![]() ![]() Technology continues to advance in amazing and unpredictable ways and yet some aspects of our lives remain relatively unchanged. We live in very interesting and exciting times. TOPIC: The Impact of Technology on Geotechnical Engineering: A 40-Year Perspective Saunders’ main area of experience is with linear infrastructure projects (mostly pipeline), specializing in geohazard assessments and trenchless crossing design. His Master’s project was on wheel ditcher productivity in permafrost. Bob began his career in permafrost engineering and worked on several major northern pipeline projects including the Foothills Alaska Highway Gas Pipeline, the Norman Wells Pipeline, the Mackenzie Gas Project and the Alaska Pipeline Project. He has over 40 years’ experience in a wide range of geotechnical projects in Western and Northern Canada. ![]() in Civil Engineering from the University of Calgary (1981) and a Master of Engineering in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Alberta (1989). and has worked in the Calgary office for over 17 years. SPEAKER: Bob is a Senior Associate and Senior Geotechnical Engineer with Thurber Engineering Ltd. No virtual option is available for this presentation. This presentation will be hosted at Croatian Canadian Cultural Centre. The AGM will include updates from our executives, a presentation of annual awards, and a keynote by Bob Saunders from Thurber Engineering. The Calgary Geotechnical Society is excited to host Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the Croatian Canadian Cultural Centre. During this talk, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of rockfill and waste dump shear strength characterization methods for applications available and developed since late 50’s to the date.ĬyGS AGM & Presentation (June 14) – Bob Saunders, M.Eng., P.Eng. TOPIC: Waste dumps and rockfill shear strength characterization is a debate among the geotechnical community, and is considered a “hot” topic due to the complexity of the anisotropic behavior of the dumped/crushed material and lack of comprehension of the current and available tools such empirical methods (Barton and Kjaernsli, 1981) and Large Open Pit Waste Dumps Guidelines, 2017. His areas of expertise include shear behavior in granular materials, fractals applied to granular materials, 3D modeling and rock mechanics. diving in shear strength criterion for rock fills and waste dumps based on fractal dimension, chaos, and organized complexity. He currently leads the geotechnical department at Teck Resources – Line Creek Operation and is pursuing his Ph.D. SPEAKER: Marco Arrieta is a geotechnical engineer with over fourteen years of experience in the open pit mining industry. Register in advance for the meeting: Click Here Please register by Friday, September 8, 2023. Light refreshments and appetizers will be provided. This presentation will be hosted at the Croatian Canadian Cultural Centre. The Calgary Geotechnical Society is excited to host Marco Arrieta, Geotechnical Engineer from Teck Resources to kick off our 2023/24 season! ![]() CyGS Presentation (September 22) – Marco Arrieta, P.Eng. ![]()
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