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Geosynthetics is a generic name representing a broad range of products, such as geotextiles, geogrids, geonets, geomembranes, geocells, geofoams and geocomposites. They are manufactured under controlled conditions, mainly from the synthetic polymeric materials (e.g., polypropylene, polyester, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyamide Read more
With Advances in data collection techniques and software have revolutionized the preparation of complex 3D models containing surface and subsurface project data. However, the 3D data is generally communicated by traditional methods such as simplified 2D static images and drawings, Read more
With escalating nuisance of transportation demand and rapid urbanisation in India, innovative solutions and methods are being evolved and borrowed from other countries. Over the last decade numerous Mass Rapid Transit Systems have come up in various cities like Metro Read more
HEC-RAS is a program of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, for the modeling of floods in natural rivers and other canals. In this introductory course we will see the process for the realization of one-dimensional models, although as Read more
This comprehensive short course will be comprised of 5 days of 8 hour lectures for a total of 40 lecture hours based on the design, construction, operation, monitoring, evaluation and safety of mining facilities. This hybrid short course will still Read more
Pile foundations are designed to transfer superstructure loads through positive skin friction and tipresistance while undergoing acceptable settlements. For sites with liquefiable soil, estimating dragload (from soil reconsolidation) and pile settlement (from seismic loads, reduced pile capacity fromexcess pore pressures, Read more
An overview of the forensic geotechnical engineering science will be given, followed by a discussion of the main qualities that forensic engineers must have and the technical and ethical challenges they typically face. A review of a number of forensic Read more
Lidar is a promising tool for evaluating the hazard and behavior of unstable slopes due to its resolution, accuracy, and the ability to process away visual obstacles, such as vegetation. Elevation models processed from lidar are particularly useful as they Read more
This workshop is being organized by the SC10 Subcommittee of Indian Geotechnical Society in association with IGS Delhi Chapter. The objective of this workshop is to arrive a guidance document to be developed by the Codes committee (SC10) of IGS. Read more
FIDIC contracts represent agreements in the construction and installation field, used as standards in the international arena. These contracts have been drafted by the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (commonly known as FIDIC, acronym for its French name Fédération Internationale Read more
Mine Surveying Techniques Surveying: Definition, Objective, Classification and principles, Errors Measurements: Linear Measurements, Angular Measurements, Levelling Contouring: Concepts, Characteristics, Contour Interval, Methods ofcontouring and uses of contours Total Station: Principle of electronic measurement of distance andangles, Construction and working with Read more
In this episode of The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast, we talk to John Peirce, Jr., P.E., D.GE, founder and principal of Peirce Engineering that provides us with some great career planning tips on the importance of mentoring young engineers, the need for field Read more
In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Peter Moore, P.E., LEED AP, ENV SP, F.ASCE, President of Chen Moore and Associates, and official nominee for worldwide ASCE President-Elect in 2021 about his experience over the years Read more
We all choose our career path based on our younger self’s dreams and expectations of what we might be able to do and work on someday in the future. Whether we thought we would design and build the next Burj Read more