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Streetlight Foundation Design: ASD vs. LRFD Explained

Streetlight foundations in North America have historically been designed using Allowable Stress Design (ASD) methods, primarily in accordance with the AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Sup...

Professor Lyesse Laloui Elected as ISSMGE President for 2026–2029 at Vienna Council Meeting

At the ISSMGE Council Meeting held on Sunday, 14 June 2026, in Vienna, on the occasion of the XXI International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ICSMGE 2026), Professor Lyes...

Deadly mining landslide in Central African Republic raises safety concerns

At least eight artisanal gold miners were killed after a landslide struck the Konyeme mining site in the western Central African Republic. Local authorities said the collapse occurred around 2:00 a.m....

Levee Digital Twin Platform Launches for California's Yuba River Corridor

Researchers at UC Berkeley, funded by Yuba Water, have unveiled the Levee Digital Twin Platform — a comprehensive, interactive monitoring system built for levee inspection and condition assessment alo...

CAPG Panel Session at ICSMGE 2026: Industry Leaders to Address Geotechnical Engineering's Future in Vienna

The Corporate Associates Presidential Group (CAPG) of the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) will host a dedicated panel session at the 21st International Co...

Major wastewater tunnel procurement begins in southern Sweden

Swedish regional water utility VA SYD has launched the procurement process for the tunnel and shaft works forming part of the MAXIMA wastewater treatment system. The project will create a new undergro...

Joining 44 other members of the Class of 2026, John Wolosick will be inducted during the NAC’s Annual Meeting in September.

Founded in 1999, the National Academy of Construction (NAC) recognizes industry leaders who have made outstanding, long-term contributions to the construction field and works to advance the industry t...

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