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ASFE Survey report on financial state of Geoprofessional Firms points to less optimism about the future compared to 6 months ago. Still almost 50% expect increased revenues
The GBA Business Practices Committee conducted a survey about the financial state of Geoprofessional Firms that comprise ASFE/The Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA). The survey refers to the s...
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Bypass tunnel confronts the leaks of the Delaware Aqueduct (video)
- Oct, 24, 2013
- News On Projects / Industry Tunneling
- Newburgh, NY, United States
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Over the past years the New York City Department of Environmental Protection has detected leaks in a section of the Delaware Aqueduct. According to investigations, the cracking observed in the limesto...
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Philippines landslides induced by earthquake
- Oct, 15, 2013
- Other News Landslides Liquefaction Engineering Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Earthquake Reconnaissance
- Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Landslides, sinkholes, floods, liquefaction and earthquake deformation were some of the disastrous results of the M 7.1 earthquake that struck the island of Bohol on 15 October 2013. According to t...
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Geothermal energy using the 'fracking' process
Alta Rock Company, based in Seattle, shows how hydraulic fracturing can be used not only as a way to extract natural gas but, also, as a way to make use of geothermal resources. This method uses hi...
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Two steel towers as temporary support for Leo Frigo Bridge
- Oct, 22, 2013
- Other News Foundation Design / Construction
- Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Wisconsin DOT announced the construction of temporary piers to support the section of the Leo Frigo Bridge which collapsed due to roadway’s failure. Two steel towers will be placed on both sides of...
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Videos on the latest Seed and Terzaghi Lectures from the Geo-Institute of ASCE
- Oct, 22, 2013
- News On Events Other Geotechnical Geoenvironmental Engineering
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Many lectures are available on the Geo-Institute’s YouTube channel including the latest Seed and Terzaghi Lectures from the Geo-Congresses of the past two years. The first video shows the Terzaghi...
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Sahara Sand Dunes about to destroy Tatooine, birthplace of Star Wars Hero Anakin Skywalker
Tunisia’s Sahara desert, known as Tatooine in the ‘Star Wars’ saga, has been a desirable destination for the film series’ fans. For almost a decade the set, which is located northwest of Tozeur city a...
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First permanent piles for New Tappan Zee Bridge
- Oct, 16, 2013
- Other News Pile Foundations Foundation Design / Construction
- Tappan Zee Bridge, NY, United States
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
After months of pre-construction works, the 'formal construction' of the new Tappan Zee Bridge in the Hudson River, started last Wednesday. The beginning of the construction, with the first driven per...
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Amazing video shows a bluff slope failure
- Oct, 13, 2013
- Other News Slope Stability Erosion
- Port Townsend, Washington, United States
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The cliff is located near a narrow beach, along the Strait of Juan de Fuca, so large waves from the sea reach the slope often and weaken the bluff. The top of the cliff consists of glacial drift-se...
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The First Interactive GeoSoftware Database is now live!
Geoengineer.org is pleased to announce that after months of development, Geoengineer.org has launched The First Interactive GeoSoftware Database! You can find it online at http://www.geoengineer....
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