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Is the current seismic assessment approach enough for complex building? How do you approach the seismic performance assessment of structures in your practice? I am keen to hear your thoughts and experiences

Check out Russ's presentation as part of the "Practical Examples of Surface Geotechnical Design and Risk Mitigation" session during Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) #MINEXCHANGE2024 next week!

Navigating pile refusal challenges in subsea projects 🌊💡 Pile refusal, a formidable obstacle in the installation process, arises when foundation piles encounter substantial resistance. From confronting hard or rocky seabeds to navigating obstacles like boulders and debris or tackling tricky geological formations – we have got you covered! Discover how overcoming pile refusal is paramount to avoiding delays and controlling costs in your construction timeline. 🔄📉 Dive into the insights now: 📚🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q02fdy-B0

Brief history of Seismic Building Design Code Development in U.S. Dr. S.K. Ghosh, in this video, which is part 2 of the interview with him, provides brief history of how governing seismic building codes in U.S. has evolved. Please visit Atorod_Talks YouTube Channel to see the entire video or use link below https://lnkd.in/eXuDtHpV

Did you know the NATM tunnelling method is originated in Austria? The NATM (New Austrian Tunneling Method) originated in Austria in the 1950s. It was developed by Austrian engineer Ladislaus von Rabcewicz, together with other engineers like Leopold Müller and Franz Pacher. The method revolutionised tunnel construction by emphasising flexibility, adapting to ground conditions, and using systematic observational techniques during excavation. NATM has since been widely adopted for tunneling projects worldwide due to its effectiveness and adaptability. In the UK, SCL tunnelling method which is very similar to NATM with a few changes in principles has replaced NATM after a tunnelling incident in the UK.

The Rock Mechanics Series - Post 03: Hoek-Brown vs. Mohr-Coulomb - A Practical Showdown Egypt's current projects heavily involve rock mechanics. A geotechnical report for a major project caught my eye. It proposed a soil model based on converting Hoek-Brown parameters to Mohr-Coulomb, a questionable approach. This post will: •Demystify the conversion process from Hoek-Brown to Mohr-Coulomb. •Put these models to the test with real-world examples: trench stability and slope stability analyses. •Reveal the surprising results and discuss their implications for your projects.

Thrilled to share a glimpse into the progressive world of seismic safety! 🌍🏗️ In my latest study, I've tracked the remarkable journey of Buckling Restrained Braces (BRBs) from their inception to becoming a seismic retrofit marvel. The chart I'm sharing encapsulates years of innovation and growth in a snapshot. 📈 Seismic Performance: The red curve illustrates the monumental strides we've made in enhancing the seismic performance of structures with BRBs - the steeper the climb, the stronger our buildings stand against the shakes of nature. 🔗 Adoption Rate: The blue dashed line tells a story of adoption, a testament to the building industry's growing trust in BRBs. It's a classic tale of innovation adoption, starting with a slow embrace and surging as the method proves its mettle. This visual tale is more than lines on a graph - it's about our dedication to making the built environment safer and more resilient, one brace at a time. The X-axis (Horizontal): Time, from the inception of BRBs to the present day. The Y-axis (Vertical): This will have two scales; the left side for Seismic Performance Improvement (potentially as a percentage or a categorical scale from low to high), and the right side for Adoption Rate (number of projects or percentage of all retrofitting projects using BRBs). #StructuralEngineering #Innovation #SeismicSafety #BRBs #Infrastructure

Gained valuable insights into advanced seismic design techniques to protect our built environment better.

We just launched our updated geotech review course for the PE! This one meets all the spec changes that were made in April! If you need the support a course provides and you're taking geotech then look no further. We are here to help you on this journey! #peexam #geotech #Geotechnical