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🚧 Attention Road Construction Professionals and Experts ! 🚧 Participate for probable causes of Landslide in Hilly Road. Did you agree that while vibratory rollers are recommended for formation, sub-base and base course compaction, they can have unintended consequences on cut slopes in Hilly road? ⚠️ **Concerning Issues:** - **Shaking Hill Slopes:** Vibratory rollers can exacerbate the instability of hill slopes, leading to increased cracks and potential percolation during the rainy season. - **Risk of Landslides:** The use of vibratory rollers in hilly terrain may elevate the risk of landslides, posing serious safety hazards. 🌧️ **Implications During Rainy Season:** With the onset of the rainy season,the cracks so generated due to extensive vibration during compaction of base course and, increases the percolation through the internal cracks, remain there and gradually percolate in the entire medium, reduce friction between the particles, reduce the stability and can cause landslides despite exhaustive exploration and Engineering. 🛠️ **Exploring Alternatives: ** It's essential to evaluate alternative compaction methods and technologies without vibration that mitigate these risks while ensuring effective sub-base compaction. ** Need to have adequate control mechanism to ensure 'NO VIBRATION" while using Road Rollers in Hilly Road. ** Need to be included in specification. 🌐 **Join the Discussion:** Let's go deeper into this topic and explore strategies for sustainable and safe construction practices. Share your insights and experiences in the comments below! #ConstructionIndustry #VibratoryRollers #SafetyInConstruction #LandslidePrevention #RainySeasonConcerns #EngineeringInsights #geotechnicalengineering #investigation #dpr #consultant National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited Central Road Research Institute (crri) Credit to original author of pictures.

As construction booms across the UK, it's vital to focus on how to ensure new developments are safe and stable in the ever-changing climate 🏡. Opting for piled raft foundations is a direct answer to combating challenges from climate change and geological risks across the UK. These foundations ensure that our homes and commercial buildings stand the test of time 🕐. We can conduct thorough site investigations by involving our specialised geotechnical engineering team at the beginning of your project. This early engagement leads to more efficient designs and cost-effective solutions 🛠️. Choosing this method is not just about reliability; it's about committing to sustainable construction in a changing environment. Find out more about geological risks to housing foundations here: https://lnkd.in/e--yv3zh #NewBuild #PiledRaftFoundations #UKConstruction #geologicalrisks #geotechnicalengineering #engineering

I am honored to present tomorrow at the International Code Council's 39th Annual Colorado Chapter Educational Institute. Discussion topics will include: evaluation of geotechnical reports in regard to the requirements of the building codes, determination of the foundation type for serviceability and performance, proper evaluation of on-site soils conditions, and the potential need for reconditioning of the soils to reduce problems associated with the selection of foundation and floor systems. Evaluation of the lateral and vertical load capacity systems will be included as a necessary means to determine interior framing, façade, and egress issues. I will be providing the analysis of these systems based on my many years of forensic evaluation experience and the peer review of current projects. #geotechnicalengineering #buildingcodes #structuralengineering

Uncovering the secrets of soil! 🔍 Sieve analysis is a fundamental test in geotechnical engineering that helps us understand the particle size distribution of soil. This information is crucial for determining the soil's behavior and selecting the appropriate construction methods. For example, well-graded soils with a good balance of particle sizes are often ideal for building foundations as they provide stability and support. On the other hand, for highways, granular soils with larger particle sizes are preferred for better drainage and load-bearing capacity. From highways to buildings, understanding soil composition is key to building strong and durable infrastructure. 🏗️ What are your thoughts on the importance of sieve analysis in your projects? Share your experiences in the comments! 👇 #geotechnicalengineering #soilmechanics #sieveanalysis #roadconstruction #engineering #construction #civilengineering #soiltesting #soilproperties

Geotechnical construction is complex and challenging to understand. This article offers information about what solutions geotechnical engineers provide. Click to learn more. https://lnkd.in/g6cuWusK

When the Geotechnical Investigation is taken for granted! In one of the projects for which the geotechnical report was prepared years ago, I noticed that the recommendations related to #uncontrolled_fill were not taken into account. Therefore, after the construction of the structure, settlements occurred and many walls and structural components cracked. The costs of improving this foundation are many times the initial geotechnical costs.

Topographic survey is a meticulous geodetic process crucial for capturing precise spatial data on the Earth's surface. This surveying discipline involves a systematic examination of the natural and man-made features within a specific area. The significance of topographic surveys lies in their ability to provide a detailed representation of the terrain, aiding in various engineering, construction, and environmental planning endeavors.

EVENT REMINDER | Green, green, grass on slopes – geotechnical aspects of slope stability and erosion protection using nature-based solutions, by Professor Slobodan Mickovski of Glasgow Caledonian University. EVENT DETAILS: 🟢 When - 05.11.2024 🟢 Time - 18:00 - 19:30 🟢 Venue - Institution of Civil Engineers, London 🟢 Cost - FREE 🟢 Attendance - An in-person event, which will also be webcast live SYNOPSIS: Vegetation has been used for slope stabilisation and erosion protection for centuries across the world. The role of vegetation in performing these engineering functions becomes more important in a changing climate where sustainability and resilience are required from the traditional geotechnical engineering solutions. The aim of this talk will be to introduce and critically review the most common nature-based solutions (NbS) that can be used for slope stability and erosion protection. Additionally, this talk will cover the inclusion of design with vegetation across the project lifetime, with a focus on risk assessment, detailed design calculations, and monitoring of the NbS. Experiences from several projects that incorporated living materials within the traditional geotechnical design will be presented together with lessons learned and recommendations for the future. To find out more, and to add the event to your calendar, visit - https://lnkd.in/e9FmvuaA #BGA #SlopeStability #Geotechnics #Event #Presentation #Meeting

In the dynamic landscape of coastal construction, mastering groundwater control is a critical factor for success. The coastal regions of Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina present unique challenges, with high groundwater levels and the constant threat of saturation. Let’s explore the intricacies of groundwater control, the risks associated with its mismanagement, and why the coastal construction industry in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia are choosing to work with us: https://bit.ly/4bgexk0

🌪️🌍 What is the real risk of hurricanes and earthquakes in the Dominican Republic? 🎥 Watch the 6th episode of the #ExpertSeries with geotechnical specialist David Jasinski, who gives us a brief insight into these crucial topics for civil engineering. #SamanaGroup #DominicanRepublic #HurricaneAwareness #EarthquakeSafety #GeotechnicalEngineering