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Knowing what to look for and what to address in a geotechnical survey will improve a project’s design, construction efforts and operations over time. Zack Munstermann, PE, Geotechnical Engineer, discusses a few of the top issues a good geotechnical survey can help to identify and mitigate in your project. https://lnkd.in/gSbjGEfx

Conducting Geotechnical investigation ( boreholes ) in order to idintify the property of the soil and the underground water level prior to starting a new project design. #carbonsteel #Pipeline

VIEWS | Carbon reduction: A key focus in the revised ICE Manual of Geotechnical Engineering At the GE Basements & Underground Structures conference, Geotechnical Consulting Group's Kelvin Higgins will discuss the updates to the second edition of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Manual of Geotechnical Engineering, with a particular focus on climate change and carbon reduction. #GEBasements #underground #geotechnical #conference #carbon #climate

What is the Purpose of Geotechnical Site Investigation? Before any structure is built, engineers need first to assess it. This is to see if the ground is suitable and sturdy enough to safely begin construction of a building. The process is done through geotechnical investigation. It gives information on the physical properties of soil earthworks for proposed structures and for the repair of distress to earthworks that are caused by subsurface conditions. The information from this process can help businesses save massive costs. But this information can be used for a lot more. Keep reading as we list down the multiple purposes of geotechnical investigations and why it is essential in geotechnical engineering. Geotechnical Site Investigation: Geotechnical site investigation is vital in the construction process because it aims to understand and provide information on the site’s subsurface conditions. Ultimately, this investigation seeks to understand the soil conditions below the surface. These include the groundwater conditions, engineering problems, types of soils or rock, and measuring the thermal resistivity of soils. Such conditions determine many factors, including how expensive the construction project will be, what type of foundation is required, how the structure will be built, etc. Regardless of the type of construction being done, whether a house, pipeline, or a massive shopping mall, a geotechnical investigation must be carried out. #GeotechnicalEngineering #SiteInvestigation #Geotechnics #SoilTesting #EngineeringGeology #FoundationEngineering #GroundInvestigation #SubsurfaceExploration #SoilMechanics #EnvironmentalEngineering #CivilEngineering #ConstructionProjects #EngineeringInnovation #GeotechnicalTesting #EngineeringDesign

Embankment Construction Specifications for Roads|Highways|Subgrades| Geotechnical Engineering| Soil This Lecture 44 in series of my YouTube Channel “Geotechnical Engineering Consultancy Tips” is the first one about Roads after covering a few on Buildings, Over Head Tanks, Bridges, Micro-wave Towers, Transmission Line Towers, etc. and even Airfield Pavements including a few others on varied topics such as Liquefaction, Pile Load Tests & a few case studies. It describes about the Embankment Construction Specifications for Roads, Highways, Subgrades, Earthen Shoulders and miscellaneous Backfills as per Section 305 of MoRTH Specifications for Road and Bridge Works covering the Physical requirements and Density requirements of the embankment and subgrade materials of different heights excluding that of cinder and flyash material which is usually not allowed in to be used as the constituent material for building embankments/subgrades to carry the Road Loads #geotechnicalengineeringconsultancytips #anuragkapoor #embankmentconstruction #MoRTH #subgradespecification#embankmentconstructioninroads #highways #subgrades #transportation #embankments #civilengineering #pavements #geotechnical #geotechnicalengineer #soil #geotech #materialengineering https://lnkd.in/dr-mhZDQ

Embankment Construction Specifications for Roads|Highways|Subgrades| Geotechnical Engineering| Soil This Lecture 44 in series of my YouTube Channel “Geotechnical Engineering Consultancy Tips” is the first one about Roads after covering a few on Buildings, Over Head Tanks, Bridges, Micro-wave Towers, Transmission Line Towers, etc. and even Airfield Pavements including a few others on varied topics such as Liquefaction, Pile Load Tests & a few case studies. It describes about the Embankment Construction Specifications for Roads, Highways, Subgrades, Earthen Shoulders and miscellaneous Backfills as per Section 305 of MoRTH Specifications for Road and Bridge Works covering the Physical requirements and Density requirements of the embankment and subgrade materials of different heights excluding that of cinder and flyash material which is usually not allowed in to be used as the constituent material for building embankments/subgrades to carry the Road Loads #geotechnicalengineeringconsultancytips #anuragkapoor #embankmentconstruction #MoRTH #subgradespecification#embankmentconstructioninroads #highways #subgrades #transportation #embankments #civilengineering #pavements #geotechnical #geotechnicalengineer #soil #geotech #materialengineering https://lnkd.in/dr-mhZDQ

Embankment Construction Specifications for Roads|Highways|Subgrades| Geotechnical Engineering| Soil This Lecture 44 in series of my YouTube Channel “Geotechnical Engineering Consultancy Tips” is the first one about Roads after covering a few on Buildings, Over Head Tanks, Bridges, Micro-wave Towers, Transmission Line Towers, etc. and even Airfield Pavements including a few others on varied topics such as Liquefaction, Pile Load Tests & a few case studies. It describes about the Embankment Construction Specifications for Roads, Highways, Subgrades, Earthen Shoulders and miscellaneous Backfills as per Section 305 of MoRTH Specifications for Road and Bridge Works covering the Physical requirements and Density requirements of the embankment and subgrade materials of different heights excluding that of cinder and flyash material which is usually not allowed in to be used as the constituent material for building embankments/subgrades to carry the Road Loads #geotechnicalengineeringconsultancytips #anuragkapoor #embankmentconstruction #MoRTH #subgradespecification#embankmentconstructioninroads #highways #subgrades #transportation #embankments #civilengineering #pavements #geotechnical #geotechnicalengineer #soil #geotech #materialengineering https://lnkd.in/dr-mhZDQ

New Zealand earthworks specification published following standard update Geotechnical engineers in New Zealand will benefit from a new earthworks specification that will make it easier to apply guidance from a major standard update. #newzealand #earthworks #specification #guidance #geotechnical New Zealand Geotechnical Society

A geotechnical investigation is a series of tests and analyses conducted to understand the physical properties and behavior of soil, rock, and other earth materials at a specific site. The purpose of a geotechnical investigation is to provide critical information for the design and construction of infrastructure projects such as buildings, bridges, dams, and tunnels. The investigation typically includes site reconnaissance and geological mapping, borehole drilling and sampling, laboratory testing of soil and rock samples, In-situ testing (e.g., cone penetration tests, pressuremeter tests) This information is used to: - Determine suitable foundation designs - Optimize construction materials and methods - Assess potential risks and hazards (e.g., landslides, soil liquefaction) - Develop strategies for soil improvement and stabilization A thorough geotechnical investigation helps ensure the safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of construction projects and longevity of a Superstructure.

Site inspections to verify foundation depth in geotechnical engineering are crucial for ensuring the long-term stability and safety of the structure being built. #siteinspection #geotechnicalengineering #foundationdepth #acesriyadh #aces #boreholedrilling