The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast
Latest Episodes
TGEP 095: The Hidden Power of Geotechnical Engineering in Environmental Services
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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