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Groundwater flow delays the unblocking of Bertha

Attempts have already been made to identify this object of mystery that forced Bertha, the world's largest TBM in Seattle, to halt suddenly on December 6. High groundwater pressure though is preventin...

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Herrenknecht Direct Pipe method used in Canada

Herrenknecht Direct Pipe technology was used for the construction of the Beaver River pipeline in the province of Alberta, Canada. The length of the pipeline was 0.21miles (340m) with a diameter of 42...

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First soil samples from California’s high speed rail project

The first drillings for the extraction of soil samples taken from the first section, between Madera and Fresno, of the proposed California’s 520-mile, $68.4 billion rail project, begun last Tuesday in...

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Take G-I's information & technology needs survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RN7YSZV  and vote for your favorite geo-websites, for a chance to win an Amazon gift card! Source: G...

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December's issue of the Geoengineer newsletter is out!!!

We are pleased to announce the 107th issue of our newsletter. In this newsletter issue, you will find the extension of our "End-of-year" New Sponsorship Offer: We give all new sponsors who join by...

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Huge underwater landslide contributed to Japanese devastating tsunami

The 2011 earthquake off the Pacific coast of Tohoku was the most powerful earthquake in the history of Japan and it was, until now, considered the main reason for the tsunami waves that killed al...

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Wimbledon foundation pilings right on schedule

Foundation works for a new basement and a pedestrian tunnel at Wimbledon tennis courts in southwest London, are expected to be completed in December. The project that started in September 20...

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Hayward Baker 2014 Calendar now available

Since first introduced in 1996, Hayward Baker’s annual calendar has become immensely popular with engineering and construction industry professionals across North America. Each year, the illustrat...

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Jean Louis Briaud's new book has just been released!

Professor Jean Louis Briaud has completed a major textbook entitled “geotechnical engineering: unsaturated and saturated soils”. Most books designed for an introductory course in geotechnical engin...

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New study shows threat of landslide induced tsunamis overrated

A new study by the researchers at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) reveals a new aspect of the correlation of the Canary Island landslides with tsunami waves, unlike previous estimates. Deep...

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