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The devastating impact of Gold Mining in South Africa
For 130 years South Africa has been exploiting its gold resources in Johannesburg. But at what cost? 278 abandoned mines and 200 mining dumps, that contain about 6 billion tons of waste, ...
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World's most intricate subway networks
Urbanization in large cities is constantly increasing the demand for advanced and complex metro networks. Researchers examine the possibility that common users may not be able to adapt to such compli...
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Plaxis online Training: 3D Pile Modelling
- Feb, 18, 2019
- News On Events Pile Foundations Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Pile Foundations Numerical & Constitutive Modeling
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The first 2019 PLAXIS online training has been scheduled for the 28th of February. This online training will demonstrate the practical use of Plaxis 3D for modelling piles. The training will particul...
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PLAXIS 2D 2019 has just been released!
The new PLAXIS 2D 2019 is now available and comes with a range of new features. With the new PLAXIS 2D 2019 release, a site response analysis tool, multiplier scaling and plotting tools for the Dynam...
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Mudslides and floods after ''Pineapple Express'' strikes California
- Feb, 15, 2019
- News On Natural Disasters / Failures Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Extreme torrential rain has caused severe flooding and has triggered hazardous mudslides in California. The storm is being channeled to California coast by a flow of atmospheric moisture known...
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Robots to fix underground pipes
An innovative project suggests that robots can be employed to repair damage in underground pipes. Detecting flaws in underground pipes is a challenging task that current technology has not managed...
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What caused the massive landslide in California's Big Sur
- Feb, 08, 2019
- News On Research / Academia Landslides Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Scientists have conducted detailed investigation about the causes of the Mud Creek major landslide in Big Sur, California, about 2 years ago. The landslide occurred on February 2017 covering t...
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Pile Dynamics, Inc. is continuing its USA tour of State of Practice Workshops in 2019
Pile Dynamics is continuing its USA tour of State of Practice: Quality Control & Quality Assurance of Deep Foundations. Below are the dates and locations available for immediate registration. 6....
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ISSMGE news and information circular-February 2019
The ISSMGE (International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering) has issued the news and information circular-February, 2019. This circular includes the following activities...
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Hayward Baker expands its regional presence with new office facility in Phoenix
- Feb, 05, 2019
- Other News Foundation Design / Construction Other Geotechnical
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Hayward Baker, North America's leader in geotechnical construction, announces the opening of a new office location in Phoenix, Arizona. The new Phoenix office will help further Hayward Baker’s organi...
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