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The Hoover dam reaches all-time low water level
- Jun, 08, 2021
- Dam Engineering Arch Dams News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Projects / Industry
- United States, Nevada
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Hoover Dam, one of the most iconic dams ever constructed, has reached its lowest water level in history. Hoover Dam is an arch-gravity dam made of concrete and is located at the Black Canyon, Colorad...
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History of the Hoover Dam
Introduction Hoover Dam is the tallest arch dam constructed in the United States and forms one of the largest artificial reservoirs worldwide. The facility was initially named Boulder Dam but the...
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Hayward Baker expands its regional presence with new office facility in Phoenix
- Feb, 05, 2019
- Other News Foundation Design / Construction Other Geotechnical
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Hayward Baker, North America's leader in geotechnical construction, announces the opening of a new office location in Phoenix, Arizona. The new Phoenix office will help further Hayward Baker’s organi...
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Massive Slab is in Jeopardy of Falling
- Sep, 07, 2015
- News On Natural Disasters / Failures Rock Mechanics Erosion
- Glen Canyon Dam Arizona USA
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A 500,000-pound slab is up to crash down from a canyon wall to the base of Glen Canyon dam. In this type of rock, erosion is very common. A 500,000-pound slab is up to crash down from a canyon...
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