The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast

The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast


Latest Episodes

TGEP 70: Geotechnical Engineering in Bridge Design and Maintenance: Challenges and Solutions
February 23, 2023

In this episode, we talk to Arsanious Guirguis, P.E., who is a lead geotechnical bridge engineer from Hardesty & Hanover, LLP, about the role of geotechnical engineering in bridge design, construction

TGEP 69: What to Consider in The Design Process of an Effective Soil Nail Wall
February 09, 2023

In this episode, we talk to Erik Fjeldsted, P.E., a geotechnical engineer from IGES (Intermountain GeoEnvironmental Services), who highlights key factors to consider in designing an effective soil nai

TGEP 68: Why Design-Build Is So Effective in Geotechnical Projects
January 26, 2023

In this episode, we talk to John R. Wolosick, P.E., SE, D.GE, F.ASCE, senior advisor for Keller North America Inc., about why design-build is so effective in geotechnical projects and how you can mana

TGEP 67: How to Truly Create Value as a Geotechnical Engineer
January 12, 2023

In this episode, we talk to Kord Wissmann, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE, M.ASCE, the president of Geopier Foundations who has had a tremendous impact in the engineering industry, about how he believes geotechni

TGEP 066: How Seismic Hazards Affect Our Community and Infrastructure
December 29, 2022

In this episode, we talk to Chukwuebuka Nweke, Ph.D, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Southern California, about seismic hazards and the impact of ear

TGEP 65: The Difference Between Engineering Geology and Geotechnics
December 15, 2022

In this episode, we talk to Vatsal Shah, P.E., Ph.D., D.GE, the Principal Engineer at ANS Geo, Inc, about the difference between engineering geology and geotechnics and how it differs from traditional

TGEP 64: How to Make Geotechnical Software More Readable and Usable in the Future
December 01, 2022

In this episode, we talk to Louis Aaron, a senior at Princeton working on a geotechnical software program to help geotechnical engineers record soil data in the field and why he thinks it will be the

TGEP 63: Keys to Success in Managing Successful Tunneling Projects
November 17, 2022

In this episode, we talk to Conrad W. Felice, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., P.Eng, D.GE., F.ASCE, the Managing Principal at C. W. Felice, LLC as well as the Adjunct Professor of Civil Engineering at the Universi

TGEP 62: Guidelines for Improved Risk Management in Tunneling
November 03, 2022

In this episode, we talk to Elizabeth Dwyre, PE,D.GE, a Senior Technical Principal with WSP USA, who shares her recipe for success for building a successful project delivery team. Engineering Quotes:

TGEP 61: The Development of a New ASCE Standard for the Design of Foundations
October 20, 2022

In this episode, we talk to Scott J. DiFiore, P.E., P.Eng. (AB),D.GE, Principal at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., about the development of the new ASCE Standard for the design of foundations for buil