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Two steel towers as temporary support for Leo Frigo Bridge
- Oct, 22, 2013
- Other News Foundation Design / Construction
- Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Wisconsin DOT announced the construction of temporary piers to support the section of the Leo Frigo Bridge which collapsed due to roadway’s failure. Two steel towers will be placed on both sides of...
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Videos on the latest Seed and Terzaghi Lectures from the Geo-Institute of ASCE
- Oct, 22, 2013
- News On Events Other Geotechnical Geoenvironmental Engineering
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Many lectures are available on the Geo-Institute’s YouTube channel including the latest Seed and Terzaghi Lectures from the Geo-Congresses of the past two years. The first video shows the Terzaghi...
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Sahara Sand Dunes about to destroy Tatooine, birthplace of Star Wars Hero Anakin Skywalker
Tunisia’s Sahara desert, known as Tatooine in the ‘Star Wars’ saga, has been a desirable destination for the film series’ fans. For almost a decade the set, which is located northwest of Tozeur city a...
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First permanent piles for New Tappan Zee Bridge
- Oct, 16, 2013
- Other News Pile Foundations Foundation Design / Construction
- Tappan Zee Bridge, NY, United States
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
After months of pre-construction works, the 'formal construction' of the new Tappan Zee Bridge in the Hudson River, started last Wednesday. The beginning of the construction, with the first driven per...
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Amazing video shows a bluff slope failure
- Oct, 13, 2013
- Other News Slope Stability Erosion
- Port Townsend, Washington, United States
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The cliff is located near a narrow beach, along the Strait of Juan de Fuca, so large waves from the sea reach the slope often and weaken the bluff. The top of the cliff consists of glacial drift-se...
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The First Interactive GeoSoftware Database is now live!
Geoengineer.org is pleased to announce that after months of development, Geoengineer.org has launched The First Interactive GeoSoftware Database! You can find it online at http://www.geoengineer....
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Confronting floods and drought in St. Louis
- Oct, 17, 2013
- Other News Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters
- St. Louis, United States
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Recent years' floods and drought in St. Louis were a common threat for the area. The main reason for these extreme conditions was the location of the city, near the confluence of three rivers, as well...
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Disastrous Cyclone lands in India
- Oct, 12, 2013
- Other News Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters
- Odisha, India
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A disastrous cyclone was the reason of the evacuation of nearly a million people in India. The tropical cyclone Phailin landed on Suturday in the Odisha state at 140mph (225km) wind speed. Accordin...
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First flood protection test for Venice (video)
- Oct, 15, 2013
- News On Projects / Industry Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters Geoenvironmental Engineering
- Venice, Italy
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Over the past years, flooding in Venice has been a common problem for the city, its buildings and the residents’ activities. MOSE (Experimental Electromechanical Module) project was selected as a solu...
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New tunnel upgrades Hetch Hetchy water system
The construction of a new tunnel replacing the old Hetch Hetchy water system was completed last Tuesday, in California. Fremont's end of the tunnel connected with Sunol's end, creating a 3.5 mile...
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