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BGA Case Histories Award

The BGA Case Histories Award is to encourage and recognise the importance of exchange of exemplary geotechnical knowledge and experience of the performance of constructed works for the benefit of the geotechnical profession.

The BGA Case Histories Award is to encourage and recognise the importance of exchange of exemplary geotechnical knowledge and experience of the performance of constructed works for the benefit of the geotechnical profession.

The award is presented for an outstanding contribution to the knowledge and experience of the United Kingdom geotechnical engineering profession through the publication of a well-considered and researched case history or histories, or the publication of recommended practices or design methodologies based on the evaluation of case histories that provide beneficial insights into the geotechnical aspects of constructed works.

Eligibility and Judging Criteria

  1. The award is open to papers from members and non-members of the BGA and may be given to a single author or multiple collaborating authors. However, a submission must be made by a BGA or ICE member, but they need not be an author of the paper.
  2. Consideration for the award will include assessment of ground conditions relevant to the performance of the constructed works, description of project design and/or back-analysis undertaken, description of construction and performance of the works. Application to future projects including recommendations for improved future design, construction and/or maintenance practices will also be considered.
  3. Preference will be placed on peer reviewed paper(s) published in an appropriate journal and/or in conference proceedings within a five-year period before the award submission closing date each year.
  4. Papers previously submitted for this award will not be accepted.
  5. The papers will be judged by a sub-group of the BGA Executive Committee. They will give recommendations to the full Committee who will then make the final decision. If the BGA Executive Committee is of the opinion that none of the papers submitted is worthy of the award then no award will be madeThe award will be made at a conference or meeting of the BGA.
  6. All authors shall receive a certificate in recognition of their achievement.

The call for submissions for the BGA Case Histories Award 2024 is now open

Closing Deadline is Midnight on 31 January 2024

Submissions must be made before the deadline via the on-line submission portal on the Prizes Page

Submission Document 1 should be the completed application form.

Submission Document 2 should be the paper(s) being nominated.

Submission Document 3 should be any supporting letter(s).

Maximum file size for uploads is 32 MB.

Download the application form HERE.


List of Winners of BGA Case Histories Award

YearAuthorsPaper(s)
2023Mike Chrimes and Martin PreeneGroundwater lowering for construction of the Kilsby Tunnel – pumping and tunnelling. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Engineering History and Heritage, 174, 4, 109–129
and
Groundwater lowering for construction of the Kilsby Tunnel – geological and geotechnical aspects. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Engineering History and Heritage, 174, 4, 130–144
2022Njemile Faustin, Mohammed Elshafie and Robert MairCase studies of circular shaft construction in London. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers Geotechnical Engineering, 171, 5, 391-404.

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