Geocells, also known as cellular confinement systems, have emerged as a game-changer in modern geotechnical engineering. These lightweight, three-dimensional polymer structures enhance soil stability...
Read MoreIn January 2025, two major cities on opposite sides of the globe faced eerily similar crises: the sudden appearance of massive sinkholes disrupting urban life and sparking debates about infrastructur...
Read MoreThe sudden appearance of a sinkhole on the A6015 Hayfield Road in Low Leighton, Derbyshire, has led to the discovery of a significant piece of the area’s mining heritage. What initially seemed like a...
Read MoreLandslides come with significant potential for loss of life and damage to integral infrastructure. That’s why geotechnical engineers dedicate significant time and effort into preventing them – but...
Read MoreIn recent years, there has been a notable increase in dam construction, driven by the growing demand for water and/or power generation. However, concerns have emerged regarding landslide occurrences...
Read MoreThings for Bologna’s leaning Garisenda Tower appear to have taken a turn for the worse, according to a 27-page report released by the scientific committee that has been monitoring it since 2019. Fur...
Read MoreBologna’s leaning 48-meter tall Garisenda Tower was closed during the weekend, after worrying movement was monitored by scientists of the University of Bologna. The Garisenda tower is part of the ci...
Read MoreA landslide occurred southwest of Antioquia, Colombia on Sunday March 12. An active strand-tieback wall was under construction on the slope at the time of failure and, as can be seen from the video...
Read MoreThe Geopier SRT® system is the most efficient and cost-effective solution to stabilize slides up to 12 feet deep. Heavy rainfall on un-vegetated slopes can create the need for emergency slope repa...
Read MoreThe Geopier SRT® system allowed a quick response and cost effective repair that required no earthwork. After a heavy rainstorm that dropped over 8-inches of rain within a few hours,...
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