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Bridge Misalignment - Understanding the Reasons and Response Methods! 🌉✨ 🎯Reasons for Bridge Misalignment: - Geomorphic influence - Water level height - Human error 🎯Response Methods: 🛠️ Adjust the bridge supports 🛠️Modern techniques 🛠️ Prestressing technology 🎯Actual Cases: - The Yangtze River Bridge - The Tower Bridge in London This article explores the reasons for bridge misalignment and common remedial measures, as well as real-life examples.👇👇 https://bit.ly/3R4FBtY 💡Let's discuss and share your thoughts on bridge misalignment! Any other ideas or suggestions? Share them below!💬 #Bridge_Alignment #Engineering_Solutions #Infrastructure #Bridge #Construction #Engineering_Wisdom #Bridge_Construction #Bridge_Engineering #Civil_Engineering

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

🚧 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.

🏡 Ever wonder what happens before your dream home can be built? Let's talk earthworks! 🚜 Earthworks is all about preparing your land for construction. It's not just moving dirt around - it's making sure the ground is stable enough to support your future home. Here's the scoop: A Geotechnical Engineer supervises the process. They create a detailed report on the ground conditions and how the earthworks were done. Why is this important? 🤔 This report is your golden ticket! It proves to the council that your land is ready for building. 🎉 Curious about what goes into prepping land for your future home? Let's chat! cheryl@pembc.com.au (07) 3063 3282 www.pembc.com.au #HomeSweetHome #ConstructionInsights #EarthworksExplained #BuildingBasics #CivilEngineering #QualityAssurance #Infrastructure #PrecisionMatters #CivilEngineering #Infrastructure #EngineeringExcellence #SustainableEngineering #InnovationInConstruction #DeveloperSolutions #BrisbaneConstruction #QLD #CostEfficiency #CivilEngineering #LoganCity #IpswichCouncil #CivilConstruction

Discover how cutting-edge innovations in Geotechnical Engineering are revolutionizing the UK's construction landscape, paving the way for a safer, more efficient, and sustainable future. Dive into our latest blog to explore the remarkable transformation of this pivotal field. #ConstructionInnovation #GeotechnicalEngineering #SustainableBuilding #UKConstruction https://lnkd.in/eFZ8y2j5

Building a strong foundation is crucial for any construction project. Understanding the ground you're building on is key. A geotechnical report can provide valuable insights into the potential risks and movements of the soil. Don't overlook the importance of assessing the PVR (potential vertical rise) and its impact on your project. #Construction #GeotechnicalEngineering #BuildingStrongFoundations #soilstabilization

Building a strong foundation is crucial for any construction project. Understanding the ground you're building on is key. A geotechnical report can provide valuable insights into the potential risks and movements of the soil. Don't overlook the importance of assessing the PVR (potential vertical rise) and its impact on your project. #Construction #GeotechnicalEngineering #BuildingStrongFoundations #soilstabilization

The recent soil nail wall collapse in British Columbia highlights the critical importance of robust geotechnical engineering practices. As professionals, it prompts us to reassess design methodologies, construction procedures, and ongoing monitoring systems. Let's engage in a constructive dialogue on enhancing safety and resilience in geotechnical projects. #GeotechnicalEngineering #SafetyFirst #EngineeringInsights 🏗️🔍

At the start of the year the National House Building Council (NHBC) released a new chapter on the use of engineered fill to support residential developments. The Chapter 4.6 Engineered fill gives guidance and clarifies what the NHBC are looking for in terms of engineered fill to achieve warranty. About 40% of NHBC’s portfolio is currently on previously developed land. As building land immediately suitable for residential developments is limited, more homes are being built or will need to be built on more challenging sites. The guidance clarifies good practice, the need to demonstrate compliance and performance. It also highlights the importance and focus on sustainability with an aim to reuse site material rather than import.  NHBC Chapter 4.6 emphasises the importance of geotechnical investigation, ground models, appropriate lab testing, earthworks specification. The guidance also highlights the need for reports to be interpretive. For experienced geotechnical engineers, it’s nothing new, the standards reiterate the need for a risk based pragmatic approach, which is how we work at Earth Environmental & Geotechnical Ltd. If you are involved in the construction of new housing it is important to understand these new guidelines and how they impact your development site. From January 2025 NHBC requires all foundations on Engineered Fill to be Compliant with Chapter 4.6 to achieve warranty.  At Earth Environmental & Geotechnical we provide all the services you require at every step of this process including, geotechnical risks, site conditions, pre existing fill assessment, testing, and mitigation. We are known for our cost effective, pragmatic solutions. We identify issues relating to site development early so solutions can be found. We have experience of geotechnically challenging sites, brownfield sites and contaminated land. So give us a call to discuss your development site and how we can support you in a successful safe development. https://lnkd.in/eAss296F #newbuild #newhomeconstruction #newhomes #brownfieldland #brownfieldsite #constructionindustry #construction #subsidence #northumberland  #engineer #environmental #geotechnicalengineering #northeast #newcastle #geotechnical #teesside #redcar #northyorkshire #yorkshirebusiness #newcastlebusiness #geoenvironmental  #siteinvestigation #commercialconstruction  #scotland #somerset #contaminatedland #geotechnical #dorset #kent #isleofwight #slopestability #coastalerosion  #geotechnics   #geotechnicalengineering #groundengineering #ukconstruction  #infrastructure #bridport #weymouth #brighton #londonconstruction #manchester #cheshire #plymouth

🚿 Sewage overflow isn't just a nuisance to our senses - it poses a serious threat to water quality and ecological balance in our waterways. That's why the Potomac River Tunnel is a crucial project for Washington, D.C., spanning 8.8 kilometres (5.5 miles) to control combined sewer overflows (CSOs) into the Potomac River. As part of the Clean Rivers Project, this initiative aims to enhance the water quality of the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers and Rock Creek by bolstering the sewer system's capacity. Once operational, the tunnel is expected to reduce CSOs by 93% during average rainfall, making a significant impact on environmental preservation. With a diameter of 5.5 metres (18 feet), the tunnel will weave its way deep beneath the Georgetown waterfront, tracing the edges of the National Mall and East Potomac Park, reaching past Hains Point to connect by gravity to the existing Anacostia River Tunnel. Together with CBNA (Civil & Building North America Inc.), Halmar International, and Hatch, COWI will deliver on the design­-build contract. “COWI will lead the design of the tunnel and adits, and provide geotechnical support for the entire project. Working with CBNA-Halmar through the tender process and now the actual project has been very exciting and gratifying for our engineers. In a design and build project, it is always rewarding to see our design being implemented especially on such a critical project as the Potomac River Tunnel,” said Steven Kramer, PE, FASCE, COWI Senior Project Director. For more insights into this groundbreaking project, click on the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/ddJnHM_3 #PotomacRiverTunnel #Infrastructure #WaterQuality #EnvironmentalEngineering #COWI