by Andrew Lees, on 09-Sep-2021 04:39:48
A landslide is the movement of a mass of earth, rock or debris down a slope, under the force of gravity: the self-weight of the material wanting to fall down …
Read Storyby Jonathan Cook, on 17-Sep-2020 04:02:36
Research has shown that Tensar TriAx is more effective at stabilising granular layers and improving overall road pavement performance than Tensar biaxial geogrid – it all comes down to TriAx’s …
Read Storyby Andrew Lees, on 06-Feb-2020 04:50:08
Land reclamation has been used for centuries to create new, useable land from the sea, lakes and rivers, to provide extra space for agriculture, homes, ports, transport and industry. There …
Read Storyby Jonathan Cook, on 16-Jan-2020 05:05:32
Cement and chemical stabilisation is not the only green and cost-effective alternative to dig and replace for delivering a robust and long-lasting roads network. Two of the central pillars of …
Read Storyby Andrew Lees, on 28-Nov-2019 04:50:59
Liquefaction can occur when saturated or partially saturated loose sands lose strength and stiffness due to a rapid increase in pore water pressure due to cyclic loading, such as during …
Read Storyby Andrew Lees, on 21-Nov-2019 05:43:00
What is geotechnical settlement? In geotechnical engineering, settlement is defined as the downward movement of the ground due to changes in stresses within it. Excessive ground movements can cause damage …
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