The Role of Unsaturated Soil Mechanics in Geotechnical Engineering – Ep 020

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Jean-Louis Briaud, Ph.D., P.E., the National President of ASCE and a Distinguished Professor and Holder of the Buchanan Chair in the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University, about unsaturated soil mechanics. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Dr. Jean–Louis […]

How to Progress in Your Career as a Geotechnical Engineer – Ep 019

progress in your career

In this episode, we talk to Arthur J. Alzamora, Jr., P.E., F. ASCE, LEED, the Principal and Vice President at Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, about how to progress in your career as a geotechnical engineer and what it means to grow a team. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Arthur:

Celebrating Engineers Week – How Engineers Can Contribute to Society – Ep 018

engineers week

In this episode, we talk to Tony Canale, P.E., an Associate Partner at Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers, about the importance of celebrating Engineers Week, engineering education, and the role that engineers play in society. Please note that The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSP.E.) offers a wide breadth of resources on how you can help […]

Design and Construction Around the Water Table – Ep 017

Water Table

In this episode, we talk to Cassandra Wetzel, the District Office Manager and Principal at GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., about design and construction around the water table. She describes what the water table is, discusses water table considerations for design and also some of the factors you must consider with soil or when working with rock […]

Geosynthetics and the Benefits of Getting a Ph.D. – Ep 016

geosynthetics

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Theresa Loux, Ph.D., P.E., the Technical Director for Aero Aggregates of North America, about her career path, getting a Ph.D., Geosynthetics, and how giving back increases the awareness of what Geotechnical Engineers do. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Dr. Theresa Loux, Ph.D., P.E.:

How Soil Erosion Affects the Community and Our Infrastructure – Ep 015

soil erosion

In this episode of The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast, we talk to Stacey Kulesza, B.S., M.E., Ph.D., an Associate Professor at Kansas State University, about her research on soil erosion and how it affects the community and our infrastructure. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Stacey:

Be Open to New Opportunities in Your Engineering Career – Ep 014

In this episode, we talk to Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero, Ph.D., P.E., a geotechnical project manager and laboratory manager at American Geotechnical & Environmental Services, Inc., about how you can be open to new opportunities in your engineering career, what geotechnical engineers can do in life, and what it means to be an engineer who attends conferences. […]

Dynamic Compaction: Insight From a Geotechnical Engineer – Ep 013

Dynamic Compaction

In this episode, we talk to Chris Woods, a geotechnical engineer with over 20 years of project-related experience throughout the continental United States, and Vice President for the Virginia-based dynamic compaction specialty contractor, Densification, Inc. about the importance of industry involvement and relationships in construction, transitioning from consultant to a contractor, and the applicability of […]

What Geotechnical Engineers Should Know About Static and Seismic Liquefaction – Ep 012

Liquefaction

In this episode, we talk to Scott M. Olson, Ph.D., P.E., Professor of Geotechnical/Civil Engineering at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, about his career journey and about static and seismic liquefaction. He also provides some of the latest updates about the residual strength of liquefied soils. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions […]