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Lake dam in Texas on the edge of collapsing

Prestonwood Lake Dam, located in the city of Arlington, Texas, appears to be close to failure. According to reports, the dam suffered erosion due to recent rainfalls and its spillway is about to co...

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DFI names John Wolosick 2018-2019 Traveling Lecturer

Hayward Baker, is pleased to announce John R. Wolosick, P.E., D.GE, F.ASCE has been named Deep Foundations Institute’s (DFI) 2018-19 Traveling Lecturer.   DFI is an international association of c...

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19 people dead after rock-burst in East China's mining facility

19 workers that were trapped due to a mining accident in 20 October 2018 in East China, are confirmed dead. 22 Miners were working inside a water drainage tunnel when coal fell at both ends due to...

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Donate to Help Young Promising Female Geotech from Lesotho Graduate!

We have a very special message today from a young, promising geotechnical engineer who is unable to receive her diploma due to university fees.   Malitlhare Mapola is from Lesotho and wi...

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Hayward Baker announces recent staff changes

Hayward Baker announces changes in company's staff.   John Bickford, P.E. joined the company as Senior Project Manager. He will pursue earth retention and foundation system projects in the Pacifi...

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World's longest bridge ready to operate

The longest sea bridge in the world, located in China, is ready to open. The $20 billion bridge will connect the cities of Hong Kong and Macau to the Chinese mainland. In particular, the 55km bridg...

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Tremendous earthquake strucks the Greek Island of Zakynthos

A massive earthquake occurred 44 kilometers south-west of the Greek island of Zakynthos causing structural damage and electricity power loss. Fortunately no fatalities were reported.  The 6,8...

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India's first railway station inside a tunnel

India is about to acquire its first railway station inside a 27-km-long tunnel. The Keylong station will be constructed at a height of 3,000m. on the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh line which is near the Sino...

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Aura suspends mine operations in Honduras

The company Aura, a mid-tier gold and copper production firm operating in America, has suspended operations of San Andres mine in Honduras. San Andres mine was illegally occupied by individual...

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Have you heard Karl Terzaghi’s voice? Listen to Karl Terzaghi’s Last Lecture Recording in Harvard!

Have you ever wondered how would it be like attending a lecture by Prof. Karl Terzaghi? You can now listen to a 25 minutes recording of Prof. Terzaghi last lecture in Harvard! The Engineering Geology...

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