. At this interactive session you will hear from the expert…
Find out more »NZGS Geomechanics Lecture 2019 (CHRI)
Presented by Dr Misko Cubrinovski
Find out more »Guidance for Potentially Liquefaction-prone Land (Dunedin)
This course is in shared collaboration with the Earthquake Commission and Engineering New Zealand. The Earthquake Commission has subsidised the course as to maximize participation for all Territorial Authorities and Engineers. If event is full, please join the waiting list. This will encourage ENZ to put on additional events in the future.
Find out more »NZGS Geomechanics Lecture (Nelson)
Presented by Dr Misko Cubrinovski The subject of this lecture are three important aspects in the engineering assessment of soil liquefaction, i.e. material characterization of liquefiable soils, in-situ state characterization of soils, and system response of liquefiable deposits. These aspects in the assessment are especially important in the evaluation of liquefiable soils other than uniform clean sands, such as silts, silty sands with non-plastic or low-plasticity fines, gravel-sand-silt mixtures, and interbedded deposits composed of liquefiable and non-liquefiable soils.
Find out more »NZGS Geomechanics Lecture 2019 (Nelson)
Presented by Dr Misko Cubrinovski
Find out more »Guidance for Potentially Liquefaction Prone Land (NELS)
This course is in shared collaboration with the Earthquake Commission and Engineering New Zealand. The Earthquake Commission has subsidised the course as to maximize participation for all Territorial Authorities and Engineers. If event is full, please join the waiting list. This will encourage ENZ to put on additional events in the future.
Find out more »NZGS Geomechanics Lecture 2019 (Queenstown)
Presented by Dr Misko Cubrinovski
Find out more »NZGS Geomechanics Lecture 2019 (Otago)
Presented by Dr Misko Cubrinovski *Live link from Queenstown
Find out more »NZGS Geomechanics Lecture 2019 (Wellington)
Presented by Dr Misko Cubrinovski
Find out more »Guidance for Potentially Liquefaction Prone Land (WELL)
This course is in shared collaboration with the Earthquake Commission and Engineering New Zealand. The Earthquake Commission has subsidised the course as to maximize participation for all Territorial Authorities and Engineers. If event is full, please join the waiting list. This will encourage ENZ to put on additional events in the future.
Find out more »NZGS Geomechanics Lecture 2019 (WAIKATO)
Presented by Dr Misko Cubrinovski
Find out more »NZGS Geomechanics Lecture 2019
Presented by Dr Misko Cubrinovski *Please note there is no refreshments due to space within this venue. Contact: James.Johnson@beca.com
Find out more »February 2019
The 18 May 2005 debris-flow “disaster” at Matata, Bay of Plenty
A Visual Presentation by Richmond (Dick) Beetham
Find out more »Double Presentation: Rockfall Anchors & Passive Protection
The benefits (and challenges) of using self-drilling anchors to mesh a large site of severely fractured ground Presented by Martin Wilson Managing Director, Abseil Access AND Passive protection structures used to protect Kaikōura coastal road: Rockfall catch fences, hybrid fences and GTM bund Presented by Eric Ewe Applications Engineer, Geofabrics NZ
Find out more »July 2018
Uni Canterbury – ENGE 412 – Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
This course focuses on description and representation of a rock mass, stress and strain in a rock mass and deformation and failure of a rock mass. These are applied to rock slope stability analysis and design of underground excavations.
Learning Outcomes
A student completing this course will be able to:
1. Apply concepts of stress, strain, elasticity and plasticity to intact rock and rock masses
2. Collect rock mechanics data in the field, combine it with laboratory test data and assess the stability of excavations in rock
3. Determine likely rock mass behaviours under different excavation and loading conditions and propose mitigation solutions
June 2018
Uni Canterbury – ENGE 412 – Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
This course focuses on description and representation of a rock mass, stress and strain in a rock mass and deformation and failure of a rock mass. These are applied to rock slope stability analysis and design of underground excavations.
Learning Outcomes
A student completing this course will be able to:
1. Apply concepts of stress, strain, elasticity and plasticity to intact rock and rock masses
2. Collect rock mechanics data in the field, combine it with laboratory test data and assess the stability of excavations in rock
3. Determine likely rock mass behaviours under different excavation and loading conditions and propose mitigation solutions
May 2017
Canterbury Uni – Applied Hydrogeology – ENGE 414
This course is aimed at engineers and geologists who wish to learn the fundamentals of hydrogeology and groundwater. This course is delivered over three weeks with morning lecture blocks, field, lab and computer activities as well as self-directed learning through online course material. Assessments consist of online forums, reports and poster presentation. Students successfully completing this course will be able to: 1. Assess hydrogeological controls on groundwater storage and flow. 2. Use a selection of laboratory skills to estimate permeability.…
Find out more »April 2017
Canterbury Uni – Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering – ENGE 412
This course is aimed at engineers and geologists who wish to learn the fundamentals of rock mechanics and how they are used in rock engineering. This course is delivered in two 2-day and one 1-day blocks, as well as self-directed learning through online course material. There are two 1-hour laboratories in groups and a local field trip. Assessments consist of in-class Masteries, a group project and take-home exam. A student completing this course will be able to: 1. Apply the…
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