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Waste materials disposal is a significant problem worldwide, necessitating the demand for greater landfill capacity. Our society requires proper administration of these areas in order to improve environmental conditions affecting our quality of life. Sanitary landfills are sites where waste Read more
This interactive and dynamic virtual session will provide you with the key knowledge and aspects that you need to know and master, from a contractual and legal point of view, from starting to finishing a project. By having clear insights Read more
Irrigation is one of the largest consumers of water in the world, which means creating robust—and efficient—micro irrigation systems is essential. Enter computer modeling for network design. You can look at everything from piped irrigation network(s) for conveyance, to distribution and application. Read more
A tunnel boring machine (TBM) also known as a “mole“, is a machine used to excavate tunnels with a circular cross section through a variety of soil and rock strata. They can bore through hard rock, sand, and almost anything in between. Read more
KELLER Group is the World’s largest geotechnical specialist contractor which provides wide range of geotechnical solutions & techniques that are used alone or in combination, these techniques solve a wide range of challenges across the entire construction sector – from Read more
Geosynthetics is a generic name representing a broad range of products, such as geotextiles, geogrids, geonets, geomembranes, geocells, geofoams and geocomposites. They are manufactured under controlled conditions, mainly from the synthetic polymeric materials (e.g., polypropylene, polyester, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyamide Read more
With Advances in data collection techniques and software have revolutionized the preparation of complex 3D models containing surface and subsurface project data. However, the 3D data is generally communicated by traditional methods such as simplified 2D static images and drawings, Read more
With escalating nuisance of transportation demand and rapid urbanisation in India, innovative solutions and methods are being evolved and borrowed from other countries. Over the last decade numerous Mass Rapid Transit Systems have come up in various cities like Metro Read more
Pile foundations are designed to transfer superstructure loads through positive skin friction and tipresistance while undergoing acceptable settlements. For sites with liquefiable soil, estimating dragload (from soil reconsolidation) and pile settlement (from seismic loads, reduced pile capacity fromexcess pore pressures, Read more
An overview of the forensic geotechnical engineering science will be given, followed by a discussion of the main qualities that forensic engineers must have and the technical and ethical challenges they typically face. A review of a number of forensic Read more
Lidar is a promising tool for evaluating the hazard and behavior of unstable slopes due to its resolution, accuracy, and the ability to process away visual obstacles, such as vegetation. Elevation models processed from lidar are particularly useful as they Read more
Tunnel grouting systems are employed to fill voids between the pipe and the surrounding geological structures at a junction or between two products such as a host pipe and a liner. The purpose of using a grouting system includes improvement Read more
Geotechnical investigations have acquired substantial importance in preventing human and material damage due to the earthquakes, foundation cracks, and other catastrophes. Geotechnical investigations can be as simple as conducting only a visual assessment of the site or as detailed as Read more
Morality, Ethics, and Integrity are crucial for today’s Engineers, Leaders and Managers. They are often considered the most important quality, for an Executive. Leaders and individuals in professional fields of structural engineering practice are ultimately held to an elevated set Read more
The webinar will discuss on coseismic landslides has been so far based on the relationship between the load and the resistance as conventional soil mechanics supposed In contrast, this presentation attempts to shed more light on the water effects on Read more
The job industry for geotechnical engineers is expected to see a growth of around 11% by 2024 which assures that geotechnical engineering is a good career and will give rise to the great career opportunities for Civil Engineering graduates. Ample Read more
Site selection for a concrete gravity dam is very important. In many cases ideal foundation conditions are not available, appropriate foundation treatment becomes necessary. The site of Sardar Sarovar Dam was a challenging one from the foundation design point of Read more
The webinar is on the work performed with harbor quarrywalls of various types under Strong seismic shaking. The objectives are: (a) to reveal some of limitations of the pseudo-static methods of analysis. and (a) to investigate the main causes of Read more
A wide variety of techniques are available for soft ground tunnelling, ranging from Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) with segmental linings to Sprayed concrete linings (SCL – also known as the New Austrian Tunnelling Method, NATM). Many soft ground tunnels are located Read more
The water sector has experienced greater penetration of information technology in network management practices over the past few years. Water utilities have witnessed increased deployment of solutions such as smart metering, mobile applications, supervisory control and data acquisition systems, digital Read more
A pile is a slender element cast in the ground or driven into it. Since pile construction as well as the final product are mostly invisible, engineers have often questioned their integrity, i.e. their compliance with project drawings and specifications. Read more
Steel-concrete composites are one of the most rapidly adopted structures, especially in caseswhere large clear spans are required with high strength to weight ratio. The formation of steelconcrete composites using individual steel and concrete elements needs an understanding of theindependent Read more
The Platipus® Percussion Driven Earth Anchor (PDEA®) is a unique, modern and versatile device that can be rapidly deployed in most displaceable ground conditions. It offers a lightweight corrosion resistant anchor that can be driven from ground level using conventional portable Read more
India’s construction industry is the second biggest after agriculture. It accounts for about 9 percent of India’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and also contributes to the National economy by generating immense employment opportunities for the masses. With regard to India’s Read more
With technological advancement, many man made materials are replacing the age-old materials and methods. Geosynthetics is one such class that is now an irreplaceable solution in various engineering fields. As with various other sectors in the agricultural area also geosynthetics Read more
This online workshop will demonstrate different types of bridge modeling techniques with the construction stage and tackle some issues our users have been facing when trying to set up time-dependent material and camber during the staged analysis. Engineers will be Read more
The term “Retaining System” for a deep excavation refers to the structural system that retains soil and water and prevents it from collapsing into the open cut. Many retaining system options are available. The selection of the proper retaining system Read more
The Flat Dilatometer Test (DMT) is an in-situ testing method used to determine the strength and deformation characteristics of fine-grained soils. This method involves a stainless blade shaped probe with a thin circular steel membrane mounted on one side. The blade Read more
One of the main challenges of digitisation in any company, and particularly in those in the AEC sector, is to achieve a clear definition of the objectives of the transformation project and how these changes will create value for the company. Read more
Geo-Environmental Engineering is concerned with engineering solutions relating to environmental impacts of contaminants within soils, and includes such aspects as understanding the migration, interactions and fate of contaminants, the protection of uncontaminated regions, the remediation or clean up of contaminated Read more