The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast

The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast


Latest Episodes

TGEP 091: Navigating the Engineering Landscape with Integrity as Your Compass
December 14, 2023

In this episode, we talk with Andrew Leung, P.E., president and managing principal at YU & Associates, about the importance of integrity in leadership. He also talks about his management style, and in

TGEP 090: Harnessing the Power of Geotechnical Engineering for Effective Pavement Design
November 30, 2023

In this episode, we talk with Prashant Patil, M.S., P.E., a Geotechnical Engineer at Gessner Engineering, LLC, about the intricate factors that shape effective pavement design recommendations. We als

TGEP 089: A Comprehensive Guide to Working Platforms for Drill Rigs and Cranes
November 16, 2023

In this episode, we talk with Thomas D. Richards, Jr., P.E., D.GE, a consultant at Nicholson Construction Company, about working platforms for drill rigs and cranes. We delve into what working platfor

TGEP 088: Adapting to the New Reality of Leadership in the Hybrid World
November 02, 2023

In this episode, I talks about the dynamic evolution of leadership in our hybrid world and how these shifts are fundamentally redefining the very essence of leadership in this ever-changing environmen

TGEP 087: How to Attract and Retain Women in the Construction Industry
October 19, 2023

In this episode, we talk with Kristina McDonnell, a geotechnical project manager at KELLER in Cleveland, Ohio, about the importance of empowering women in the construction industry and advancing inclu

TGEP 086: The Challenges, Innovations, and Future of Tailings Engineering
October 05, 2023

In this episode, we talk with Sam Rumel, P.E., P.G., a geotechnical engineer at AECOM, about tailings engineering. We explore the intricacies of this field and shed light on its challenges, innovative

TGEP 085: The Dynamic Crossroads of Earth Science, Geology, and Mechanics in Geotechnical Engineering
September 21, 2023

In this episode, we talk with Mohsen Radi, PhD, PE, M.ASCE, a distinguished Civil and Geotechnical Engineer about the dynamic crossroads of earth science, geology, and mechanics in geotechnical engine

TGEP 084: Charting Your Geotechnical Engineering Career: Tips, Challenges, and Growth Strategies
September 07, 2023

In this episode, I talk with Intisar Ahmed, MS, EIT, a geotechnical engineer from Thurber Engineering in Vancouver, BC. As an early-career professional with extensive experience in the geotechnical in

TGEP 083: The Vital Role of Ground Engineering in Fostering Safe and Sustainable Infrastructure
August 24, 2023

In this episode, we talk with Lorin Bosoc, CEng MICE, a Chartered Civil Engineer and Registered Ground Engineering Professional at Atkins Ground Engineering and Tunneling about the challenges and oppo

TGEP 082: How Geotechnical Exploration Can Improve Your Construction Projects
August 10, 2023

In this episode, we talk with Seth Scheilz, P.E., a senior geotechnical engineer at Braun Intertec Corporation, about subsurface exploration and advanced in situ testing techniques for engineersmetic