Geosynthetic, Industry Associations, Primary Industry Sustainability, Sustainable Structural Concrete
The IGS has published the first of a series of case studies showcasing the benefits geosynthetics can have on the environment. The profiles detail the many ways geosynthetics have supported more sustainable construction, whether through the use of more...
Ground Improvement–Retaining + Soil Reinforcement, Hydraulic Structures–Coastal + Waterways, Mateenbar, Pavements–Road, Rail, Sea + Airports, Primary Industry Sustainability, Sustainable Structural Concrete
The Toko Toru Tapu church in Manutuke, Gisborne, is one of the most important Maori churches in New Zealand. The church has a rich history and is adorned with work by renowned carver, Rukupo. Rukupo is regarded as one of the most illustrious carvers from the 19th...
Ground Improvement–Retaining + Soil Reinforcement, Hydraulic Structures–Coastal + Waterways, Mateenbar, Pavements–Road, Rail, Sea + Airports, Primary Industry Sustainability, Sustainable Structural Concrete
In 2009, Pete Renshaw boarded an almost empty, 737 from Australia and island-hopped his way to the Marshall Islands. He spent a week on the islands, meeting with contractors who were building 12 schools with engineering consultancy, BECA. The project was part of the...
Ground Improvement–Retaining + Soil Reinforcement, Hydraulic Structures–Coastal + Waterways, Mateenbar, Pavements–Road, Rail, Sea + Airports, Primary Industry Sustainability, Sustainable Structural Concrete
Designing and constructing a skate park calls on specialized skills and material technology to deliver a park suitable for high-performance athletes. The flexural and lightweight traits of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) composite rebar proved to be a major...
Ground Improvement–Retaining + Soil Reinforcement, Hydraulic Structures–Coastal + Waterways, Mateenbar, Pavements–Road, Rail, Sea + Airports, Primary Industry Sustainability, Sustainable Structural Concrete
Now, that’s what we call a photo! That’s our Central Interceptor micro-Tunnel Boring Machine, Domenica, breaking through to the Haycock Avenue shaft in Mt Roskill. That means, she’s finished her first drive. The link sewers that Domenica is creating will connect to...
Ground Improvement–Retaining + Soil Reinforcement, Hydraulic Structures–Coastal + Waterways, Mateenbar, Pavements–Road, Rail, Sea + Airports, Primary Industry Sustainability, Sustainable Structural Concrete
The City Rail Link Ltd and Link Alliance reach another huge milestone ending a 7-month journey of the tunnel boring machine (TBM), respectfully named Dame Whina Cooper. It was great to see Mateenbar™ doing what it was made to do – allow the TBM to bore through the...
