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BGS depth-to-bedrock model strengthens early ground risk screening

The British Geological Survey has released Version 8 of its Superficial Deposit Thickness Model, giving engineers and geoscientists an updated national view of how much unconsolidated ground lies abov...

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Soil and borehole logging: the steps are solved, the handoffs are not

Consider the asymmetry at the heart of ground engineering. Site investigation typically accounts for 0.2% to 1.5% of a project's total cost, yet the US National Research Council has observed that unfo...

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Geotechnical investigations begin for The Bight Bridge replacement

Geotechnical investigations have started for the planned replacement of The Bight Bridge at Wingham, marking an important step in restoring and future-proofing the Manning River crossing. The works in...

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Brownfield success: Engineering excellence starts below ground

Why environmental and geotechnical teams must unite data and work as one to better manage risks in brownfield projects. In the world of infrastructure, the most significant risks often lie hidden belo...

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New UK bill aims to unlock geotechnical data and save billions in infrastructure projects

A new legislative proposal in the United Kingdom aims to transform how geotechnical and ground investigation data is collected, stored, and shared across the construction and infrastructure sectors....

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USACE tests bedrock anchors for Arkansas river low water dam near Sand Springs

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is designing a low water dam on the Arkansas River near Sand Springs, Oklahoma, as part of the Arkansas River Corridor Project, and the Dam Safety Production Center b...

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Early soil borings start at the Nashville's tunnel Music City Loop project

In a new project update about Nashville's tunnel Music City Loop, the Boring Company reported that the work includes geotechnical borings as part of its permitting and design process. Crews have also...

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Taylor Bridge Investigations Lay Groundwork for Geotechnical Design and Long-Term Infrastructure Renewal

Geotechnical investigations are underway at the Taylor Bridge, a 721-metre-long structure built in 1960 that spans the Peace River on Highway 97. These studies are intended to guide a long-term infra...

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The New Flagship of Offshore Site Investigation

A new chapter in offshore geotechnical investigation begins with the launch of Bridgewater Discovery, a newly refurbished, high-performance survey vessel. Originally built in 2008 and extensively re...

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Going digital: US Army Corps of Engineers turns $500k into $500m data asset

Dataforensics unlocked incredible value for the US Army Corps of Engineers by moving subsurface data to the cloud, saving years in migration time and 62,700 work hours along the way.  For decades, th...

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