Introduction The M7.8 Kaikoura earthquake of 14 November 2016 generated very large peak ground accelerations (PGA’s) that resulted in the closure of the coastal sections of both State Highway 1 and the Main North Railway Line due to slope failures originating from above the road…
For more than 70 years the static plate load test has been well known in international geotechnical practice. This test assesses two important stiffness parameters of the soil: the static soil modulus Es and the subgrade reaction modulus K. Additionally, by unloading and reloading the…
The first half of 2018 has been a busy one in our industry. There are quite a few updates from MBIE and NZGD in the briefs section that are worth paying attention to. The technical part of this issue is a combination of conference papers…
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…
David Andrew Burns BSc MSc CMEng(PEngGeol) Life member NZGS (1953-2018) Above: David Burns alongside an exposure of Te Ranga Ignimbrite near Tauranga in April, 1980. Photo: David Lowe. Publications Burns DA and Nelson CS (1981). Oxygen isotopic paleotemperatures across the Runangan-Whaingaroan (Eocene-Oligocene) boundary in a…
In memory of Richard Z.T. Bieniawski (1936-2017)
A tribute to Prof. Don Deere (1922-2018)
NZGS Scholarships (annual) Important dates are: Sept 2018 Call for applications End Oct 2018 Closing date for applications End Nov 2018 Closing date for full submission Feb 2019 Successful applicants announced (if any) See advertisement in this issue for details NZGS Student Awards Poster Competition…
The New Zealand Geotechnical Society Student Awards are presented to recognise and encourage student participation in the fields of geotechnical engineering and engineering geology, and to introduce our best student talent to potential employers. This year we extended the deadline for the posters through to…