Auckland Branch The Auckland Branch have had a unique latter half of 2020, electing to hold presentations via the online format with the support of Engineering New Zealand. Although this format does not present the opportunity for local Auckland Branch members to network in person,…
The ISSMGE is the pre-eminent professional body representing the interests and activities of Engineers, Academics and Contractors all over the world that actively participate in geotechnical engineering. See the ISSMGE website – http://www.issmge.org/ for full details of all ISSMGE activities. 1. Introduction On behalf of…
The report addresses ISRM matters since the June 2020 edition of Geomechanics News. Board and Council Meetings The latest ISRM Council meeting took place as a videoconference on 28 October. It was preceded by the Board meetings on 20, 21 and 22 October. 53 out…
There has been very little activity for IAEG since last reporting. The programme of international conferences and meetings has been severely disrupted by Covid-19. The status of current IAEG meetings and conferences is available on the IAEG website and updated in the weekly connector newsletter….
Gavin Alexander passed away on 19th November 2020 after a battle with cancer. A highly respected engineer and trail motorcycle enthusiast, Gavin has left a significant legacy through his work with the New Zealand Geotechnical Society, Beca, and in his personal life. Engineering is fundamentally…
Passed away in Christchurch on Friday, October 9, 2020, in his 79th year. John received his BE from the University of Canterbury in 1964. Subsequently he obtained a Masters degree from the University of Colorado working with Professors Larry Feeser and Hon Yim Ko and…
Peter Fookes’ career began in the 1950s. When he began there was a loosely coined ‘geology for engineers’ but no formal career structure in engineering geology. After graduating from Queen Mary College, London he entered the world of civil engineering as a young geologist. Coming…
Comments and opinions expressed in this article are not necessarily those of Waka Kotahi Slope Assessed Risk Level Course(s) The Waka Kotahi/NZTA ARL slope assessment courses previously detailed in the June 2020 Geomechanics News, have been delayed by Covid-19 due to the international travel restrictions…
In the June 2020 issue of NZ Geomechanics News ‘The Shrink Swell Test: A Critical Analysis’, Rogers et al., 2020, was published. This article provided an overview around the use of the Shrink Swell Test and current design practice for foundation design in NZ’s expansive…
Introduction I am writing this in response to the paper by Nick Rogers and colleagues in the June, 2020, issue of NZ Geomechanics News. I should say at the start that I agree totally with their conclusion regarding the shrink/swell test. The swell shrink behaviour…
