Introduction In July of this year, 480 geotechnical professionals from New Zealand, Australia, and further afield (16 countries were represented!), headed to tropical north Queensland for the 14th Australia and New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics. New Zealand had a good presence at the conference, with…
Keywords: Geogrid, Geosynthetic, Bridge Abutment, GRS Design, Bridge Foundations Abstract This study investigated the performance of geogrid reinforced bridge abutments for their use in New Zealand. Over the past couple of decades geosynthetics, and geogrids in particular, were employed to create a reinforced soil block…
ABSTRACT This paper outlines the increasing importance of incorporating digital tools and initiatives into large scale infrastructure projects subject to complex ground conditions. The development and operation of large-scale iron ore mining operations in the Pilbara, Western Australia necessitated the upgrade of the wharf…
ABSTRACT This paper describes the design evolution of two NDRRA (Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements) sites, designated as 9501 and 4551, damaged in March 2017 by Category 4 Severe Tropical Cyclone Debbie and associated intense rainfall and subsequent flooding. The sites were two…
ABSTRACT Trees in urban environments cool cities, capture carbon, and reduce stormwater runoff through enhanced initial losses. However, their root systems require uncompacted soil to grow, a requirement that is inconsistent with optimal pavement performance. To accommodate trees in roadways, carparks and pedestrian accessways, Citygreen…
Abstract The Otway Ranges in southwest Victoria rank among the most susceptible areas for landslides in Australia. In December 2015, a bushfire led to significant loss of vegetation and property damage in the townships of Wye River and Separation Creek which are located on the…
