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Study reveals evidence of massive floods in a Martian crater
- Nov, 05, 2020
- Structural Geology Other Geotechnical News On Research / Academia
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
According to a new study, a crater on Mars has experienced extensive floods around 4 billion years ago. Whether Mars was ever occupied with water and potentially with some primitive types of life is...
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NASA maps landslides in central America caused by hurricane Eta
- Nov, 10, 2020
- Landslides Satellite-Based News On Research / Academia
- Central America
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
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
- Nov, 12, 2020
- Landslides Other Geotechnical News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Philippines, Manila
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
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
- Nov, 05, 2020
- Other Geotechnical News On Natural Disasters / Failures Earthquake Reconnaissance
- Indonesia
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
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
- Nov, 05, 2020
- Landslides News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Central America
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
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
- Nov, 09, 2020
- Tunneling News On Events News On Projects / Industry News On Software Foundation Design / Construction Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Deep Excavations
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
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
- Nov, 06, 2020
- Foundation Design / Construction News On Projects / Industry Ground Improvement Grouting
- United States, New York, New York
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
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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