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"Geo-Trends Review" nineteenth issue is published!
GeoWorld, the biggest online platform for geotechnical engineers, is excited to announce the publication of the nineteenth issue of "Geo-Trends Review" magazine. The nineteenth issue was just distr...
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How early adoption of geotechnical data cloud management created a competitve advantage for CDM
- May, 27, 2022
- Data Management News On Projects / Industry News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Since engineering and construction company CDM Smith’s adopted OpenGround, they can leverage a one stop shop for all their geotechnical data. This enhances quality and security while positioning the...
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Submarine Internet cables can monitor seismic activity and predict earthquakes
- May, 27, 2022
- Oil & Gas Offshore Geotechnics Engineering Seismology
- Authored by: Gerasimos Livieratos
A wide network of submarine cables could be used to detect earthquakes and tsunamis or monitor how climate change alters ocean currents. These telecoms cables could be used as a giant array of deep...
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Miami 6-Arch Signature Bridge Auger Cast Pile Solution
- May, 27, 2022
- Foundation Design / Construction Deep Foundations Pile Foundations News On Projects / Industry
- United States, Florida, Miami
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Keller installs auger cast piles for the first FDOT project in over half a century, supporting a new bridge in Miami. The project As part of road enhancements along the I-395 string from the Midtow...
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GEO5 new 2022 release update!
- May, 27, 2022
- Finite Element / Finite Difference Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Retaining Walls News On Software Slope Stability
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The new GEO5 2022 update brings many improvements within the programs and introduces a new Slope Stability - Water Flow module! Groundwater Seepage in Slope Stability The new module Slope Stability...
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Peru earthquake: 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes in Peru
- May, 26, 2022
- Earthquake Reconnaissance Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Engineering Seismology
- Authored by: Gerasimos Livieratos
The quake struck at around 7.02am local time in the Tirapata region and was located 8.1 miles (13km) east-southeast of Azangaro. The epicenter was considered as deep, at around 135.3 miles (217.8km...
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Floods and landslides in Indonesia: at least 4 fatalities, thousands affected
- May, 21, 2022
- Landslides Slope Stability Slope Stabilization Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters Other Geotechnical News On Natural Disasters / Failures Other News
- Indonesia
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A landslide triggered by heavy rain destroyed homes in Cipelang Village, Cijeruk District, Bogor Regency in West Java Province on 21 May 2022. Indonesia’s disaster management agency said 4 people die...
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Dam Project in China to Be World’s Largest Robotic 3D Print
China is poised to build a hydropower dam in two years using artificial intelligence, construction robots, and zero human labor, the South China Morning Post first reported on Sunday, citing a paper...
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Comparison of Residential Foundation Repair / Remediation options
- May, 20, 2022
- Foundation Design / Construction Pile Foundations News On Products & Services
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
CHANCE Foundation Solutions Engineer Shawn Downey compiled a comparison of foundation repair options to help homeowners weigh the pros and cons of various solutions. Your home is a significant invest...
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Osito Canyon Landslide Stabilization Project
- May, 19, 2022
- Slope Stability Foundation Design / Construction News On Projects / Industry
- United States, California
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Slide events are common in Osito Canyon in the Angeles National Forest. During heavy rains in 2005 , an approximately 900 ft long landslide occurred along the historic Old Ridge Route overlooking the...
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