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Submit your geotechnical project for the Year in Infrastructure (YII) 2020 Awards

The Year in Infrastructure 2020 Conference, to be held from October 12-15 in Vancouver Conversion Centre will conclude with the Year in Infrastructure 2020 Awards gala and ceremony, where the winners...

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Authorities discover the longest smuggling tunnel in the United States-Mexico border

After years of investigation, the longest tunnel used for smuggling was discovered in the United States and Mexico border. According to US officials, the tunnel's length is 1,313 meters. The undergro...

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Functional requirements of foundation structures

Even if a foundation structure meets all the strength requirements, it should also satisfy another condition which is called serviceability. Serviceability refers to the conditions under which a bu...

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Are underground roads the solution for better urban environments?

Traffic congestion has become a critical issue in urban environments as it decreases the quality of life and increases the pollution levels. Would underground roadways resolve this problem? Current...

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World's most intricate subway networks

Urbanization in large cities is constantly increasing the demand for advanced and complex metro networks. Researchers examine the possibility that common users may not be able to adapt to such comp...

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Robots to fix underground pipes

An innovative project suggests that robots can be employed to repair damage in underground pipes. Detecting flaws in underground pipes is a challenging task that current technology has not managed...

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The mysterious underground network of Aztec pyramids

The secrets of the underground network that lies beneath the ''Avenue of the dead'' in the ancient city of Teotihuacan are gradually revealed. The city of Teotihuacan is located about 30 miles...

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Design for Bogotá’s first metro line begins

With the population in the Colombian capital expected to reach 8.3 million by 2020, it was considered a necessity for the Colombian government to invest in new infrastructure. The design contract f...

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Featured Book: Underground Sensing: Monitoring and Hazard Detection for Environment and Infrastructure

Geoengineer.org is pleased to announce the addition of "Monitoring and Hazard Detection for Environment and Infrastructure" in our Featured Books Library! Monitoring and Hazard Detection for Enviro...

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Paris Metro Expansion Estimated to Cost $31.6 Billion

Plans have been unveiled to expand the Paris metro system to connect the city with the greater Ile de France area. The expansion will include 200 kilometers of new railway. The project is being cal...

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