(NL) This year's Geotechnical Day has the theme "Head in the clouds, feet in the clay". The theme reflects that pre-eminently in our field, practice and theory have to come together. After all, much of the theory of geotechnical engineering is based on empirical knowledge. At the same time, good and safe geotechnical design is not possible without a theoretical basis. The "head in the clouds" also refers to a field that is still gaining momentum in terms of data-driven work, automation and digitalisation. The "paws in the clay" also indicates that these developments do always depend on the expertise of the geotechnicians involved.

More information can be found on the Geotechnics Day page.

(ENG) This year the Geotechnical Day is dedicated to the theme "Head in the clouds, feet in the clay". The theme reflects the unique nature of our field, where practice and theory must come together. Much of geotechnical theory is based on empirical knowledge. At the same time, good and safe geotechnical design is not possible without a theoretical foundation. 'Head in the clouds' also refers to a field that is rapidly developing in terms of data-driven work, automation and digitalisation. The 'paws in the clay' emphasises that these developments will always depend on the expertise of the geotechnical professionals involved.

More information visit the webpage Geotechnical Day