Geotechnical Monitoring Articles
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Revolutionizing Environmental Remediation: Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Data Management and Compliance
This article sheds light on the pivotal role of data management in the environmental remediation field and explores how advanced technology can transform industry practices. From the challenges of data retention and sharing to ensuring regulatory compliance and addressing security concerns, we delve into the solutions offered by ESdat’s innovative platform. The Data Dilemma in ...
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Non-Woven Polyester Paper: What it is and How it Works
Curious about the secret behind durable and uniform membrane manufacturing? Explore our non-woven paper's vital role in systems like MEMS' FCS-330, where it ensures membrane integrity during casting processes. Picture a support material offering not only superior sheet uniformity but also remarkable water and heat resistance, crucial for membrane systems operating in demanding environments. ...
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An Interview with Warwick Wood (Managing Director) at EarthScience Information Systems Pty Ltd (EScIS): Environmental Data Management for Contractors
As an environmental data expert, can you share your perspective on the remediation field and how your technology can be leveraged to improve the way in which the industry works? One of the biggest challenges we see across our industry is the retention of environmental monitoring data and access to it. For instance, contractors often share data with multiple stakeholders, whether as part of a ...
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Using Geosynthetics to Stabilize Soils in a Harsh Environment
Mine Site Erosion Problems One of the largest nickel mining sites in the world is located on the island of New Caledonia in the South Pacific. Due to the size of the mining project and the terrain of the site, significant cut-and-fill work for civil engineering structures was ...
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Customizing Steel Structure Warehouses to Meet Specific Requirements
Steel structure warehouses have gained immense popularity in the industrial and commercial sectors due to their durability, cost-effectiveness, and versatility. One of the key advantages of steel structures is their ability to be customized to meet specific requirements, offering a tailor-made solution for businesses with unique needs. In this article, we will explore the customization options ...
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What is a three-dimensional geotechnical drainage net?
A three-dimensional geotechnical drainage net is made of high-density polyethylene. It is a material used in geotechnical engineering for drainage, filtration, and soil reinforcement. It is made from high-strength polymer materials that offer tensile strength, chemical resistance, and excellent drainage ...
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Key Considerations for the Installation of Intermodal Gantry Cranes
Container terminals play a pivotal role in global trade by facilitating the efficient movement of goods between ships, trucks, and trains. To optimize operations and enhance productivity, many terminals are incorporating intermodal gantry cranes (IGCs) into their infrastructure. The installation of these cranes requires careful planning and consideration of various factors to ensure smooth and ...
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Maximizing ice road open season and worker safety with real time temperature data
The Arctic region is facing an unprecedented crisis as temperatures soar nearly four times higher than in the rest of the world1. This warming trend has caused the operating window of ice and winter roads to shrink, leaving remote northern communities and industries with limited access to transport essential goods and resources during the winter months. A recent study found that a further rise ...
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Why beadedstream Recommends Conduit for Digital Temperature Cables
When it comes to protecting your digital temperature cables, beadedstream places great emphasis on the use of conduit. In this article, we will delve into the reasons behind this recommendation, highlighting the benefits and key considerations for different applications. By understanding the importance of conduit, particularly in remote and challenging environments, you can ensure the longevity ...
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Optimizing Temperature Monitoring for Artificial Ground Freezing Projects with Digital Thermistor Strings
What is artificial ground freezing? Artificial ground freezing is an engineering technique that is commonly used for groundwater control and/or excavation support for shafts and tunneling projects, and mine sites1. It involves drilling closely-spaced pipes into the ground and then running coolants, such as chilled brine between -25 °C and -35 °C, through them to extract heat from the ...
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Permafrost Thaw: Monitoring Ground Temperature to Assess Climate, Ecological, & Infrastructure Impacts
Permafrost is a critical component of the Earth’s cryosphere and plays a crucial role in regulating the planet’s climate. However, permafrost is vulnerable to changes in temperature, and as global temperatures rise, it is thawing at an alarming rate. This thawing process can lead to a cascade of environmental, ecological, and infrastructure impacts1. Permafrost temperature monitoring ...
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The Cathodic Protection IIoT Evolution
New Challenges Are Overcome With Technology That Is More Advanced — And Now More Accessible The CP industry is incredibly dynamic with constant change in regulations, technology development, new products and best practices. The team at MOBILTEX is keenly aware of this and is continually working with customers and industry peers to identify the top trends and greatest challenges that ...
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Changes to Pipeline Integrity Management Under the ‘Mega Rule’
A decade in the making, but it’s finally here. In the wake of incidents like the 2010 San Bruno pipeline explosion and the 2012 Sissonville rupture, pipeline regulations are being updated to put a bigger emphasis on public safety and the environment. Pipeline owners and operators are well aware of the significant overhaul to the Pipeline And Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s ...
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Pipeline Integrity Monitoring Overview
Understanding Pipeline Integrity Pipeline integrity is all about keeping pipelines operating properly throughout their life cycle. From design and construction to maintenance and inspection to decommissioning and retirement, pipeline integrity engineers work to ensure pipelines and their related components are reliable, sustainable, and safe throughout their service life. Pipeline integrity can ...
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What is ERP Software? A guide for field services
Efficient field service management is vital to delivering exceptional customer experiences, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software is a tool that can help you achieve this. But what is ERP software, and how can it help you improve field service management? In this detailed guide, we'll look at what ERP software is, explore its benefits and drawbacks and discuss the steps you can take to ...
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Outfall Tunnel Ground Freezing - Case Study
The shafts for an outfall tunnel in New York required shoring for excavation support and groundwater control. Since there was limited room at site, ground freezing was selected to provide the shoring, instead of a diaphragm wall. Ground temperature monitoring was a critical component, to allow for modeling of the freeze bulbs and to verify when it was safe to begin excavation of the shaft. ...
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Innovative Applications for Ground Temperature Profiling in Geotechnical Monitoring
“Because temperature changes can be indicative of other processes occurring within the ground, these sensors [temperature cables and thermistors] can provide useful data to engineers when site conditions start to ...
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A Guide to Thermistor Strings
What are thermistor strings? A thermistor, coined from “thermal” and “resistor”, is a sensor that changes resistance based upon temperature. It is used to measure temperatures within a specified range by using calibration tables to convert from resistance to temperature. Thermistor strings are cables with integrated thermistors, usually pressed into a bead-like node ...
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French Drain Monitoring at Toe of Tailings Dam - Case Study
SSR Mining needed to monitor the temperature profile along their French Drain system each winter. Freeze of the drain could result in seepage from the tailings pond into the adjacent lake. beadedstream’s solution allowed them to collect high quality data to monitor the performance of the drain and to mitigate any freezing that ...
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Understanding Hoop Stress in Geocells
When constructing roadways over soft soils and weak subgrades, geocells are one of the most powerful value engineering tools available to the civil engineering and construction industries today. Understandably, some engineers may be apprehensive about using a geosynthetic product for which they have an incomplete technical understanding. So, if you’ve ever wondered how geocells work in load ...
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