Canadian Geotechnical Society - Southern Ontario Section (CGS-SOS)

UPCOMING EVENTS 📅 October 23rd: Dinner Lecture by Kaveh Zehtab on State of Geotechnical Laboratory Methods @ Element Vaughan Southwest November 9th: Women in CGS brunch event, more details to come November 19th: Dinner Lecture by Kerry Rowe, more details to come December 10th: Dinner Lecture by George Koerner, more details to come

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting a sold-out event for October 2024, featuring an exceptional presentation by Dr. Kaveh Zehtab on “The Current State of Geotechnical Laboratory Investigation Methods: Leveraging the Latest Technologies.” CGS-SOS extends its heartfelt gratitude to all members and participants, and Dr. Kaveh Zehtab for his insightful and engaging talk. CGS-SOS is also delighted to announce that Dr. Paul Dittrich, one of our esteemed current members and past presidents (2007-2008), has been selected as the 2025 Cross Canada Lecturer by the National CGS. Congratulations, Dr. Paul Dittrich! And as always, a big thank you to our dedicated Executive Committee volunteers who made the October event possible: Bill Shuihan Li Charles Crans Alex Szot, P.Eng. Daniela Xavier Jeff Lam Weihong Li, P.Eng Amin Jafari, Ph.D., P.Eng. Atieh Shooshpasha, M.Sc. Hassan Ali Ph.D P.Eng. Yu (Jack) Guo, Ph.D., P.Eng. Trevor Bruce, P.Eng. Amir Poshnejad, P.Eng. Reza Mahmoudipour, P.Eng Pedram MolkAra

Canadian Geotechnical Society-Southern Ontario Section invites Geotechnical Engineering Ladies to a networking brunch event (free), sponsored by InGeo Design LTD. Space is limited so we ask interested Geotechnical Engineering Ladies to please sign up through the Eventbrite link today to reserve their spot: https://lnkd.in/gMkJvGEK Date & Time: Tue, Nov 5, 2025 – 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT Location: Stacks Toronto 5415 Dundas St W unit 5, Etobicoke, ON M9B 1B5 Event Overview: Join us for a **free** buffet brunch to reconnect with fellow women in the geotechnical engineering community. This event offers a unique opportunity to strengthen relationships, share experiences, and foster a supportive professional network. Whether you're a seasoned engineer or just starting your career, this brunch is a chance to build meaningful connections in a relaxed, informal environment while enjoying a buffet-style brunch. RSVP Required: This is a free event, but due to limited seating, we kindly ask that you RSVP in advance to secure your spot.   Why Attend? Connect & Reconnect: Meet and engage with women in the geotechnical field, whether you’ve worked together before or are meeting for the first time. Grow Your Network: Expand your professional circle and build lasting connections with others who share your passion for engineering. Exchange Ideas: Share knowledge, experiences, and ideas, and explore potential opportunities for collaboration. Relax & Enjoy: Take a break from your busy schedule to enjoy a casual and supportive atmosphere with like-minded professionals.   Location & Accessibility: Stacks Toronto is easily accessible via major highways including the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW), Gardiner Expressway, and Highway 427.   Parking:   Street parking is available nearby, close to the RBC Bank. Underground paid parking is also available if you prefer a secure parking option.   Final Note: This gathering is designed to create a welcoming space for women in engineering, and we kindly request that priority be given to women attendees. As spaces are limited, we kindly ask that you register only if you are genuinely able to attend.   Come together. Grow together.  We look forward to seeing you there!

The Canadian Geotechnical Society in collaboration with the Canadian Permafrost Association invite you to GeoManitoba 2025, the 78th Canadian Geotechnical Conference. The conference will be held at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg in Winnipeg, Manitoba, from Sunday, September 21 to Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The Call for Abstracts is now open! Abstracts of up to 300 words are due by December 18, 2024. All abstracts and papers must be submitted online through the GeoManitoba 2025 website. 🔗 www.geomanitoba2025.ca --- La Société canadienne de géotechnique, en collaboration avec l'Association canadienne du pergélisol, vous invite à GeoManitoba 2025, la 78e conférence canadienne de géotechnique. La conférence aura lieu à le Centre des congrès RBC, Winnipeg, Manitoba du dimanche 21 septembre au mercredi 24 septembre 2025. Il est maintenant possible de soumettre en ligne un résumé pour GeoManitoba 2025 ! La date limite pour soumettre un résumé, d’une longueur maximum de 300 mots, est le 18 décembre 2024. Tous les résumés et les articles doivent être soumis en ligne, du site Web de GeoManitoba 2025. 🔗 www.geomanitoba2025.ca #GeoManitoba2025 #CanadianGeotechnicalSociety #annualconference #geotechnical #permafrost #technical #conference #callforabstracts #Winnipeg #Manitoba

Dear CGS-SOS followers, We are excited to invite you to CGS-SOS October 23rd, 2024, event on "Current State of Geotechnical Laboratory Investigation Methods: Leveraging the Latest Technologies" by Dr. Kaveh Zehtab. Abstract:  Geotechnical engineers are expected to understand the advantages and limitations of Geotechnical Laboratory tests and choose the most suitable one to obtain the most useful data in the least amount of time and at the lowest cost. This presentation will provide a brief review of the current state of several families of Geotechnical Laboratory testing, including permeability, consolidation, shear, interface, triaxial, torsional shear, and several dynamic tests. It will discuss the advantages and limitations of each method and examine some cautionary tales. About our speaker: Kaveh Zehtab holds a Ph.D. in Civil/Environmental Engineering from Old Dominion University in Virginia, USA. He also holds an M.S. degree in Engineering Sciences and a bachelors in Mining Engineering. Before moving to Canada, he was the Director of the Products Division for Geocomp Inc. where here he contributed to the development of various laboratory and field-testing methods and equipment in collaboration with leading research institutes, consulting and engineering firms. His work included seismic stability assessment for mine tailings, offshore field and laboratory investigation, and other Geotechnical projects. Prior to that, he was a design project manager for UTEST, a Turkish testing equipment company, and a project engineer for Geotechnical investigation and seismic risk assessment for various infrastructure, energy, and mining-related projects in Turkey and Iran. Kaveh is actively involved with ASTM and currently serves as the chair of Subcommittee D18.09 on Cyclic and Dynamic Properties of Soils. He has co-authored several peer-reviewed journals and conference papers. The CGS-SOS executive committee team members look forward to meeting you on October 23, 2024. Bill Shuihan Li Charles Crans Alex Szot, P.Eng. Daniela Xavier Jeff Lam Weihong Li, P.Eng Amin Jafari, Ph.D., P.Eng. Atieh Shooshpasha, M.Sc. Hassan Ali Ph.D P.Eng. Yu (Jack) Guo, Ph.D., P.Eng. Trevor Bruce, P.Eng. Amir Poshnejad, P.Eng. Reza Mahmoudipour, P.Eng Pedram MolkAra For full details and registration please visit our Eventbrite page: https://lnkd.in/geZiWDi9

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Dear CGS-SOS followers, We are excited to invite you to CGS-SOS October 23rd, 2024, event on "Current State of Geotechnical Laboratory Investigation Methods: Leveraging the Latest Technologies" by Dr. Kaveh Zehtab. Abstract:  Geotechnical engineers are expected to understand the advantages and limitations of Geotechnical Laboratory tests and choose the most suitable one to obtain the most useful data in the least amount of time and at the lowest cost. This presentation will provide a brief review of the current state of several families of Geotechnical Laboratory testing, including permeability, consolidation, shear, interface, triaxial, torsional shear, and several dynamic tests. It will discuss the advantages and limitations of each method and examine some cautionary tales. About our speaker: Kaveh Zehtab holds a Ph.D. in Civil/Environmental Engineering from Old Dominion University in Virginia, USA. He also holds an M.S. degree in Engineering Sciences and a bachelors in Mining Engineering. Before moving to Canada, he was the Director of the Products Division for Geocomp Inc. where here he contributed to the development of various laboratory and field-testing methods and equipment in collaboration with leading research institutes, consulting and engineering firms. His work included seismic stability assessment for mine tailings, offshore field and laboratory investigation, and other Geotechnical projects. Prior to that, he was a design project manager for UTEST, a Turkish testing equipment company, and a project engineer for Geotechnical investigation and seismic risk assessment for various infrastructure, energy, and mining-related projects in Turkey and Iran. Kaveh is actively involved with ASTM and currently serves as the chair of Subcommittee D18.09 on Cyclic and Dynamic Properties of Soils. He has co-authored several peer-reviewed journals and conference papers. The CGS-SOS executive committee team members look forward to meeting you on October 23, 2024. Bill Shuihan Li Charles Crans Alex Szot, P.Eng. Daniela Xavier Jeff Lam Weihong Li, P.Eng Amin Jafari, Ph.D., P.Eng. Atieh Shooshpasha, M.Sc. Hassan Ali Ph.D P.Eng. Yu (Jack) Guo, Ph.D., P.Eng. Trevor Bruce, P.Eng. Amir Poshnejad, P.Eng. Reza Mahmoudipour, P.Eng Pedram MolkAra For full details and registration please visit our Eventbrite page: https://lnkd.in/geZiWDi9

Canadian Geotechnical Society - Southern Ontario Section (CGS-SOS), also thanks Jamal Yahyayev M.Eng for putting together this great video clip of our One-day workshop on Instrumentation that sums up the daylong event in just 57 seconds!

Canadian Geotechnical Society - Southern Ontario Section (CGS-SOS) is pleased to have hosted a one-day workshop on “Instrumentation in Geotechnical and Civil Engineering” this week. The workshop featured a range of basic and advanced instruments used in geotechnical engineering during and after construction to monitor and protect valuable public and private infrastructure. The event raised awareness of the importance of monitoring and instrumentation in our daily design and construction work. With over 100 engaged participants, the event was led by local industry specialists and was well-organized by our dedicated volunteers at CGS-SOS. Once again, we thank the following: Event speakers: Ali Siamaki, PhD (GKM Consultants); Samantha Ford (Monir Precision Monitoring Inc.); Ali Tehrani (Sixense Northern America); Tony Sangiuliano and Thomas Walsh (Ontario Ministry of Transportation/ Ministère des Transports de l’Ontario) Event sponsors: GEOKON Sixense Northern America GKM Consultants Campbell Scientific Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon Monir Precision Monitoring Inc. Measurand ConeTec Englobe Isherwood Geostructural Engineers DYWIDAG RWH Engineering Inc. Event Volunteers: Bill Shuihan Li Charles Crans Alex Szot, P.Eng. Daniela Xavier Jeff Lam Weihong Li, P.Eng Amin Jafari, Ph.D., P.Eng. Atieh Shooshpasha, M.Sc. Hassan Ali Ph.D P.Eng. Yu (Jack) Guo, Ph.D., P.Eng. Trevor Bruce, P.Eng. Amir Poshnejad, P.Eng. Pedram MolkAra Reza Mahmoudipour, P.Eng

🏌️♂️ A Big Thank You! 🏌️♀️ Once again, a huge thank you to all our wonderful participants and sponsors at the 2024 CGS - SOS Annual Golf event on August 16th. We are also immensely grateful for the tremendous efforts of our fabulous volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this event a hole-in-one! ⛳️ Your dedication and support made it all possible. We couldn’t have done it without you. Here’s to many more fantastic events together! And remember, if you didn’t win this year (you know who 😉 ), there’s always next year to work on your swing! 🏆😂 Fore! 🏌️♂️🎉