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An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 hit the island of Taiwan at 8am local time on April 3, 2024. At least 9 people were killed and 900 injured in early numbers, with some people still listed [...]
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Everyone knows the name Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution by natural selection. But did you know he has a connection to the roots of geotechnical engineering? Charles Darwin had some talented children, among [...]
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The February/March issue of ADSC’s Foundation Drilling Magazine is a special edition focusing on women in construction. You NEED to read this magazine. There is a great article from ADSC’s executive director, Peggy Hagerty Duffy, [...]
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In the latest 2024 edition of the GEO5 geotechnical software suite, users can expect an array of enhancements designed to improve functionality, efficiency, and user experience. This package continues to be perhaps the most comprehensive [...]
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Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual 5th Edition
February 12, 2024 Comments Off on Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual 5th EditionCongratulations to my WSP colleagues in Canada for their role in the preparation of the latest version of the Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual. The 5th Edition was published in October of 2023. It is certainly [...] -
Foundations of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center
January 31, 2024 Comments Off on Foundations of the Twin Towers of the World Trade CenterThe Twin Towers are known to the world for their tragic end on September 11, 2001. However geotechnical engineers also know that the foundation design and construction for these landmark structures was particularly complex and [...] -
Foundation Rig Drills Into Subway Line in Turkey
January 21, 2024 Comments Off on Foundation Rig Drills Into Subway Line in TurkeyThe video below from X user @githii shows a startling sight: what appears to be a foundation drill rig punched right through the crown of a subway tunnel in Istanbul, Turkey several days ago. Reportedly [...] -
In Memoriam: Jim Mitchell (1930-2023)
December 20, 2023 Comments Off on In Memoriam: Jim Mitchell (1930-2023)We celebrate the life and mourn the passing of a geotechnical legend, Jim Mitchell, who died peacefully in his home in Massachusetts on December 17, 2023, at the age of 93. It is virtually impossible [...] -
Video: Rocscience’s Year in Review
December 20, 2023 Comments Off on Video: Rocscience’s Year in ReviewRocscience had a busy 2023, with a new program RocSlope, and a plethora of new features for their other products. Check out this video summary that also includes a few teasers about 2024! -
Himalayan Highway Tunnel Collapses, Trapping 40
November 15, 2023 Comments Off on Himalayan Highway Tunnel Collapses, Trapping 40The collapse of a Himalayan highway tunnel in Uttarakhand, India, trapped 40 workers, sparking a challenging rescue operation. The incident occurred on November 12, 2023, and the workers are reported to be in good health, [...]
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