The Heritage Time Capsule project and the portuguese geotechnical history
The Heritage Time Capsule project and the portuguese geotechnical history
Within the scope of the Heritage Time Capsule (HTC) project, launched by the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE), the Portuguese Geotechnical Society (SPG) has been developing actions related to the History of Geotechnics in Portugal. The objectives of the project, the actions already carried out and the main aspects of the contribution given by SPG are described. The most relevant aspects of the development of geotechnics in Portugal and main large projects in the last 70 years are briefly presented. Main large geotechnical engineering projects underway and those planned are also briefly presented.