161st IAEG Connector
Professor Viktor Osipov of Russia chosen to be Honorary Member of IAEG — the latest issue of the IAEG Connector newsletter is available online.
Society News
5th AGERP’21 lecture on Soil Erosion
The organising committee of the Lecture Series on Advancements in Geotechnical Engineering: From Research to Practice (AGERP) is pleased to invite the members of AGS to the 5th lecture of the 2nd Edition of AGERP’21, which will be on ‘Soil Erosion‘. This is scheduled to be hosted in two sessions on 12:00 – 13:00 and 17:00 – 18:00, 23rd July 2021 (AEST). Registration (free and mandatory) for this lecture closes at 00:00, 22nd July 2021 (AEST). The 5th Lecture will be delivered by Professor Jean-Louis Briaud (Texas A&M University, USA) and Mr. Amir Shahkolahi (Global Synthetics Pty Ltd., Australia). Further info. and registration: https://www.age-rp.comThe flyer for the lecture is attached here: Link to Flyer
SA-NT 50th Anniversary Celebration Photos
Photos from the South Australia-Northern Territory Chapter 50th Anniversary Celebrations.
Webinar: Insights on Debris Flow Growth: Collisions and Contractile Skins
The HKGES and the HKIE Geotechnical Division would like to invite the members of Australian Geomechanics Society to join the webinar Insights on Debris Flow Growth: Collisions and Contractile Skins by Dr Clarence E. Choi. Download the flyer Abstract Debris flows are perhaps the most unique type of landslide because of their ability to grow several orders of magnitude in size from initiation to deposition. In this study, a review of existing theoretical, experimental, and field data on debris flow erosion is carried out. New insight and scaling is proposed to highlight the importance of collisional and capillary stresses on the erosion process. The proposed scaling is evaluated using unique physical model tests. Collisional stress induced by the flow on…
159th IAEG Connector
All talks from MLS 2021 (Mediterranean Landslide Symposium) available on video — the latest issue of the IAEG Connector newsletter is available online.
Jack Morgan Award Nominations
The Award The winner will receive: a trophy; a cash prize of $1,000; and two year’s free membership of the Australian Geomechanics Society. Runners up will receive: one year’s free membership of the Australian Geomechanics Society. How to apply Candidates should submit: A 500 word abstract on a project with which they have been involved (please note that your employers consent is required); A detailed CV; and The attached application form. Applications will be reviewed and a shortlist of candidates will be selected. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to make a 20 minute presentation to a meeting of the Victorian Chapter of the Australian Geomechanics Society in August 2021. The judging panel will announce the winner at the conclusion of…
Webinars from the NZGS 21st Symposium, Dunedin
The NZGS have made the following recordings of presentations at the NZGS 21st Symposium available for viewing on YouTube. Follow the links below to see the presentations. Opening Ceremony with Sissy Nikolaou Presenting “Functional Recovery – Design Utopia or Elective Reality” Modeling Slope Instability Due to Undrained Creep by Ross W Boulanger Seismic Performance of Caisson Gravity Quay-Walls by George Gazetas Temporary Support of Deep Excavations in Rock by Chris Haberfield
157th IAEG Connector
Muldrow Glacier in Alaska on Denali Mountain is surging — the latest issue of the IAEG Connector online newsletter is available to read online.
ISSMGE News & Information Circular, June 2021
The June 2021 issue of the ISSMGE News & Information Circular is available to read online.
156th IAEG Connector
Rockfall in Corinth Canal blocks major passage in Greece — the latest issue of the IAEG Connector newsletter is available to read online.