News

26 September 2007
A new Dutch institute for Delta Techology
In 2008, the Netherlands gains a new and independent institute for applied research and specialist advice. Together with parts of Rijkswaterstaat/DWW, RIKZ and Riza, WL|Delft Hydraulics, GeoDelft and the Subsurface and Groundwater unit of TNO are forming the international Deltares institute. Deltares is the Dutch institue for national and international delta issues. More info>

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GeoGolf
On 30 August a new episode of the GeoGolf was played. Nine geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists did their utmost best to show that they do not only control the ground, but also the behavior of a stupid ball on the ground. The match was played on the Rijswijkse GolfClub. The weather was good except for the last ten minutes when it started to rain and playing in the last flight, the undersigned got soaked. The competition was fierce and after 18 holes Martin Kroezen showed the best control over the bouncing golf ball and won. Runner-up was Bas Hemmen. An extensive dinner gave the opportunity to discuss the peculiarities of the game of golf and the profession in which ground can also behave seemingly quite erratic. The next episode of GeoGolf will be in October and likely be played on the Hooge Bergsche near Rotterdam. Any golf-playing geotechnical engineer, engineering geologist or those otherwise involved with geotechnics are very welcome to join and should contact Bas Hemmen at GeoDelft (b.r.hemmen@geodelft.nl) or Robert Hack at ITC (hack@itc.nl).

Robert Hack
30 August 2007

International courses Delft GeoAcademy considerably expanded
Delft GeoAcademy is GeoDelft’s educational facility and focuses on transferring knowledge in the field of geo-engineering. End of last year plans were made for a considerable expansion of Delft GeoAcademy in the international market. Now an interesting course program for the international market has been set up in cooperation with other parties on the motto of “Lifetime learning in geo-engineering”.

For more information see Delft GeoAcademy

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Press release
Delft, 8 August 2006

Uncertainty and Ground Conditions: A Risk Management Approach
A publication written by Martin Th. van Staveren, Director at GeoDelft, Lecturer at the Delft University of Technology, Netherlands

There is a new book on ground risk management and this new release is certain to bring some much-needed answers to civil engineers, project managers, construction managers, and project designers. The book is written by Martin van Staveren Msc Eng MBA, Director at GeoDelft, Lecturer at the Delft University of Technology, Netherlands.
Please click here for the complete press release.

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Press release
Delft, 7 December 2005

Dutch expertise called in for collision safety of South Korean bridge

The national institute GeoDelft will carry out research into the collision safety of the Incheon Bridge in South Korea. The bridge is currently under construction by Samsung Corporation as part of a joint venture with seven other South Korean construction companies. The 12-km-long bridge will link Seoul airport in the vicinity of Incheon city with reclaimed land. The total cost of the project will amount to US$ 14. Please click here for the complete press release.

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