In November and December 2023, the Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division (SMFD) hosted a virtual workshop titled Pile Foundations: Theories and Practice in Canada. The workshop invited eight renowned speakers from academia, industry, and government agencies. The workshop delved into three key topics: 1) pile design manuals and guidelines; 2) seismic design aspects of piles; and 3) case studies on driven piles. The workshop received sponsorship from nine industrial partners. The workshop attracted 200 registrants and a total of more than 200 attendees. The SMFD issued 6-PDH certificates to attendees and will make the video records available on the CGS member's portal.
In March 2024, the SMFD will proudly present the 4th Distinguished Lecture of the division, featuring Jian-hua Yin, Hong Kong Polytechnic University. If you are interested in participating or sponsoring the event, please contact Lijun Deng, SMFD Division Chair at ldeng@ualberta.ca.