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As part of the Cooling Prize competition, finalists are asked to prepare a short paper on their topic. I am very excited to say that my paper has now been published in December’s Ground Engineering Magazine - which can be found at the link below. 😀 The paper elaborates on two miniature pile installation tests in chalk. Tests were performed within University of Dundee SMART Lab X-ray CT scanner, made possible via a new multi axis loading frame developed during my PhD.  Whilst the tests were conducted at the small-scale, they, along with X-ray CT, have offered valuable quantitative insight into pile installation mechanisms and various other rock-structure interaction problems. This data may be particularly valuable to numerical modellers. As part of Matteo Oryem Ciantia’s #ICEPICK project, Marco Previtali ⭐️ has been using the observations to help validate a numerical framework suited to modelling full-scale pile installation and loading problems in soft rock. It has been a delight working with Nia Kajastie and others at Ground Engineering Magazine throughout the publishing process and of course everyone at the British Geotechnical Association! 🟢 Additional thanks to the University of Dundee geo team and my co-author and advisor Matteo Oryem Ciantia ⭐️ in preparing the paper. #ICEPICK #chalk #small-scale #X-ray

Pile foundations play a crucial role in transferring loads from structures to deeper soil layers or rock, ensuring stability and safety. They are essential in various scenarios such as weak soil, high loads, deep settlements, environmental concerns, and poor soil conditions. Different types of pile foundations like Driven piles, Drilled shafts, Caissons, Helical piles, and Micropiles cater to specific construction needs, offering solutions for diverse challenges. The advantages of pile foundations are significant, including increased load-carrying capacity, reduced settlement, improved stability, enhanced structural integrity, and a minimized risk of foundation failure. Understanding the importance and benefits of pile foundations can make a substantial difference in the successful completion of construction projects. #Construction #Engineering #Foundations #Infrastructure #BuildingProjects #pilefoundation

The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program released new visualizations of the proposed I-5 crossing this week, providing a better sense of how the proposed $6 billion replacement bridge would look and feel, particularly for people standing on it or nearby. The project team has published renders before, but they focused on the center of the river to compare different bridge configuration options. The new images released this week get up close, and they show the new bridge would loom large over Hayden Island and the Vancouver waterfront. Read the full article on KGW-TV on https://lnkd.in/gMfSHPui. Stiver Engineering specializes in designing custom shoring and dewatering systems for underground construction projects. We understand how critical it is to effectively remove surface or groundwater to the success and safety of your project. Let Stiver tackle your complex groundwater issues with shoring and dewatering designs. Learn more about our services at https://lnkd.in/g4wpS2Bk. #stivereng #shoring #undergroundconstruction

Though, Geotechnical Engineering is not a scope of Structural Engineers, often times, clients expect you to double up as a #Soilconsultant It is imperative you have some understanding to take important decisions. Here is a question, share your views! #foundations #soilreport #pilefoundation #foundationdesign #geotechnical #structuraldesign

Tutor Perini Building Corp. has announced that its subsidiary, Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc. has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $1.1 billion by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection for the Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel Project. The scope of work entails the construction of a new deep rock tunnel between the Kensico Reservoir and the Catskill/Delaware Ultraviolet (CDUV) Light Disinfection Facility, both in Westchester County, New York. Work is expected to begin in the coming months with substantial completion expected in 2030. The contract value was added to Tutor Perini’s backlog in Q3 2024. Read the article on Underground Infrastructure Magazine at https://lnkd.in/gnFQWx2p. At Stiver, we understand and appreciate the crucial nature of safe and durable access shafts for underground facilities and workspaces. Our specialized team of tunnel design engineers customizes every project to the client's unique needs and systems. Come find out how forty years of tunnel design and implementation have distinguished us from others at https://lnkd.in/g4wpS2Bk. #stivereng #tunneldesign #tunnelsandshafts

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

Ground engineering: What’s on in November 2024 and beyond Ground Engineering's monthly round-up of events from across the geotechnical sector. #events #groundengineering #geotechnical #industry #november

Excited to share insights on #SoilNailing, a crucial technique in geotechnical engineering! Soil nailing provides stability to slopes and excavations by reinforcing soil with steel bars or rods. Its versatility and effectiveness make it a cornerstone in construction projects worldwide. Let's dig deep into its benefits and applications together! #GeotechnicalEngineering #Construction #Innovation"

The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program released new visualizations of the proposed I-5 crossing this week, providing a better sense of how the proposed $6 billion replacement bridge would look and feel, particularly for people standing on it or nearby. The project team has published renders before, but they focused on the center of the river to compare different bridge configuration options. The new images released this week get up close, and they show the new bridge would loom large over Hayden Island and the Vancouver waterfront. Read the full article on KGW-TV on https://lnkd.in/gNjxenyf. Stiver Engineering specializes in designing custom shoring and dewatering systems for underground construction projects. We understand how critical it is to effectively remove surface or groundwater to the success and safety of your project. Let Stiver tackle your complex groundwater issues with shoring and dewatering designs. Learn more about our services at https://lnkd.in/ga3MwmHQ. #stivereng #shoring #undergroundconstruction

Construction News: Aarsleff Ground Engineering deep dive into Mini Piling, a foundation solution that addresses many modern construction challenges http://dlvr.it/TGFFfk #Aarsleff #AarsleffGroundEngineering