On Tuesday 13th of July 2021, the Western Australian Chapter held an in-person technical meeting for their annual Dr Baden Clegg Award. This annual event gives a platform for our younger (under 35) geo-professionals to present their work, gain feedback from experienced colleagues and become involved in AGS activities. There were three presentations on a wide range of topics and delivered to a number of AGS members and guests. Rachel Cheung’s (WSP Australia) presentation on “Lessons Learned from Drilling in the Thick Gravels in the Fortescue River Basin” was announced as the overall winner and will receive a $1,000 prize along with a miniature “Clegg Hammer” trophy. Exceptional presentations were also delivered by the other two finalists: Eduardo Bittar Marin…
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
Webinar: Insights on Debris Flow Growth: Collisions and Contractile Skins
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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…
All talks from MLS 2021 (Mediterranean Landslide Symposium) available on video — the latest issue of the IAEG Connector newsletter is available online.
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…
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
