Reinforced soil – the quay wall structure for the future?
Steel and concrete are the most common materials used in quay wall structures. The application of these materials contributes to a high emission of greenhouse gasses such as CO2 and the materials make up a large part of the construction costs. This graduate research examines whether alternative quay wall structures have the potential to be more cost effective and more sustainable compared to conventional structures for inland ports. An innovative quay wall of reinforced soil was designed and quay elements implemented to make a quay wall structure. A comparison was then made based on the criteria costs and sustainability between the innovative quay design and two conventional quays.
Geotechnical & Geophysical Investigations for Offshore and Nearshore Developments
A handbook providing geotechnical and geophysical data acquisition techniques for characterising offshore and nearshore soil conditions. Download Click here to download the PDF 'Geotechnical &am
Land Reclamation Using Calcium Oxide (CaO) Improved Soil in Japan
An increase in the quantity of dredged material combined with a decrease in available land for disposal has led to extensive research for unusual ways to improve and use the dredged soil.
Estimating the Immeasurable: Soil Properties
This IADC Award-winning paper tackles the problem that knowledge of soil properties is essential for an efficient excavation process, but measurement equipment is complex and expensive. Estimation methods using simulators may be the solution.