3rd Laboratory Testing Workshop

The Geotechnical Laboratory Testing Workshop provided a comprehensive exploration of geotechnical laboratory testing, featuring expert-led presentations, interactive sessions, and industry discussions.

🔹 Part 1: Presentations on Geotechnical Laboratory Testing – Industry experts delivered insightful discussions on key technical, commercial, and quality aspects of geotechnical testing and interpretation.

🔹 Part 2: Q&A Sessions and Panel Discussions – A dedicated panel discussion and Q&A session allowed participants to engage with specialists and gain deeper insights into laboratory testing challenges and best practices.

🔹 Part 3: Proficiency Testing Feedback and Data Analysis – Industry professionals presented findings from a recent proficiency testing scheme, analyzing duplicate test results from multiple national and international laboratories.

🔹 Part 4: Interactive Sessions with Prof. Gerhard Heymann – A hands-on workshop enabled participants to process and interpret real triaxial test data. Delegates who brought laptops engaged in live data handling and expert-led discussions.

This event provided valuable technical knowledge, practical learning, and industry networking opportunities, equipping attendees with enhanced skills in geotechnical laboratory testing and data analysis

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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