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"Geo-Trends Review" sixth issue is published!
GeoWorld, the biggest online platform for geotechnical engineers, is excited to announce the publication of the sixth issue of "Geo-Trends Review" magazine. The sixth issue was just distributed a...
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Large sinkhole opens in Pennsylvania: 6 cars buried
- Aug, 09, 2018
- News On Natural Disasters / Failures Other Geotechnical Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters Other Geotechnical
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
6 cars were buried under the ground after a massive sinkhole opened up in the parking lot of the Tanger Outlets in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. A sinkhole is a depression or hole in the ground caused b...
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Earthquake magnitude can be mitigated due to ground water pressure
- Aug, 15, 2018
- News On Research / Academia Earthquake Reconnaissance Seismic Oil & Gas
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
According to scientists from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne EPFL and the Ecole Normale Supérieure in Paris, pressurized ground water can reduce the intensity of seismic events. Undergroun...
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Bentley Presents Synchro Software Solution for FC Barcelona Stadium Project at Microsoft Inspire Conference
- Aug, 14, 2018
- News On Software Data Management Numerical & Constitutive Modeling
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
4D construction modeling technology leverages Microsoft Azure and HoloLens to provide immersive construction management solution for Espai Barça sports complex. Bentley Systems, Incorporated,...
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Bi-Directional Load Testing by GRL
- Aug, 13, 2018
- News On Products & Services Site Characterization & In-Situ Testing (General)
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The GRL-Cell is a high capacity device installed within a deep foundation to statically load test the foundation. As the GRL-Cell is pressurized, it loads the foundation element in two directions....
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Floods and landslides in Kerala, India: 22 fatalities
Unprecedented rainfalls have caused water-level rise and landslides across Kerala (India) in the last few days. According to the latest update, 22 people have died while 3 remain missing. Many...
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Massive mudslide eruption in Swiss village
- Aug, 07, 2018
- News On Natural Disasters / Failures Landslides
- Grugnay (Chamoson), Chamoson, Switzerland
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A huge mudslide triggered by an overflowing flood caused by heavy storms struck the village of Grugnay in Switzerland on Tuesday night, 7 of August. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as the sl...
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Real time warning system for landslides
A state-of-the-art system that is capable of warning people before landslides occur will be installed in the Himalayan region. The ranked India's 8th best university-Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham-is i...
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Hayward Baker’s iconic calendar comes to life with augmented reality app
Hayward Baker, Inc., releases Geotech Solutions. Geotech Solutions is the first augmented reality (AR) app to be developed by a geotechnical construction firm. Geotech Solutions is an innovative w...
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Indonesia 6,9 Mw earthquake: At least 98 dead, thousands homeless
- Aug, 05, 2018
- News On Natural Disasters / Failures Earthquake Reconnaissance
- Lombok, Indonesia
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The islands of Bali and Lombok were struck by a hazardous 6.9 Mw earthquake on August 5. At least 98 people were reported dead while thousands of shocked residents and tourists have no place to stay....
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