The International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) is building a transparent time capsule to preserve the history of geotechnical engineering. This capsule will hold physical items that show how the field has grown and changed over time.
The ISSMGE invites engineers, researchers, and institutions to donate small items that represent important moments or milestones in geotechnical work. Each contribution will help future generations understand the tools, materials, and ideas that shaped todays practice.
Donors may propose items such as:
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Small tools used for ground investigation or soil testing
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Miniatures of laboratory or field testing equipment
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Samples of geomaterials
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Small parts from important geostructures
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Published documents that mark key achievements
By donating, you can help tell the story of geotechnical engineering and leave a mark for the future.
To learn more or to submit a proposal, visit https://htc.issmge.org/physical-time-capsule.
The deadline for proposals is December 2025.
Join the ISSMGE HTC Time Capsule project donate today and be part of history!
