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Foundations of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center

January 31, 2024 rockman Comments Off

The 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 […]

Subway penetration by drill rig in Istanbul, Turkey

Foundation Rig Drills Into Subway Line in Turkey

January 21, 2024 rockman Comments Off

The 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 […]