The Geo-Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers is hosting the Geo-Challenge 2024 at Geo-Congress 2024 in Vancouver, BC. This competition is a great opportunity for undergraduate and graduate...

Foundations from History: The Twin Towers By Michael Bennett, P.E. (A.G.E.S., Inc., King of Prussia, PA) Author’s Note: This piece is dedicated to the memory of the victims of the...

It's true! The Geo-Institute YouTube channel turns 10 years old this week. You've enjoyed award lectures, student videos, Director's Cut, and more since August 2013. Now you can share in...

The Geo-Institute Board of Governors has nominated Jared M. Green, PE, D.GE, F.ASCE, to join the G-I Board for a term beginning in October 2023. Mr. Green is a geotechnical...

GeoenvironMeet 2024 (https://geoenvironmeet.asce.org/) is the 5th Specialty Conference on Geoenvironmental Engineering, the premier international specialty conference series on geoenvironmental engineering under the Auspices of the Geoenvironmental Engineering Technical Committee of...

A curious post reminds us that while our geotechnical eyes are constantly on the ground, sometimes the understanding we seek may come from above….

What did geotechnical design and construction look like in 1923? What's changed since then -- and what hasn't? In this series, member blogger Michael Bennett reviews the 1923 textbook "Foundations, Abutments, and Footing" to see what the practices of a century ago might suggest for the future. Part 1: "Soil Investigation"

Maintain and update your geotechnical seasonal soundtrack with these suggestions from member blogger James Press.

Get ready for summer with Geopalooza! You are right in the middle of tons of great content from the Geo-Institute! Geo-PIT, Director's Cut, Keller Seismic Series, and so much more!...

It’s that time of year when we think about who will be the next member of the Geo-Institute Board of Governors, and we want your help! Nominations are being collected...

International Secretary Position Description The Board of Governors (BoG) of the Geo-Institute (G-I) is seeking nominations for the position of International Secretary. The International Secretary serves as the formal liaison...

We are pleased to announce that GeoenvironMeet 2024 , the 5th Specialty Conference on Geoenvironmental Engineering , which is the premier international specialty conference seri es in geoenvironmental engineering under...

The aftermath of the Johnstown Flood: relief efforts, journalism, analysis, and lessons learned. This post is the conclusion of the series and includes references.

We had several proposals for our keynote addresses for Geo-Congress. Here's one of the ones that we ended up not choosing.

GeoenvironMeet 2024 , under the auspices of the American Society of Civil Engineers' Geo-Institute (ASCE-GI) and its Geoenvironmental Engineering Technical Committee (GEC), will be held in Portland OR, USA, from...

The efforts to save the dam, its failure, the possible geotechnical mechanisms of the failure, and the horrific consequences.

The Port of Savannah's Mason Mega Rail Project is a 185-acre intermodal facility that comprises 18 tracks for simultaneous operations of six 10,000-foot-long trains. Upon completion, it will be the...

Part 3 of a series on the 1889 Johnstown Flood presented by our new Geotechnical History Blog. In this post: the weakening of the South Fork Dam, the increasing frequency of floods in Johnstown, and an approaching storm.

Part 2 of a series on the 1889 Johnstown Flood presented by our new Geotechnical History Blog. In this post: the replacement, breach, and abandonment of the Western Reservoir, and its rebuilding as the South Fork Dam.

Founded by ASCE, Civil Engineering Certification is the only professional credential by engineering, for engineering. It recognizes civil engineers who have demonstrated advanced knowledge and skills in a specific specialty...

Our dear geoengineers in Turkey and Syria, as president of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, on behalf of the ISSMGE Board and geotechnical engineers around the...

The Abstract submissions deadline for the Geo-Congress 2024 has been extended to February 17, 2023. Abstract submissions must be made through the online CATALYST Submission Management System. Resources on how...

"I wanted to provide some updates on “A Geotechnical Adventure” (working title) ahead of the public demo currently scheduled for beta in March (will likely need to push this back, again). "

First post in our new Geotechnical History blog, and part 1 of a series on the 1889 Johnstown Flood. In this post: The why, when, and how of the construction of the dam that eventually became known as the South Fork Dam. (This post revised Feb. 16, 2023)

It has been well over two decades since I last wrote you, and I must apologize for neglecting this annual communique. I think I’ve been a pretty good engineer this year....

It’s Career Day. Can you convince a room full of fourth graders to become geotechnical engineers in ten minutes or less?

Sixty students will be selected by the GeoInstitute to receive a $300 travel grant to attend the 2023 Geo-Congress and participate in the OM Career Fair, "speed-dating" style, during the...

Some projects seem scary. For us, it’s just another day on the job.

The Geo-Congress 2024 Call for Abstracts is now open! Abstracts must be submitted via the online CATALYST Submission Management System . Abstracts are due February 3, 2023 at 11:59 PM...

These 5 tips will help you achieve stability and strength against the shear forces of daily life!