International Societies

The British Geotechnical Association is the UK member of the International Society for Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) and the International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (ISRM).

  • ISSMGE

    ISSMGE

    The International Society for Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Engineering (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.

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  • ISRM

    ISRM

    The International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (ISRM) addresses the field of rock mechanics, including all studies relative to the physical and mechanical behaviour of rocks and rock masses and the applications of this knowledge for the better understanding of geological processes and engineering applications.

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International Activties

The BGA coordinates UK representation on ISSMGE Technical Committees – UK membership on ISSMGE TCs as of April 2022 can be found here.

The BGA contribution to the ISSMGE Time Capsule Project can be accessed below:

Time Capsule

More from BGA

  • The Rankine Lecture

    Widely viewed as the most prestigious of the invited lectures in geotechnics and was first held in 1961.

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  • View our Corporate Members

    The British Geotechnical Association is grateful for the support of Corporate Members, and the organisations that the BGA Executive Committee members belong to.

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