In parallel with the CPEng Geotechnical Engineering BOKS, we are preparing a Body of Knowledge and Skills for Professional Engineering Geologists (PEngGeol). The PEngGeol BOKS is a few months behind the CPEng (Geotech) BOKS to ensure that we make the best use of the outcomes…
On 11 January 2016 the international engineering community lost Professor Stavros Bandis, a recognised expert in Rock Mechanics. Stavros passed away while at work, in his office at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece, from a sudden heart failure. Stavros Bandis completed his Ph.D….
The NZ Geotechnical Society awards a number of prizes and scholarships on a variety of different timeframes. Full details of each of the awards available, along with details of how to apply or how to nominate someone, their frequency of repetition and a list of…
IAEG STRATEGIC PLANNING Planning statements The main objective of the extraordinary London Executive Committee meeting in May was discussion and formulation of a strategic plan for the IAEG. The concept, approach and outline of the strategic plan were subsequently ratified by Council at the Cape…
New ISSMGE Website The ISSMGE Board has commissioned the design of a new website, which is now live. The new website has a modern layout, more valuable content with enhanced functionality on a range of devices. The navigation bar better communicates the many activities of…
Voting at 2016 Council Meeting Three issues required voting at the Council meeting: Increase in Rocha Medal prize (from €1,000 to €2,000) – passed Adoption of operational mode with FedIGS (greater interaction between member Societies) – passed Selection of location for the 2018 International Symposium…
Auckland Above: This photo is of the Rankin Lecture in Auckland with Dr Suzanne Lacasse. The second half of 2016 has been successful for the Auckland branch with many presentations and good attendance. In July Mike Dobbie from Tensar presented on the performance of reinforced…
As I write this we seem to be experiencing déjà vu with another series of significant earthquakes. For some it will seem like reliving the Canterbury Earthquake Sequence, only under the guise of another name: the ‘Kaikoura Sequence’ perhaps? Whatever we name them they are…
On behalf of NZGS and the organising committee, I am delighted to invite you to NZGS2017, the 20th national symposium of the New Zealand Geotechnical Society. The symposium will be held between 24 and 26 November 2017 in Napier, the art deco capital of the…
