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The Port of Miami tunnel is on time and expected to open by the end of May
- May, 20, 2014
- News On Projects / Industry Tunneling Foundation Design / Construction
- Port of Miami
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
After four years of work, with 400 workers on site working 24/7, the Port of Miami Tunnel is about to open to public by the end of this month. With a budget of $915 million the tunnel will connec...
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Keynetix launches free KeyLAB training videos
KeyLAB is the leading laboratory management system built for geotechnical and contruction laboratories. If you need to get up to speed with KeyLAB, Keynetix had launched a "Getting Started Video Se...
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Video: Building under construction in South Korea tilts 5 times more than the tower of Pisa
- May, 19, 2014
- Other News Foundation Design / Construction
- Asan, South Korea
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A seven-storey building under construction in the city of Asan, in South Korea tilted unexpectedly by an angle of 20 degrees, which is five times more than the inclination of the leaning tower of Pisa...
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GSI Fellowships for Students
- May, 16, 2014
- News On Awards Geosynthetics Other Geotechnical
- 475 Kedron Avenue Folsom, PA
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A worldwide call for requests for proposals (RFPs) has just been announed by the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI). The call focuses on innovation and research in the area of geosynthetics and multiple awa...
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Zambia call for help in the restoration of the Kariba Dam
- May, 14, 2014
- News On Projects / Industry Dam Engineering Erosion
- Kariba Dam, Siavonga, Southern, Zambia
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The 54-year-old Kariba dam on the Zambezi river presents significant structural problems and requires immediate rehabilitation measures as it threatens Zambia and three other countries. More than...
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London Mayor supports new road tunnel to decongest traffic
- May, 14, 2014
- News On Projects / Industry Tunneling Underground Structures Foundation Design / Construction
- London, UK
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The option of a new 22-mile inner London orbital road tunnel is under investigation, after the initiative of London Mayor, Boris Johnson. The construction of such a tunnel would significantly deconges...
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Massive landslide in Japan, recorded on video!
A landslide which occurred in Nara Prefecture in Japan, in August 2004 is recorded on video, attached below! Watch it as the trees and part of the road are carried away in front of the camera! Photos...
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Major earthquake hits Mexico, most likely an aftershock of April 18th event
- May, 09, 2014
- Other News Earthquake Reconnaissance
- Tecpan de Galeana, Acapulco
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Mexico in the area of Tecpan de Galeana in Guerrero state, yesterday, May 8th, about 60 miles northwest of Acapulco. The USGS reported that the temblor occurred at a dep...
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A 6.0 magnitude earthquake hits northern Thailand, causing significant damage
- May, 07, 2014
- Other News Earthquake Reconnaissance
- Chiang Rai, Thailand
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A strong and relatively shallow earthquake hit northern Thailand Monday evening. No casualties from the main shock were reported but significant damages were recorded in houses, the road network, temp...
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Massive landslide buries village in Badakshan province in Afganistan
A massive landslide was triggered as a result of heavy rain in the area of Badakshan in northeastern Afghanistan, last Friday. At least 350 people were killed and it is estimated that 2,000 are still...
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