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. 1. Thank you This report is brief, as I have to withdraw from all my professional activities to…
The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission (CERC) was formed in recognition of the importance of reviewing the performance of buildings in the Christchurch central business district (CBD) during the earthquakes. It considered the adequacy of current legal and best-practice requirements for building design, construction and maintenance….
International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment Outcomes of IAEG Executive & Council meetings 2018 The Executive Committee meetings were held on 14 and 15 September 2018 and the annual Council Meeting on 16 September in conjunction with the 13th IAEG Congress in San…
Abstract The Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway is part of the Wellington Northern Corridor, identified as a Road of National Significance for New Zealand. The Expressway runs in close proximity to several wetlands of significant ecological and cultural value with unique fauna and flora, and…
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. Highlights from March Board Meeting Continuing education and learning Efforts are underway to expand the current webinar series…
I took up my new role as Vice President for Australasia in September, at the closing ceremony of the 19th ICSMGE. I took over from Professor Mark Jaksa, and am grateful for his work and for the support that Professor Mick Pender provided as NZGS…
Above: An Immediate Past Chair contemplating dinner, Gangnam Style Lastly, as has been common at these events, the NZGS was poorly represented. We were able to give a significant proportion of our allocated pages to the AGS. With the next ICSMGE being held next door…
Choice 1: Dora Avanidou & Gavin Alexander Dora Avanidou Dora is a Senior Hydrogeologist at Beca Ltd. She is a professional engineer with a wide experience in water resources management, and environmental risk assessments. Dora holds a Master degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from…
Abstract The geological profile of a site and hence the determination of a site subsoil class can have a significant influence on the selection of a design peak ground acceleration (PGA) as derived from NZS 1170.5 (2004). At the New Plymouth Central Business District (CBD),…