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New publication in Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology (IF 2.2) on the reliability and development of fragility curves of Pine Flat concrete dam under seismic effect. The paper could be accessed from the link below. https://rdcu.be/dvSt6

This is how Herrenknecht Separations and Herrenknecht AG deal with the topic of rebuilding machinery♻️

The New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM) is a construction technique for excavating tunnels that emphasises flexibility and adaptability. Developed in Austria in the 1960s, NATM involves sequential excavation and support, allowing engineers to adjust the tunnel design based on actual geological conditions encountered during construction. The method relies on the immediate application of primary support, typically shotcrete and rock bolts, followed by systematic monitoring and subsequent reinforcement as needed. This approach enables the optimisation of tunnel design in real-time, enhancing safety and minimising the need for extensive pre-planning, making it particularly suitable for varying and challenging geological formations.

Learn how the new Luna LBL Heavy Duty Precision Balance plays a crucial role in materials testing for construction. Read our blog and download the free infographic by clicking the link now: https://zurl.co/et52 #infographic #luna #construction #blog

Lavr Dmitrievich Proskouriakov, a distinguished Russian bridge engineer, once remarked: "𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔; 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒖𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈." This quote highlights his belief in the profound impact of bridges in uniting communities and facilitating progress. #Engineering #BridgeEngineering #CivilEngineering #Infrastructure #Community #Innovation #StructuralEngineering #Construction #EngineeringQuotes #BridgeDesign #Transportation #BuildingBridges #EngineeringExcellence #HistoricalEngineering #ConnectingPeople #Proskouriakov #niteshvtank #concretefunda

To guarantee structural stability in construction, the bulk earthwork process includes filling, compacting, and stabilizing the earth for a robust foundation. This is vital for success as it prevents settling, boosts load-bearing capacity, and reduces the risk of long-term structural damage…a priority in projects handled by Noble Sovrano.

Breaking Ground’s latest episode, brought to you by Geofem, discusses the history and current implementations of the observational method in basement construction. Listen in now to hear host Steve Hadley speak with Hock Liong Liew, technical director at Mott MacDonald and Javier González Martí, commercial manager and senior instrumentation and monitoring (I&M) specialist, GEOTECHNICAL OBSERVATIONS LIMITED. Liew recently presented on the observational method at the GE Basements and Underground Structures conference. He kicks off the conversation by outlining why there is a need for the observational method, which was developed by the father of soil mechanics, Karl Terzaghi, in 1945. “One thing that [Terzaghi] found was that every time he worked on a project a new problem would come up. So there was not a single formula that he could solve the soil mechanics or ground engineering problems with,” says Liew. What he came up with was the idea of the observational method. This allows the design to be modified as the construction progresses by observing the response of the ground and the structures. “By doing that he established the importance of field observation and field measurements,” adds Liew. The idea was later defined, and the procedures of the method laid out, by civil engineer Ralph Peck in his 1969 Rankine Lecture. “One thing that [Peck] mentioned was that for the observational method to be successful you need a controlled mind, and that person must have authority over changes in design during construction,” says Liew. The method was then formalised in the Eurocode in 1987 and the most recent version of CIRIA 760 includes a process for using the method. Listen to the podcast to find out more: https://ow.ly/YAlK50Q7N9T #observationalmethod #breakingground #podcast #groundengineering #listennow

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🚧🏗️ What is one of the biggest challenges on the Nomad City construction site and how do we overcome it? Watch as Dawid Jasiński explains it from a geotechnical perspective. 👷♂️ #SamanaGroup #ExpertSeries #GeotechnicalEngineering

The Jacking Method Revolutionizes Tunneling, Taking Exploration to New Depths! Discover how this innovative technique transforms the tunneling landscape, offering unparalleled efficiency and precision. Dive into the future of construction with the Jacking Method! #JackingMethod #TunnelingRevolution