Newsletter Volume 11, Issue 3 September 2026
From the persons in charge
The theme of the September 2026 issue, Pile Performance and Piling Mechanism, highlights the fundamental relationship between pile installation processes and soil behaviour in modern geotechnical engineering. As discussed, in From Interface to Installation Mechanics: Soil-Pile Interaction in Press-in Piles Based on Laboratory Tests, interface resistance evolves with confinement and surface characteristics during installation, providing new insight into the mechanisms governing shaft resistance in press-in piles. Complementing this perspective, the featured paper on estimating soil failure parameters from Press-in data demonstrates how installation records can be used to better understand ground conditions and improve the evaluation of soil strength parameters. Together, these contributions illustrate how ongoing research is advancing both the scientific understanding and practical application of pile behaviour.
This issue also showcases the practical value of engineering innovation. The technical report on RC encasement methods presents effective approaches for protecting and strengthening marine steel structures, while the On-site Interview Report from the Jakarta Sewerage Development Project highlights the successful application of Press-in technology in a challenging urban environment. Additional features include perspectives from young researchers, reports on the IPA Board Meeting and technical visits in the Netherlands, highlights from ICSMGE 2026, updates on the IPA Awards programme, and preparations for ICPE2027. Collectively, these articles reflect the strength of our international community and its shared commitment to advancing knowledge, fostering collaboration, and delivering sustainable infrastructure through press-in engineering.
Persons in charge of this issue:
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| Dr. Adnan Anwar Malik Head of STEM, Senior Lecturer Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education Singapore – The University of Newcastle Australia |
Dr. Vu Anh Tuan Associate Professor Le Quy Don Technical University |
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