An 18-kilometer underwater tunnel will soon connect Germany and Denmark. It should be mentioned that when it is finished, in 2029, the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel will be the longest combined rail and road tu...
Read MoreThe 20km long Blix tunnel is the longest railway tunnel in Scandinavia and the first Norwegian railway tunnel with two separate tunnel tubes. It has been completed by joint venture Acciona Ghella (AG...
Read MoreThe population of the world has grown rapidly, and advanced infrastructure like metro tunnels has become a necessity to fulfill increasing transportation needs. Tunnel construction goes through many...
Read MoreIn the latest GeoStudio version, you’ll notice improvements to speed up your geotechnical 3D workflow. Key features and functionality are implemented to improve your 3D modelling experience and to en...
Read MoreThe permanent closure of mining stopes directly related to a giant sinkhole, that appeared in the northern part of the country in July, was announced by Chile's mining minister on Friday (07 October...
Read MoreGeotechnical challenges are everywhere, starting from the soil interaction with the foundation of our homes, roads, embankments, dams, retaining walls, and tunnels. Engineers have studied these cases...
Read MoreIn downtown Baltimore, increased flooding and impacted train operations led to a complete replacement of a storm drainage system, steps away from the Oriole’s Park at Camden Yards and the Baltimore C...
Read MoreVertical excavations are common in urban environments due to the lack of available space for gentle slopes. These excavations are supported by retaining structures, such as diaphragm walls tied back...
Read MoreThis case study presents the most relevant aspects of the geomechanical analysis of a cavern complex belonging to a hydroelectric repumping plant. 1. Powerhouse (PH, cavern housing turbines where wat...
Read MoreRetaining systems are an essential part of any substructure construction. Just as vital is the confidence that they will be safe – and stay safe – at every point in their life. PLAXIS offers the rare...
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