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…
From the Chair Figure 1 – Gavin Alexander receiving his NZGS life membership, presented to honour the huge impact he had on the society Gavin Alexander I am very sorry to share with you that our former Chair and NZGS Life Member, Gavin Alexander, passed…
Northland Branch Report Northland Branch Whangarei Geotechnical Issues How Council is managing geotechnical hazards and risk and learnings form review of geotechnical reports. The talk covered: Councils RMA process, Building Consent process Learnings from T&T reviews, Hazard Maps, councils goals, and practice fields and competency….
Fellow, NZ Institution of Professional Engineers – 2001. Former Managing Director of Fraser Thomas Ltd, Consulting Engineers, Auckland (1987 – 2010); Officer (Major) in the NZ Army Territorial Force, 1966 – 1980; Trustee of the City of Manukau Education Trust (1999 – 2007), Honorary Consul…
Tribute to Philip John (Pip) Alley (1901 – 78) A Soil Mechanics Pioneer in New Zealand Philip John Alley was a pioneer in New Zealand in promoting from the late 1930’s the newly established field of civil engineering then known as soil mechanics and he…
