E16-26 This Week in Geotechnics

In this episode, we’ll cover global project highlights, new tools and research, a deep-dive topic on Artemis II Completes Lunar Geological Reconnaissance, a brief look back at geotechnical history, and finally, we’ll share some upcomingcourses and seminars from around the globe.

Segment 1: Global Project Highlights:

Toulouse Metro TBM makes second breakthrough

https://www.tunnelsandtunnelling.com/news/toulouse-metro-tbm-makes-second-breakthrough/

Updated geological assessment of the Southern North Sea set to underpin future offshore infrastructure development

https://www.bgs.ac.uk/news/updated-geological-assessment-of-the-southern-north-sea-set-to-underpin-future-offshore-infrastructure-development/

Low-level airborne survey to map geology and aquifers in Southwest Michigan

https://www.usgs.gov/news/low-level-airborne-survey-map-geology-and-aquifers-southwest-michigan

Segment 2: Research and Tech Tools

Insights from finite element modelling and remote sensing on a potential deep-seated slope deformation in a deglaciated valley in the southern Coast Mountains, British Columbia

https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2025-0362

Experimental and Numerical Assessment of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Ferrochrome Slag as a Sustainable Foundation Bed Under Rectangular Footings

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-026-03686-6

New soil liquefaction model helps make structures more resilient

https://doi.org/10.1061/JGGEFK.GTENG-14057

Consolidation Performance of Oil Sands Tailings: Data-Driven Insights and Practical Implications for Tailings Landforms Closure and Design

https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2025-0299

Segment 3: Deep Dive Topic

Artemis II Completes Lunar Geological Reconnaissance: What It Means for Geotechnical Engineering
https://www.geoengineer.org/news/artemis-ii-completes-lunar-geological-reconnaissance-what-it-means-for-geotechnical-engineering

Segment 4: This Week in Geotechnical History

Austin Dam failure (Texas)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Dam_(Texas)

Segment 5: Upcoming Courses & Seminars

Event links:

· https://www.geocongress.org

· https://www.isfog2026.org

· https://www.issmge.org

· https://www.issmge.org

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