Ground Engineering Solutions
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Read all about the latest advancements in geotechnical design and engineering – our thoughts, research findings and more
Paper review: Consolidation Is Just Hydraulics – A Dissenting View Worth Taking Seriously
We found a recent paper by the Laboratoire d’essais, d’études et d’expertises (L3E) to be particularly interesting. Here’s a quick summary on this novel work and
Paper review: Secondary Compression Is Not Constant – Why the Creep Coefficient Needs to Reflect the Soil’s State
We found a recent paper by the university of South Australia / New South Wales to be particularly interesting. Here’s a quick summary on this novel
Paper review: Predicting Ground Vibrations from Vibro-Replacement and Vibro-Compaction – What the Data Actually Show
We found a recent paper by Keller (Singapore) to be particularly interesting. Here’s a quick summary on this novel work and how we see its potential
Paper review: When the Ground Isn’t Saturated: Extending Soil Mechanics to a Wider World
We found a recent paper by Kobe University, Chuo University and the Yokosuka Port & Airport Research Insitute and the Japan Agency for Marine Science
Paper review: What 43 Years of Settlement Data Can Teach Us: A Lesson from San Francisco Bay
We found a recent paper by Curtis Jensen and Michael Jefferies to be particularly interesting. Here’s a quick summary on this novel work and how
Paper review: So what is “Heterarchical granular dynamics”?
We found a recent paper by the University of Sydney to be particularly interesting. Here’s a quick summary on this novel work and how we
Earthworks for Land Development
1. Engineered fill in context These notes are written around land development and industrial development projects. These types of projects are distinct from other projects
What to expect from NHBC’s new guidance on engineered fills
The NHBC have produced some useful guidance on engineered fills – we were on the industrial liaison panel.
Effective Cone Penetration Testing Strategies
The most common question we get asked is why use cone penetration testing (CPT) instead of intrusive investigations?
Unique insight into development of tensile stresses in geomaterials
Dr Ian Murray discusses his doctoral research efforts recently published in Geótechnique.
Just an analyst…?
Why are management roles promoted within the engineering industry rather than analytical ones?
Growing Chinese influence…..in ground engineering
Commending the technical excellence of Chinese geotechnical researchers off the back of reading two fantastic papers in this month’s Géotechnique.
One of the industry’s most innovative sectors delivers again
Two new publications show that the temporary works sector is current, relevant and continuing to innovate.
Hidden Champions: Outsourcing the Right Way
Welcoming the government’s new outsourcing playbook.
Modified fills in residential construction? The answer is yes…
On modification of fills in the residential construction sector.
Climate Change: The most important chart in the world
In these, divided times, unity in Katowice.
Morandi bridge collapse Italy – Epic fail of infrastructure investment?
Tragic Italian bridge collapse points to broader problems in infrastructure asset management.
What’s wrong with the Government’s new Construction Sector Deal?
Some good ideas but too narrow in scope and, ultimately, no new ideas.
Three Key Geotechnical Takeaways from Rankine Lecture
A wonderful contribution from a great practitioner.
Becoming a Data Driven Consulting Firm
In an era of ubiquitous technology, are engineers using their data well?
Ground Engineering
Blog
Read all about the latest advancements in geotechnical design and engineering – our thoughts, research findings and more
Paper review: Consolidation Is Just Hydraulics – A Dissenting View Worth Taking Seriously
We found a recent paper by the Laboratoire d’essais, d’études et d’expertises (L3E) to be particularly interesting. Here’s a quick summary on this novel work and
Paper review: Secondary Compression Is Not Constant – Why the Creep Coefficient Needs to Reflect the Soil’s State
We found a recent paper by the university of South Australia / New South Wales to be particularly interesting. Here’s a quick summary on this novel
Paper review: Predicting Ground Vibrations from Vibro-Replacement and Vibro-Compaction – What the Data Actually Show
We found a recent paper by Keller (Singapore) to be particularly interesting. Here’s a quick summary on this novel work and how we see its potential
Paper review: When the Ground Isn’t Saturated: Extending Soil Mechanics to a Wider World
We found a recent paper by Kobe University, Chuo University and the Yokosuka Port & Airport Research Insitute and the Japan Agency for Marine Science
Paper review: What 43 Years of Settlement Data Can Teach Us: A Lesson from San Francisco Bay
We found a recent paper by Curtis Jensen and Michael Jefferies to be particularly interesting. Here’s a quick summary on this novel work and how