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Shoring project at Base Mine Lake
- Jun, 15, 2022
- Foundation Design / Construction News On Projects / Industry
- Canada
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
As a previous mine pit and tailings pond, the Base Mine Lake has residual bitumen forming two mats on the lake floor. Keller designed and installed a shoring solution to create a new dock area for dr...
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Helical Piles Case Study on Weathered Rock Construction
- Jun, 15, 2022
- Foundation Design / Construction Deep Foundations Pile Foundations News On Projects / Industry
- United States, Virginia , Richmond
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
This interesting case study features the use of helical piles for a deep foundation on a new construction with rock at 21 feet below the ground. The Southside Community Development & Housing Corp...
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3D Finite Element Analysis of a Deep Excavation & Ground Response Evaluation
- Jun, 13, 2022
- Deep Excavations Finite Element / Finite Difference News On Software
- Authored by: Rocscience Inc
Significant ground movements due to deep surface excavations can seriously impact neighbouring infrastructure and utilities. When it comes to assessing the after-effects of excavations on adjacent in...
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OpenGround case to improve analysis, be more competitive, and increase value
- May, 31, 2022
- Data Management News On Projects / Industry News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Geotechnical consultant CMW Geosciences’ complete transition to OpenGround by January 2020 was incredible timing given the pandemic that ensued. In 2022, they now hold 68,000 boreholes, constituting...
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Alameda Marina Ground Improvement Project Wins the 2022 CalGeo Outstanding Project award
- May, 31, 2022
- Ground Improvement News On Projects / Industry
- United States, California , Alameda
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Keller’s ground improvement work wins the 2022 CalGeo Outstanding Project award. In 1916, marshlands along the Oakland Estuary in San Francisco were filled in to create the Alameda Marina. During W...
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At least 44 fatalities after heavy rain and landslides in Brazil
- May, 29, 2022
- Landslides Slope Stabilization Slope Stability News On Natural Disasters / Failures Other News
- Brazil
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Heavy rains in Brazil's northeastern Pernambuco state have left at least 44 dead as of Sunday, according to authorities. The catastrophic weather has forced dozens to flee their homes in Pernambuco s...
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"Geo-Trends Review" nineteenth issue is published!
GeoWorld, the biggest online platform for geotechnical engineers, is excited to announce the publication of the nineteenth issue of "Geo-Trends Review" magazine. The nineteenth issue was just distr...
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How early adoption of geotechnical data cloud management created a competitve advantage for CDM
- May, 27, 2022
- Data Management News On Projects / Industry News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Since engineering and construction company CDM Smith’s adopted OpenGround, they can leverage a one stop shop for all their geotechnical data. This enhances quality and security while positioning the...
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Submarine Internet cables can monitor seismic activity and predict earthquakes
- May, 27, 2022
- Oil & Gas Offshore Geotechnics Engineering Seismology
- Authored by: Gerasimos Livieratos
A wide network of submarine cables could be used to detect earthquakes and tsunamis or monitor how climate change alters ocean currents. These telecoms cables could be used as a giant array of deep...
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Miami 6-Arch Signature Bridge Auger Cast Pile Solution
- May, 27, 2022
- Foundation Design / Construction Deep Foundations Pile Foundations News On Projects / Industry
- United States, Florida, Miami
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Keller installs auger cast piles for the first FDOT project in over half a century, supporting a new bridge in Miami. The project As part of road enhancements along the I-395 string from the Midtow...
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