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Pioneering grout monitoring using thermal imaging
- Jan, 14, 2019
- News On Projects / Industry Geothermal Visualization Foundation Design / Construction
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
For the first time, thermal imaging was used to monitor grout penetration in two shafts segmentally constructed by precast concrete rings. The shafts, located on the Thames River, were constructed...
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Hayward Baker ranks #1 on ENR list
Engineering News-Record (ENR) has again ranked Hayward Baker as #1 on their 2018 Top 20 Firms in Excavation and Foundation list. This marks the 17th straight year that Hayward Baker has earned the to...
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World's longest bridge ready to operate
- Nov, 01, 2018
- News On Projects / Industry Foundation Design / Construction
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
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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Hayward Baker works on award-winning public works project
- Oct, 08, 2018
- News On Projects / Industry Foundation Design / Construction Ground Improvement
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Hayward Baker works on award-winning public works project in Macomb County, Michigan. 15 Mile Sewer Repair project was recognized with multiple awards following successful year-long recovery in t...
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Bridge constructed without geotechnical investigation directly collapses
- Sep, 14, 2018
- News On Natural Disasters / Failures Foundation Design / Construction
- Rural Municipality of Clayton, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The Dyck Memorial Bridge, constructed in the Rural Municipality of Clayton approximately 300km east of Saskatoon, collapsed just six hours after its opening. According to officials, the bridge was...
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Hayward Baker and Moretrench NY-Metro Offices Merge
- Sep, 13, 2018
- News On Projects / Industry Pile Foundations Foundation Design / Construction Other Geotechnical
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
As part of Hayward Baker’s acquisition of Moretrench, HB West Caldwell, New Jersey office is merging with Moretrench in Rockaway, New Jersey effective September 17, 2018. This merges the strengths...
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Hayward Baker designs & installs an Earthquake Drain successfully!
- Aug, 27, 2018
- News On Projects / Industry Foundation Design / Construction Liquefaction Engineering Ground Improvement
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Hayward Baker provided a turn-key liquefaction mitigation ground improvement solution, allowing East Marginal Way to begin above grade construction immediately after completion of our work. The Ci...
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Laos dam collapse: Floods into Cambodia
- Jul, 23, 2018
- News On Natural Disasters / Failures Dam Engineering Foundation Design / Construction Dam Engineering Foundation Design / Construction
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A part of a hydroelectric dam system under construction in southeast Laos's Champasak Province, collapsed on 23 July 2018, leading to widespread destruction and homelessness among the local population...
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Hayward Baker can assist you in evaluating the TRD technique for your project
- Jul, 19, 2018
- News On Products & Services Ground Improvement Foundation Design / Construction
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Want to see how Hayward Baker put together a TRD rig in under 60 seconds? While TRD machines look like giant chainsaws, they are meticulously built for deep soil mixing. Between our Baltimore, Ta...
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Reconstructing the 1929 Grand Banks underwater avalanche
- Jul, 17, 2018
- News On Research / Academia Earthquake Reconnaissance Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters Foundation Design / Construction
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
In a research from the University of Liverpool the 1929 Grand Banks underwater avalanche was reconstructed to better understand these common geohazards. The avalanche was triggered by the Mw 7.2 Gr...
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