Frequently Asked Questions

Last Updated: June 2018

The ISSMGE

What is the ISSMGE?

The ISSMGE is the pre-eminent professional body representing the interests and activities of Engineers, Academics and Contractors all over the world that actively participate in geotechnical engineering. The aim of the International Society is the promotion of international cooperation amongst engineers and scientists for the advancement of knowledge in the field of geotechnics and its engineering applications.

Member Societies

What is a Member Society?

A Member Society is generally a National Society of geotechnical engineers, but may also represent two or more nearby countries. A country may not have more than one Member Society.

The contact details given for my member society are out of date. Who should I contact to have them updated?

We always update the website with the most recent information received from Member Societies. So, please e-mail your member society, requesting they send their new contact details to the ISSMGE Secretariat.

Membership

How do I join ISSMGE and become a member?

Membership is always via one of our Member Societies. Please contact your national member society, or nearest member society, for further information.

What are the benefits of becoming a member?

An individual who is a member of ISSMGE via his/her own national Member Society, can enjoy the following benefits, amongst others :

be a part of the wider international community of Engineers, Academics and Contractors that actively participate in ground engineering;
benefit from discounted ISSMGE member registration fee rates for regional, international and specialist TC conferences;
be able to participate in the ISSMGE Technical Committees, whose purpose is to appraise current research and practice, promote dialogue between practitioners and academics, collate information and disseminate findings. Members of Technical Committees participate in discussions and symposia, prepare/publish surveys and reviews of available literature, and organise and attend specialty conferences and sessions;
receive an electronic copy of the ISSMGE Bulletin via the member society;
be appointed Panellist, Discussion Leader, Invited Lecturer at Regional and International Conferences;
contribute to international co-operation by participating as a lecturer in the ISSMGE International Seminar (formerly known as Touring Lectures);
supporting young geotechnical engineers’ conferences by participating as a lecturer in the International and Regional Young Geotechnical Engineers Conferences;
participate in ISSMGE Conferences as a delegate or “person on stage” (subject to support from your member society).

How much does it cost to become a member?

Membership fees are set by the National Member societies. Please contact your Member Society for further information.

How do I know if I am a Member?

Please refer to the Membership list provided by your Member Society (on the website, under the name of your country).

My Member Society does not have a membership list.

Some member societies do not wish to post their membership lists. Please contact the society directly to confirm your membership status.

My name is not included in my Member Society’s membership list.

We post on the website the most recent membership lists received. It is possible that the list included on the site is now out of date. Please contact your Member Society to confirm your status.

I would like to receive the ISSMGE News Bulletin. How do I get on the Bulletin distribution list?

The Bulletin is distributed to all Member Societies, who in turn distribute it to their Members. The Bulletin is also readily available from the website, under “Publications”

I would like to get in touch with a specific person who I know is a member of the ISSMGE. Whom should I contact?

We are not advised of individuals’ contact details, only those of the secretariat. In the first instance, please contact the National Society of that person’s country, who will be able to advise if that person is a member, and should be able to put you in contact with him or her.

Corporate Associates

What is a Corporate Associate?

A Membership, Practitioner and Academic Committee (MPAC) has been formed to promote corporate participation, and one of their initiatives has been the introduction of corporate membership via the grade of Corporate Associate.

What are the benefits of becoming a Corporate Associate?

There are a number of benefits of becoming a Corporate Associate, including membership within the Corporate Associate’s Presidential Group, which has direct access to the ISSMGE President. For a full description of benefits please see Corporate Associates' Scheme.

How can my company become a Corporate Associate?

To join as a Corporate Associate and for more information, please click on "Corporate Associates" in the menu across the top of the homepage.

What are the fees for becoming a Corporate Associate?

Please refer to the Corporate Associate’s registration form, available here.

Conferences

Can I add my conference to the ISSMGE conference database?

You can add the information yourself to the ISSMGE conference database by clicking here. Please fill in as much detail as possible, including links, and e-mail addresses.

How can I find out more information about a conference listed on your website?

Although all efforts are made to keep ISSMGE conference database as up-to-date as possible, we strongly advise you contact the conference organisers directly. The contact details will be given in the entry on our database, or in their website.

Are there Guidelines for the organisation of conferences under the auspices of ISSMGE?

These are available from the website, at https://www.issmge.org/publications/issmge-publication-and-open-access-policy

Technical Committees

What is a technical committee?

The mission of the technical committees is to provide a forum for active participation by the individual members of ISSMGE, and to promote the objectives, activities and results of the technical committees throughout the ISSMGE membership. The committees are a meeting arena for discussing, developing and applying specialist geotechnical knowledge related to the behaviour of geo-materials, geo-engineering and engineering for society.

How may I become a member of a Technical Committee?

All general TC members are nominated by Member Societies, who may nominate up to two (2) members to serve on each of the TCs as well as additional corresponding members. If you would like to be involved with a specific TC, please ask your Member Society to put your name forward.

How may I follow the work of a Technical Committee?

The TCs have all been asked to keep their website information up-to-date. If you are in need of specific information, please contact the TC chair.

Resources

How do I find out about webinars?

Webinars are announced on the home-page of our website and can also be found at https://www.issmge.org/media/recorded-webinars

What is the International Journal of Geoengineering Case Histories?

The International Journal of Geoengineering Case Histories (IJGCH) is an official journal of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) and Geoengineer.org, focusing on the publication of well- documented case histories. For further information: http://www.geocasehistoriesjournal.org/pub

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