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Analysis of Rockfall Fragmentation in the Torlesse Terrane Greywacke

Analysis of Rockfall Fragmentation in the Torlesse Terrane Greywacke

Introduction  Rockfall is a highly complex process that poses a major hazard to exposed elements such as transport corridors, infrastructure, services, and people (Chau et al., 2003; Corominas et al., 2005; Giacomini et al., 2009; Hungr et al., 1999; Zhao et al., 2017)2009; Hungr et…

Practical aspects of construction decisions for large wind turbine foundations

Practical aspects of construction decisions for large wind turbine foundations

The Stage 3 expansion of the Tararua wind farm involved construction of 31 new turbines. Cyclical rocking under wind loading requires a strong foundation material and particularly high stiffness. Greywacke rock was the preferred founding material. This paper concentrates on the practical aspects of construction…