In this episode, we’ll cover global project highlights, new tools and research, a deep-dive topic on Madrid Metro extension, a brief look back at geotechnical history, and finally, we’ll share some upcoming courses and seminars from around the globe.

Segment 1: Global Project Highlights:

Coastal landslide destabilizes cliffside Chalets in Devon as erosion risks intensify

https://www.geoengineer.org/news/coastal-landslide-destabilizes-cliffside-chalets-in-devon-as-erosion-risks-intensify

T2D tunnelling moves a step closer

https://www.tunnelsandtunnelling.com/news/t2d-tunnelling-moves-a-step-closer/

River DroughtCast: New Machine Learning Tool Forecasts Droughts Up to 90 Days Ahead Nationwide

https://www.usgs.gov/news/national-news-release/usgs-releases-new-machine-learning-tool-forecast-droughts-90-days-ahead

Global energy pressures accelerate LNG Canada phase 2 and pipeline expansion plans

https://www.geoengineer.org/news/global-energy-pressures-accelerate-lng-canada-phase-2-and-pipeline-expansion-plans

Segment 2: Research and Tech Tools

Experimental Study on the Bearing Capacity and Failure Mechanism of Suction Anchor in Trenched Seabed under Cyclic Loading

https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2025-0584

Behavior of Batter Piles in Sandy Slopes Under Lateral and Seismic Loading

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-026-03693-7

Stability analysis of pile-stabilized slopes with cracks under groundwater level fluctuations

https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2025-0651

Segment 3: Deep Dive Topic

Underground works begin on major Madrid Metro extension
https://www.geoengineer.org/news/underground-works-begin-on-major-madrid-metro-extension

Segment 4: This Week in Geotechnical History

Upper Big Branch Mine disaster (2010)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_Big_Branch_mine_disaster

Segment 5: Upcoming Courses & Seminars

Event links:

· https://www.ecsmge.org

· https://www.issmge.org

· https://www.gecca2026.org

· https://www.ita-aites.org

For suggestions and feedback: thisweekingeotechnics@gmail.com

In this episode, we’ll cover global project highlights, new tools and research, a deep-dive topic on Offshore freshened groundwater, a brief look back at geotechnicalhistory, and finally, we’ll share some upcoming courses and seminars from around the globe.

Segment 1: Global Project Highlights:

Cardiff coastal defence scheme tackles severe erosion and complex ground conditions

https://www.geoengineer.org/news/cardiff-coastal-defence-scheme-tackles-severe-erosion-and-complex-ground-conditions

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/

Tunnelling begins for Madrid’s metro extension

https://www.tunnelsandtunnelling.com/news/tunnelling-begins-for-madrids-metro-extension/

Segment 2: Research and Tech Tools

Mechanico-Empirical Model for Thaw Strain of Fine-Grained Soils Considering Soil Type and Applied Load

https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2025-0913

Failure Mechanisms of Helical Piles and Evaluation of Capacity Prediction Models

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-026-03664-y

Effects of sample preparation methods on initial sand fabric: X-ray CT exploration

https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2025-1001

Segment 3: Deep Dive Topic

Extensive freshened groundwater confirmed beneath the seabed off New England
https://www.bgs.ac.uk/news/extensive-freshened-water-confirmed-beneath-the-ocean-floor-off-the-coast-of-new-england-for-the-first-time/

Segment 4: This Week in Geotechnical History

1947 Centralia mine disaster
https://www.msha.gov

Segment 5: Upcoming Courses & Seminars

Event links:

· https://www.isgsr.org

· https://www.issmge.org

· https://www.dfi.org

· https://www.isogevents.com

For suggestions and feedback: thisweekingeotechnics@gmail.com

In this episode, we’ll cover global project highlights, new tools and research, a deep-dive topic on Pipejacking TBM projects, a brief look back at geotechnical history, and finally, we’ll share some upcoming courses and seminars from around the globe.

Segment 1: Global Project Highlights:

Engineers finish 2,011 piles for Curzon street station foundations

https://www.geoengineer.org/news/engineers-finish-2011-piles-for-curzon-street-station-foundations

Stonehenge Tunnel planning consent revoked

https://www.tunnelsandtunnelling.com/news/stonehenge-tunnel-planning-consent-revoked/

Indonesia’s waste and mining slopes under pressure: Deadly landfill collapse in Bekasi and industrial landslide in Morowali

https://www.geoengineer.org/news/indonesias-waste-and-mining-slopes-under-pressure-deadly-landfill-collapse-in-bekasi-and-industrial-landslide-in-morowali

Deep Fission begins borehole drilling for first-of-a-kind nuclear project

https://www.geplus.co.uk/news/deep-fission-begins-borehole-drilling-for-first-of-a-kind-nuclear-project-20-03-2026/

Segment 2: Research and Tech Tools

Effects of Pore Water Pressure on the Stability of Granular Slopes Under SimulatedRainfall

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-026-03630-8

New soil liquefaction model helps make structures more resilient

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

Scientists solve 12,800-year-old climate mystery hidden in Greenland ice

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260319044714.htm

One-phase EICP coupled model and suction assisted grouting for ground improvement

https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2025-0995

Segment 3: Deep Dive Topic

Why geotechnical investigations define the success of pipejacking TBM projects
Source Link: https://www.geoengineer.org/news/why-geotechnical-investigations-define-the-success-of-pipejacking-tbm-projects

Segment 4: This Week in Geotechnical History

Penmanshiel Tunnel collapse of 1979

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penmanshiel_Tunnel

Segment 5: Upcoming Courses & Seminars

Event links:

· https://www.geocongress.org

· https://www.ecsmge.org

· https://www.otcnet.org

· https://www.ntu

For suggestions and feedback: thisweekingeotechnics@gmail.com