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45% of Himachal Pradesh at Risk of Landslides and Floods – What Can Be Done?
- Feb, 19, 2025
- Landslides Engineering Geology Visualization Risk & Reliability Geomatics News On Research / Academia News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- India
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A recent geospatial study has revealed that over 45% of Himachal Pradesh is highly susceptible to landslides, floods, and avalanches. Researchers conducted hazard mapping to identify high-risk zones...
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Earth’s Inner Core: A Shape-Shifting Mystery Beneath Our Feet
- Feb, 18, 2025
- Structural Geology Engineering Geology Engineering Seismology Geology Highlights
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
For decades, scientists have believed that Earth’s inner core—a massive iron-nickel sphere—was solid and unchanging. However, groundbreaking research from USC scientists has challenged this assumptio...
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Geoengineering Resilience: Building a Fire Station Over an Abandoned Mine in Colorado
- Feb, 17, 2025
- Foundation Design / Construction Shallow Foundations Mining News On Projects / Industry
- United States, Colorado
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The Frederick-Firestone Fire Station No. 5 in Colorado stands as a remarkable case study in geoengineering. Constructed over an abandoned coal mine, the project faced significant subsidence risks—a c...
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An Overview of Column-Based Soil Improvement Modelling with PLAXIS
- Feb, 16, 2025
- Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Constitutive Modeling / Soil Behavior News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Soil improvement is a critical process in geotechnical engineering, aimed at modifying soil properties to enhance performance. This technique is commonly used to increase load-bearing capacity, cont...
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Old Oak Common Station: A Geotechnical Triumph for HS2
- Feb, 10, 2025
- Foundation Design / Construction Deep Excavations News On Projects / Industry
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The construction of Old Oak Common Station, a key part of the UK’s High Speed 2 (HS2) project, has reached a significant milestone with the completion of its foundations. This crucial stage, which un...
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Pile Dynamics, Inc. Expands Operations with Third Facility
- Feb, 14, 2025
- Foundation Design / Construction News On Projects / Industry Pile Foundations
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Pile Dynamics, Inc. (PDI), the global leader in quality assurance solutions for the deep foundations industry, proudly announces the expansion of its operations with the opening of a third facility i...
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Trimble and GroundProbe Collaborate to Offer Complete Monitoring Portfolio for Geotechnical and Geospatial Mining Professionals
- Feb, 14, 2025
- Slope Stability Mining Tunneling News On Software News On Projects / Industry News On Products & Services
- Australia, Brisbane
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Trimble® and GroundProbe, part of Orica Digital Solutions specializing in real-time solutions for measuring and monitoring geohazards, have announced a new collaboration. Instead of working through...
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Modelling Prefabricated Vertical Drains (PVDs) Using PLAXIS: A Guide for Geotechnical Engineers
- Feb, 13, 2025
- Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Constitutive Modeling / Soil Behavior News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Prefabricated vertical drains (PVDs) are essential tools in geotechnical engineering, particularly for improving the properties of soft soils. By facilitating drainage and accelerating consolidatio...
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3 Types of Retaining Walls and Revetments
- Feb, 12, 2025
- Earth Retaining Structures Slope Stability Erosion News On Products & Services Retaining Walls
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Gabions, Rockeries, and Articulated Block Walls are three options available to engineers for retaining walls or revetments. A variety of systems plus possible modifications results in a wide offering...
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Landslide Disaster in Sichuan: 29 Missing, Urgent Rescue Operations Underway
- Feb, 08, 2025
- Landslides Slope Stability News On Natural Disasters / Failures Geology Highlights
- China
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A devastating landslide in Jinping Village, Sichuan Province, has left 29 people missing and resulted in at least one confirmed fatality. Triggered by continuous heavy rainfall and unstable geologica...
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