Australian Geomechanics Society

🎉Women in AGS Highlight🎉 AGS Chair appointment (SA/NT Chapter): Lauren Amato I am delighted to introduce myself as the new Chair of the Australian Geomechanics Society South Australian and Northern Territory Chapter for 2025-2026. About me summary: 🪨 Geotechnical engineer at Arup, Adelaide 🏗️ Over 5 years experience delivering major infrastructure projects across Adelaide and interstate 👷♀️ Women in STEM enthusiast and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Champion 🌏 Passionate about sustainable practices in geotechnical design 💯 Self proclaimed Ambassador of Adelaide I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Rod Fyfe, outgoing Chair, for his dedication and outstanding leadership over the past term. Rod’s efforts in organising events and strengthening communication across the SA/NT chapter and with the national committee have been invaluable. I look forward to seeing you all at our upcoming events and welcome any thoughts or suggestions as we shape the future of AGS (SA/NT) together.

The December 2024 edition of Australian Geomechanics is available online to all members of the Australian Geomechanics Society. This themed issue compiles technical papers on assessment and management of Mine Subsidence issues, including case histories. Those contributions are complemented with two papers covering analysis of short piles for solar farms and a framework for rapid landslide risk assessment. As Editor of the journal, I would like to extend a big thanks to all contributors, peer-reviewers, and to John Johnston that championed and co-edited this special issue of the journal. A reminder that themed issues on Digital Geotechnics and Australian Tailings Geotechnical Engineering are planned for 2025 and there is still time to submit contributions. Details for submission are available on the journal. https://lnkd.in/gs6iEejR #MineSubsidence #DigitalGeotechnics #TailingsGeotechnicalEngineering

🌍 AGS Sydney Chapter AGM & Debate Night – Let’s Talk Communication! 🌏 Are Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists truly Masters of the Subsurface but Poor Communicators? 🤔 Join us for the AGS Sydney Chapter AGM and a dynamic debate night as we explore this provocative question. Discover diverse perspectives on whether our profession excels at uncovering underground mysteries but struggles to effectively convey insights to clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams. 📅 Event Details: Date & Time: Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Engineers Australia, Mezzanine Floor, 44 Market St, Sydney 💬 Speakers and Panellists: - Sue Poo (Sue P.), Principal Geotechnical Engineer, AECOM - Anthony Bowden, Vice President (Australasia), International Association of Engineering Geology and the Environment - Joe Salhani, Managing Director, JSBC Consulting - Pawan Sethi, Senior Principal, Tetra Tech Coffey 🎤 Moderator: - Mehdi Hajian, Director and Principal Engineer, Geostruct Designs Australia Be part of the conversation shaping how geotechnical professionals communicate and advocate for their critical contributions. Don’t miss this lively and thought-provoking event! 🔗 Details & Registration: https://lnkd.in/gURchu5g #AGS #DebateNight #GeotechnicalEngineering #CommunicationSkills #EngineeringGeology

The Victoria Chapter of the Australian Geomechanics Society invites you to its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 27 November 2024, followed by its Annual Dinner at the University of Melbourne. During the AGM the Chair Clare Bridgeman (Douglas Partners Pty Ltd) will summarise the Chapter’s activities throughout the year. AGS members may attende the AGM component for free, but attendance at the annual dinner requires   Our Annual Dinner Speaker is Heather Wardlaw (ATC Williams) delivering a talk titled "She’ll be right mate (or how to say no)" at University House.   More details and registration link below.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS HERE 🎟️ You are cordially invited to the AGS AGM and Social Evening for the SA-NT Chapter. Where: Mott MacDonald Adelaide Office When: Tuesday 26th November 2024 Time: 5:30pm AGM and 6:30pm Social Evening Cost: $20 (subsidised) Join us with Mark Jordan who will talk about his previous experience on the North South Corridor, and more recent experience on the HS2 project with a reflection on what it means to work on a mega-project. Dinner and drinks are included in the ticket fee, please provide any dietary requirements. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gEAfdY8B

The Victorian chapter is hosting our annual presentation and geological field trip to provide an introduction into the geological and geotechnical characteristics and challenges of the Newer Volcanics basalt. The presentation and field trip will provide an introduction into the geological and geotechnical characteristics and challenges of the Newer Volcanics basalt. This will offer members an opportunity to visit geological exposures and discuss important characteristics of these units in the company of some of Victoria’s most experienced geotechnical practitioners. The trip will include the basalt exposures along the Eastern Freeway, hyaloclastite deposits associated with the Newer Volcanic Province basalt flows adjacent to the Darebin Creek, further examples of basalt exposures near Bulla, with a final stop to see the Rosette Rock and the Organ Pipes within the Organ Pipes National Park. The presentation will be held Wednesday 20 November 2024 from 5:30 pm at the University of Melbourne. The field trip will depart from Abbotsford (near Victoria Park train station) on Saturday 23 November 2024 from 8:30 am. For more information, including registration, please find a link below: https://lnkd.in/gd-9Nb-s

15th YGP Conference awards dinner at the Stamford Grand Glenelg on Friday 8 November 2024.

Congratulations to all participants from across Australia and New Zealand at the recent 15-YGP Conference in Adelaide, 6-9 November 2024

📢 Featured Video of the Month: Unsaturated Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice Join Prof. Adrian Russell as he explores the practical applications of unsaturated soil mechanics in engineering. Discover key industry trends, common pitfalls, and best practices emerging in Australia. Adrian shares valuable research insights on strength and stability calculations, with examples of applying these methods in commercial software. 🎥 This video is publicly accessible for a limited time through the AGS website. https://lnkd.in/ggcARs7M This presentation is just a glimpse of the 100+ exclusive videos available to AGS members. Explore valuable insights and access a wide range of resources by becoming an #AGS member. Connect, learn, and grow with a community of professionals. https://lnkd.in/grRvZXU4 #geotechnicalengineering #groundengineering #engineeringgeology

A big shout-out to everyone who joined us at the AGS WA Symposium 2024, themed "Optimising the Project Life Cycle: The Role of Geotechnical Professionals". This symposium featured in-depth discussions and case studies on each phase of a project—from initial desktop studies to decommissioning—emphasising how early and continuous involvement of geotechnical professionals can enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and support sustainability. Huge thanks to:  🌟 Our Sub-Committees: Andrew Lim, Dr Babak Hamidi, Blake Luff, Hayder Abdullah, Julia Bota, and Muhammad Shazzad Hossain for their tireless work.  🎤 Keynote speakers provided valuable insights, including Jiri Herza’s presentation on managing moral hazards in geotechnical projects, Craig Butterworth's discussion of the role of geotechnical engineers during design and construction, and Heather Thomson's talk on tailings closure design with a focus on long-term stability.  🎤 Presenters, your contributions in sharing your amazing work were valuable. Hugo E Acosta-Martinez FIEAust CPEng NER RPEQ Michael Page Lily Nairn Su Kwong Tan Muhammad Shazzad Hossain Dr Babak Hamidi Mark Orr Stefano Rotatori Changbeom Shim In addition, Doug Stewart presented AGS WA Chapter funded research study into the long-term settlement of selected Perth buildings. 🎤 The event also featured a collaborative panel discussion with Alison Jennings, Wayne Leslie and Matt Lardi, titled "Constructing Success: Collaborative Dialogue among Consultants, Contractors, and Clients" facilitating an engaging exchange on overcoming industry challenges through cooperation.  🌐 Sponsors: The success of the event was supported by thirteen sponsors across various categories, including Probedrill as the platinum sponsor, and gold sponsors with BG&E Resources, Geomotion, and Edge Drilling, along with additional support from Menard, Precision Drilling Australia, WML Consulting Engineers, CMW Geosciences, Conetec, RIC Australia, CSW Soil Engineering, Geofabrics and DGSI as silver sponsors. 🙌 To our amazing attendees, your enthusiasm brought the symposium to life. As we reflect on this success, we're eager to hear your feedback to make our future events even better. Click here for feedback: https://lnkd.in/gFnMxax6 Thank you for being part of our annual symposium!