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"Geo-Trends Review" twenty-ninth issue is published!
GeoWorld, the biggest online platform for geotechnical engineers, is excited to announce the publication of the twenty-sixth issue of "Geo-Trends Review" magazine. The twenty-sixth issue was just dis...
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Breaking New Ground: A Toolkit to Advance Geothermal Energy in Europe
- Nov, 18, 2024
- Geothermal Geoenvironmental Engineering Energy Geotechnics News On Research / Academia News On Projects / Industry
- Europe
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Geothermal energy has the potential to revolutionize Europe’s renewable energy landscape, offering a reliable and climate-friendly heat source. However, technical challenges, economic risks, and publ...
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Springpole Project Strengthens Safety with In-Depth Geotechnical Focus
- Nov, 15, 2024
- Mining Other Geotechnical News On Projects / Industry
- Canada
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
First Mining Gold is making significant strides with its Springpole gold project in northwestern Ontario, one of Canada’s largest upcoming gold mining ventures. To ensure safe and sustainable operati...
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Engineering Through Rock and Faults: Geotechnical Challenges of the Daliangshan Highway Tunnel
- Oct, 19, 2024
- Tunneling Structural Geology Engineering Geology News On Projects / Industry
- China, Foshan
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
In an ambitious endeavor, engineers in Sichuan Province, China, are breaking new ground—literally and figuratively—in highway tunnel construction. The Daliangshan No 1 Highway Tunnel project, a 15km-...
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London’s Landmark Heat Network: Transforming Waste Heat into Sustainable Power
- Nov, 06, 2024
- Geo-Energy Other Energy Geoenvironmental Engineering Other Geotechnical News On Projects / Industry News On Products & Services
- United Kingdom, London
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
In an ambitious step toward sustainability, London is set to establish the UK's largest heat network, utilizing waste heat sources from the River Thames, the London Underground, and local sewer syste...
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Paul Schmall to receive prestigious Moles Award
- Nov, 13, 2024
- Dam Engineering Tunneling Deep Foundations Foundation Design / Construction News On Awards
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Keller announces Paul Schmall, to receive the 2025 Moles Award for Outstanding Achievement in Heavy Construction. Paul is Vice President in Keller’s Specialty Services business unit, focusing largely...
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Thames Towpath Collapse: A Wake-Up Call for Resilient Riverbank Design
- Oct, 20, 2024
- Erosion Slope Stability Other Geotechnical News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The recent collapse of a section of the Thames towpath near Kew Gardens has highlighted the challenges facing urban infrastructure along riverbanks. Following heavy rain and rising river levels in mi...
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Optimizing Soil Improvement with PLAXIS: Techniques and Benefits
- Nov, 12, 2024
- Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Constitutive Modeling / Soil Behavior News On Software News On Projects / Industry
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Soil improvement refers to the process of modifying the physical properties of soil to improve its load-bearing capacity, reduce settlement, and mitigate the risk of liquefaction. These improvements...
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Geo-Mapping the Future: AI-Powered Solutions for Urban Liquefaction Risks
- Oct, 08, 2024
- Liquefaction Engineering Engineering Seismology News On Research / Academia
- Japan
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
As cities expand, so does the need for robust disaster management, especially in earthquake-prone areas. Liquefaction—a process where saturated soils lose their strength and behave like a liquid unde...
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Florida’s Growing Sinkhole Crisis After Hurricane Milton: A Call for Geotechnical Solutions
- Oct, 11, 2024
- Settlements Forensics News On Natural Disasters / Failures Geology Highlights
- United States, Florida
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
In the wake of Hurricane Milton, Florida’s west-central region is grappling with a surge in sinkholes, particularly in Hillsborough and Polk counties. Following the heavy rainfall and intense floodin...
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