The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast

The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast


Latest Episodes

TGEP 095: The Hidden Power of Geotechnical Engineering in Environmental Services
February 15, 2024

In this episode, I talk about various aspects of geotechnical engineering in environmental services, including landfill design and management, groundwater protection and soil remediation, shoreline an

TGEP 094: How Geotechnical Engineering Software Transforms Infrastructure Projects
February 01, 2024

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Ronald B.J. Brinkgreve, a Distinguished Scientist in Geotechnical Engineering at Plaxis, and Micha van der Sloot, MSc, who manages the User Success group for Seequent

TGEP 093: The Unforeseen Impacts of AI on Geotechnical Engineering
January 18, 2024

In this episode, we talk with Sam Warren, P.E., GE, PMP, and vice president of Farrell Design-Build, the West Coast business unit of Menard USA. Joining him today are two new engineering professionals

TGEP 092: Uncovering Subsurface Risks: Soil Liquefaction Analysis Reveals Hidden Threats
January 04, 2024

In this episode, we talk with Adda Athanasopoulos-Zekkos, PhD., Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, about the intricate world of grave

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