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Cardiff coastal defence scheme tackles severe erosion and complex ground conditions

Construction of the Cardiff Coastal Defence scheme at Rover Way is advancing as part of a £35.2 million project designed to protect critical infrastructure, residential areas, and industrial assets f...

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Tiebacks vs. soil nails: Choosing the right earth retention solution

Understand the pros and cons between using helical tieback anchors and helical soil nails for an earth retention project. When it comes to earth retention and slope stabilization using helical anchor...

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Safeguarding North London’s water supply through ground engineering

The New River aqueduct, commissioned in 1613, remains a critical gravity-fed water transfer system supplying North London with raw water conveyed from the River Lea to downstream treatment facilities...

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Balancing Coastal Risk: Japan’s 395–430 km Tsunami Seawall with Nature-Based Measures and Localised Opposition

Following the 2011 Tōhoku event, authorities advanced a nationwide tsunami risk-reduction program centered on a continuous series of coastal barriers often referred to as the “Great Wall of Japan.” T...

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Retaining Wall Crumbles in Kangra After Malwa Express Crosses

On July 21, 2025, a railway bridge retaining wall along the Chakki River near Dhangu in Himachal Pradesh collapsed just moments after the Malwa Express passed over it. The incident occurred during a...

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The Slope That Looked Safe: Anatomy of a Retaining Wall Failure

In a quiet riverside development, a seemingly routine retaining wall project turned into a landslide. A 10-meter-high gentle slope, supporting a high-rise tower and light ancillary facilities, sudden...

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Introducing RSWall: The Comprehensive Retaining Wall Design Software

Engineers face a unique set of challenges when designing retaining walls. These structures must withstand soil pressures, varying groundwater conditions, seismic forces, and strict regulatory require...

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3 Types of Retaining Walls and Revetments

Gabions, Rockeries, and Articulated Block Walls are three options available to engineers for retaining walls or revetments. A variety of systems plus possible modifications results in a wide offering...

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New GEO5 2025

GEO5 2025 is here! Discover the latest enhancements in GEO5: • Fine Cloud License system • Free access to all supported languages • Hardening and Soft Soil Models in FEM • Plus many more exciting fe...

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Designing for Safety and Sustainability: How Eurocode 7 Second Generation Shapes Retaining Structures

The second generation of Eurocode 7 introduces a pivotal evolution in the geotechnical design of retaining structures, harmonizing design principles across various Eurocode parts. With a focus on saf...

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