Geo-Institute (G-I)
Guiding Geoprofessionals to new frontiers
Established in 1996, the Geo-Institute (G-I) addresses the challenges of the geoprofession and enhances the value of geoprofessionals. G-I leads in providing technical and career opportunities for members, promotes new technology and innovation, and collaborates externally to promote value and leadership of the geoprofession in public policy and professional practice.
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Geo-Structures 2024
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Geotechnical Engineering and Construction of Earth Retaining and Underground Structures
Geo-Institute 9th Annual Web Conference
Virtual Event
Join the Geo-Institute Technical Committees for the 9th Annual Web Conferences, live-streamed from December 2–6, 2024. Each two-hour session will feature case studies presented by top geotechnical professionals. Attendees can earn 2.0 PDHs per session. Individual registrations only.
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Become a member to unlock access to our cutting-edge knowledge and learning resources and open the door to our global community of over 11,000+ geoprofessionals. Discover all benefits of the 3 different types of the Geo-Institute membership.
Peer-to-Peer Standards Exchange Forum
Come join the discussion about ASCE Standards! The Peer-to-Peer Standards Exchange is a new ASCE Collaborate forum to discuss technical issues about ASCE standards. Dive into your technical area with questions and issues with your community. Members can ask and answer questions. Nonmembers will have view-only capability.
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Testing the risk of danger that aging geomembranes pose to landfills
As flexible synthetic landfill liners age, the risk of shear of the...
New drilling anisotropy index shows the most effective direction to drill rock
The new index better assesses a rock’s structural characteristics to reduce uncontrollable...
Hydropower and environmental groups cooperate toward clean energy and healthy rivers
In Oct. 2020, groups representing hydropower and environmental interests declared their intentions...
Engineer’s failure to disclose moonlighting leads to ethical precipice
Be sure to let your employer know about your side hustle.
Part 2 of 2: ASCE's new code of ethics explained
In the second of two parts, general counsel Tara Hoke discusses how...
Part 1 of 2: ASCE's new code of ethics explained
In the first of two parts, general counsel Tara Hoke highlights similarities...
Performance-based design trade-offs observed by COPRI team at ports following Turkey earthquake
An ASCE Coasts, Oceans, Ports and Rivers Institute (COPRI) field investigation team...
METU researchers join COPRI team assessing earthquake damage in Turkey
An ASCE Coasts, Oceans, Ports and Rivers Institute (COPRI) field investigation team...
Salt Lake City airport project expands and modernizes facilities
The $4.1 billion project accommodates seismic and geotechnical challenges while creating a...
Engineers help prepare for hurricane season
To protect people and infrastructure from hurricanes, engineers' efforts range from sea...