Abstract We describe the development, curriculum content and pedagogic context of the Master of Engineering Geology (MEG) programme at the University of Auckland. This programme is in its 5th year, and is currently one of the few active postgraduate engineering geology programmes in Australasia. Since…
ABSTRACT Deep basements and structures such as shafts for infrastructure often require embedded retaining walls to allow safe excavation and the control of groundwater. In urban environments the effects of retaining structure deformation and settlement associated with dewatering or groundwater drawdown can be significant…
ABSTRACT The Cutter Soil Mixing (CSM) method was used for in-situ mixing of contaminated reclaim ground at Wynyard Point, in the waterfront area of Auckland, to facilitate the installation of a large diameter outfall pipeline. A soil/cement block was formed by the CSM working…
ABSTRACT Significant portions of land east of Great South Road in Takanini have been progressively rezoned for development since approximately 2004. With the introduction of the Auckland Unitary Plan, additional land has been identified for future urban development. This land is typically underlain by…
ABSTRACT The Wynyard Edge Alliance (Auckland Council, the Crown represented by Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Downer, McConnell Dowell, Beca, Tonkin & Taylor Ltd) was formed to design and construct the infrastructure to support the 36th America’s Cup event in Auckland. In addition…
ABSTRACT The City Rail Link project connects the existing Britomart rail terminus in Auckland’s CBD with the Mt Eden Station on the North Auckland Line. The c.3km-long route traverses a wide range of geology and ground conditions. Most of the tunnelling will be within…
Introduction The Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP) introduced new regulations for groundwater take and diversion in the Auckland Region. Whilst the authors of the rules unquestionably had the correct intentions, the interpretation and application of the regulations has been overly conservative and lacking in context. The…
Abstract This paper describes a study on seismic coefficient and dynamic earth pressure distribution of a geo-grid reinforced Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) retaining wall. Dynamic finite element modeling is implemented on the wall to investigate its dynamic responses under selected historic ground motions for a…
Abstract The shrink swell test, which combines both the shrink strain and the swell strain, was developed in Australia in the 1980s. This test now underpins a codified approach to the foundation design of lightweight buildings on expansive (reactive) soils in Australia and New Zealand….
