If there’s one thing I’ve learned during my PhD journey so far, it’s that soil is incredibly stubborn. In my lab at the University of Auckland, I spend a lot of time looking at how sand-kaolin-bentonite mixes dry out and crack. While my research focuses on those visible surface changes, there is an invisible physical […]
The Geotech race of the water (Drained Vs Undrained) Read More »
I am delighted to share a development that marks a significant milestone in the academic collaboration between two esteemed institutions: Kathmandu University and Kasetsart University. On May 15, 2024, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed, marking a new era of cooperation and shared vision. My personal journey with these universities makes this event particularly
This presentation introduces geotechnical engineering, the branch of civil engineering focused on the behavior of earth materials. It explores the field’s critical role in the design and construction of structures like buildings, dams, and stable slopes. Beyond technicalities, the slide highlights the discipline’s unique “personality” compared to other engineering branches and honors its history by
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The process of exploring to characterize or define small scale properties of substrata at construction sites is unique to geotechnical engineering. In other engineering disciplines, material properties are specified during design, or before construction or manufacture, and then controlled to meet the specification. Unfortunately, subsurface properties cannot be specified; they must be deduced through exploration.
Site Investigation and It’s Importance Read More »
Civil Engineering encompasses wide field of study, some of which are structural engineering, transportation engineering, hydropower engineering, water resources, construction management and others. Geotechnical Engineering is also a branch of civil engineering, and it deals with the mechanics of soil and rocks, determining their suitability for the proposed construction of different structures. It is considered
Challenges and Way Forward – Geotechnical Engineering in Nepal Read More »
Suttisak Soralump*1, Avishek Shrestha2, Kobid Panthi2 1. Geotechnical Engineering Research and Development Center (GERD), Bangkok, Thailand 2.SILA Geotechnique Co. Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand Abstract The paper presents various slope stability techniques adopted for the dredging of sand from Boeng Cheung Lake at Cambodia. The sand required for the construction of a new airport was supposed to
Conceptual Design of Boeng Cheung Lake Dredging Project Read More »
On 4 October 2019, I had the opportunity to accompany Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suttisak Soralump and two other Thai colleagues for the investigation of soil erosion problem and storm water management at Ichinoseki, Iwate prefecture, Tohoku region Japan. Here, I shall try to depict the general context along with major findings, and proposed solutions through
Soil erosion in solar farm Read More »
This article summarizes my Master’s research, titled “In-situ and laboratory determination of small-strain stiffness-suction-moisture relationship and its application.” The study explored the fundamental intersection of unsaturated soil mechanics and dynamic soil properties, specifically focusing on how environmental variables influence structural stability. 1. Theoretical Framework To characterize the behavior of the soil, three primary parameters were
There is no doubt in the issue that the climate is changing. The magnitude or extent of climate change is projected by different scientific models. The average of many models predicts that at higher emission scenarios the temperature of the earth is going to rise by 4 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial level by 2100
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