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Bentley Systems Acquires LEGION, Leading Pedestrian Simulation Software

Bentley Systems, Incorporated announced the acquisition of leading pedestrian simulation software provider LEGION, based in London and supporting more than half of the world’s 40 largest transit agenc...

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Astonishing near miss of bus as massive landslide strikes in Philippines

An insightful driver reversed a bus that carried several passengers just before a massive landslide struck in Philippines. The ground failure occurred on November 4, 2018. One of the passengers man...

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GRL Completes Two Bi-Directional Static Load Tests in 24 Hours

GRL Engineers, Inc. recently completed two bi-directional static load tests (BDSLT) within a 24 hour period. The two bi-directional tests were located 6,650 miles apart with one test in the US on...

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Race to free people trapped by landslide in Philippines

Rescue crews rushed to save 30 people that were trapped under debris after a landslide occurred in Philippines. Typhoon Yuru struck the northern mountainous region of Philippines causing heavy rain...

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Lake dam in Texas on the edge of collapsing

Prestonwood Lake Dam, located in the city of Arlington, Texas, appears to be close to failure. According to reports, the dam suffered erosion due to recent rainfalls and its spillway is about to co...

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DFI names John Wolosick 2018-2019 Traveling Lecturer

Hayward Baker, is pleased to announce John R. Wolosick, P.E., D.GE, F.ASCE has been named Deep Foundations Institute’s (DFI) 2018-19 Traveling Lecturer.   DFI is an international association of c...

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19 people dead after rock-burst in East China's mining facility

19 workers that were trapped due to a mining accident in 20 October 2018 in East China, are confirmed dead. 22 Miners were working inside a water drainage tunnel when coal fell at both ends due to...

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Donate to Help Young Promising Female Geotech from Lesotho Graduate!

We have a very special message today from a young, promising geotechnical engineer who is unable to receive her diploma due to university fees.   Malitlhare Mapola is from Lesotho and wi...

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Hayward Baker announces recent staff changes

Hayward Baker announces changes in company's staff.   John Bickford, P.E. joined the company as Senior Project Manager. He will pursue earth retention and foundation system projects in the Pacifi...

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World's longest bridge ready to operate

The longest sea bridge in the world, located in China, is ready to open. The $20 billion bridge will connect the cities of Hong Kong and Macau to the Chinese mainland. In particular, the 55km bridg...

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