Concrete Block Retaining Walls (CBR) Workshop

Concrete Block Retaining (CBR) walls are widely used across South Africa, but recent failures have highlighted key challenges in design, construction, and maintenance. This 2-day workshop aims to address these gaps through practical insights, technical discussions, and real case studies presented by industry experts. The programme will cover:

  • Investigation, materials, and design principles
  • Construction challenges and best practices
  • Stormwater and drainage considerations
  • Legal roles and responsibilities
  • Case studies of CBR wall failures

When📅: 21 & 22 May 2026
Where📍: 26 Degrees South, Muldersdrift

CBR Workshop Registration form (May 2026)

CBR Workshop Provisional Programme Rev2

SAIGE Geotechnical Division presents:

Call for Abstracts: 11th South African Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference (SAYGEC) 2026

Date: September 2026
Venue: To be announced

Young geotechnical professionals under 35 working in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, mining, or civil construction will have the opportunity to showcase their work at the 11th South African Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference (SAYGEC), taking place in September 2026 in the Central Drakensberg.

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