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TGEP 25: Practical Project Management Solutions for Geotechnical Engineers

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Project ManagementIn this episode, we talk to Dr. Antonio Marinucci, Ph.D., MBA, P.E., the founder and President of V2C Strategists LLC, about practical project management solutions for geotechnical engineers.

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Project Management

Project Management

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TGEP 24: The Benefits of Using Energy Foundations in Geotechnical Engineering

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Energy FoundationsIn this episode, we talk to Tony Amis, MSc, the Senior Vice President at Endurant Energy (formerly GI Energy), and a recognized expert in multirenewable solutions involving energy foundations and ground-source heating and cooling solutions. We discuss energy piles, and more specifically, ground-sourced heating and cooling solutions.

Engineering Quotes:

Energy Foundations

Energy Foundations

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TGEP 23: Ground Anchor Systems for Geotechnical Engineers

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Ground Anchor SystemsIn this episode, we talk to Devon Mothersille, BEng (Hons), Ph.D., CEng, FICE, LETAPAEWE, the Managing Director of Geoserve Global Ltd, about ground anchor systems for geotechnical engineers. He also touches on what it takes to run a sole consultancy and find expert witness work.

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Ground Anchor Systems

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Devon:

  • What are ground anchor systems, how do they work, and what is their purpose?
  • How does being a sole consultant work for you?
  • What tips can you give our audience on running a consultancy in geotechnical engineering?
  • How do you find expert witness work, and is there an intriguing case that you can describe?
  • How have you found working in the current pandemic environment?
  • What do you think the future holds for ground anchor technology?

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TGEP 22: Career Planning Tips for Geotechnical Engineers

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Career Planning TipsIn this episode of The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast, we talk to John Peirce, Jr., P.E., D.GE, founder and principal of Peirce Engineering that provides us with some great career planning tips on the importance of mentoring young engineers, the need for field experience before becoming a design engineer, and continuing education. I believe this episode will especially help you if you are earlier in your career and if you are trying to plan how to move up in your engineering career.

Engineering Quotes:

Career Planning Tips

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask John in This Episode:

  • You believe that engineering education begins after graduation. What do you mean by that?
  • What are some things, in your opinion, that you must consider when choosing a mentor?
  • The way we communicate with other people says a lot about us, even when we don’t say a word. Why is it so important for engineers to speak less and listen more? 
  • Do you believe that engineers should know how structures are built before they start designing those structures?
  • How does an engineer know what the limitations of their experience are?
  • How can engineers remain diligent and keep up with continuing education?

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TGEP 21: What a Structural Engineer Thinks a Geotechnical Engineer Needs to Know

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Structural EngineerIn this episode, I talk to the co-host of The Structural Engineering Channel, Mathew Picardal, P.E., about what he, as a structural engineer, thinks a geotechnical engineer needs to know, and how geotechnical and structural engineers collaborate.

Engineering Quotes:

structural engineer

structural engineering

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Mat:

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TGEP 20: The Role of Unsaturated Soil Mechanics in Geotechnical Engineering

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Unsaturated SoilIn 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:

Unsaturated Soil

Unsaturated Soil

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Dr. Jean–Louis Briaud, Ph.D., P.E.:

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TGEP 19: How to Progress in Your Career as a Geotechnical Engineer

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progress in your careerIn 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:

progress in your career

progress in your career

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Arthur:

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TGEP 18: Celebrating Engineers Week – How Engineers Can Contribute to Society

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celebrating engineers weekIn 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 spread the word and get involved during Engineers Week. You can visit NSP.E.’s website at discovere.org.

Engineering Quotes:

celebrating engineers week

celebrating engineers week

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Tony Canale, P.E.:

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TGEP 17: Design and Construction Around the Water Table

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Water TableIn 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 during construction around the water table.

Engineering Quotes:

water table

water table

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Cassandra:

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TGEP 16: Geosynthetics and the Benefits of Getting a Ph.D.

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geosyntheticsIn 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:

geosynthetics

geosynthetics

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Dr. Theresa Loux, Ph.D., P.E.:

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