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NASA maps landslides in central America caused by hurricane Eta

NASA is currently mapping the landslides that were triggered during the passage of Hurricane Eta through Central America. Hurricane Eta struck in early November 2020 and was one of the most powerful...

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How to Get an Accurate Helical Bid

Deep foundation pricing is multifaceted and a one price fits all approach can lead to unexpected costs. Chance Foundations recently wrote a blog post mentioning top 4 factors that can affect pile pri...

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Typhoon Vamco devastates Philippines and advances to Vietnam

Numerous people have been reported dead and many more missing in the Philippines due to the impact of typhoon Vamco. Vamco is a typhoon that initiated as a tropical depression in the Pacific Ocean, e...

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Keller Ranks #1 on Excavation and Foundation firms for 2020 ENR

This is Keller’s second year holding #1 position, while prior to 2019, this position was held by Keller company Hayward Baker for years. Keller’s geotechnical and foundation companies combined into a...

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Indonesian volcano potential eruption: People evacuated from nearby regions

Numerous people have been evacuated from regions near Mount Merapi in Indonesia after fears of a potential volcanic eruption. Indonesia lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region highly prone to eart...

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Why you Should Use at Least 2 Methods to Determine Helical Pile Capacity

CHANCE® Foundation Solutions recently wrote a blog post arguing why you should use at least 2 methods to determine helical pile capacity. The capacity of a helical pile must equal or exceed the fa...

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Storm Eta impacts Central America: numerous casualties

Tropical storm Eta has caused severe issues including floods and landslides in Central America resulting in numerous casualties. Tropical Depression Eta initiated as a tropical wave in the Caribbean...

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Designing a Nine-story Residential Building above Subway Tunnels in West Bucharest: Finalist of Bentley Geotechnical Engineering YII 2020 awards

In western Bucharest, Romania, a residential building is being constructed over existing subway tunnels. The structure, which will cost an estimated EUR 2.5 million, includes nine floors and a baseme...

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Rehabilitiating the Brooklyn Bridge Manhattan Approach Arches using Jet Grouting: Project by Keller

Keller team is working on the iconic Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, using jet grouting to rehabilitate the Manhattan approach arches. Mobilization began in May 2020 and production is expected to f...

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South Australia meets its total power demand via solar energy

South Australia has made an iconic achievement by meeting its total power demand from solar energy. South Australia is an entire state situated in Australia that covers an area of more than 980,000 k...

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