11.04.2020 (760 Clicks)
Naples-Bari High-Speed Railyway in Italy: Salini Impregilo and Astaldi work on Project in full Respect of Safety Protocols
Work continues on the high-speed railway between Naples and Bari currently under construction and involving Salini Impregilo and Astaldi, two protagonists of Progetto Italia, a project to create Webuild, a large group able to compete more effectively on international markets. At a time of national emergency with the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), work on the Naples-Cancello section of the railway is going ahead with a workforce of 200 people and the support of subcontractors from various parts of Italy in full respect of the measures put in place to prevent infection.
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09.04.2020 (717 Clicks)
M4: back to work on Milan’s new Metro Line
Salini Impregilo and Astaldi have resumed work on the M4, the new metro line for Milan, and, together with the city, M4 SpA and other operators involved in the project, have reintroduced all the necessary measures to protect as much as possible the health of workers as they proceed with the strategic project for the city’s sustainable mobility.
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09.04.2020 (661 Clicks)
Skanska builds new double-track on the West Coast Line in Sweden
Skanska has signed a contract with the Swedish Transport Administration to build double-track on the West Coast Line, Sweden. The contract is worth about SEK 1.7 billion, which will be included in the order bookings for Sweden for the second quarter 2020.
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09.04.2020 (639 Clicks)
Skanska signs Amendments to existing Contract for Transit Infrastructure in New York, USA
Skanska has signed amendments to a contract with an existing client for transit infrastructure in New York, USA. A total of USD 34 M, about SEK 330 M, will be included in the US order bookings for the first quarter 2020.
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08.04.2020 (694 Clicks)
Resource Exports strong but Covid-19 Impacts to come
Queensland’s resources have propelled the value of the State’s exports to $83.3 billion in the 12 months to February 2020, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data.
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08.04.2020 (872 Clicks)
Bridge Collapse in Italy
A bridge in northern Italy has collapsed today.
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08.04.2020 (788 Clicks)
Wärtsilä Engine Technology will enable Saudi Arabia Mining Site Power Plant to efficiently utilise Solar Energy
The technology group Wärtsilä will supply the engineering, equipment, and technical advisory for a 44 MW power plant to be installed at the Mansourah & Massarah Gold Project mine in Saudi Arabia. It will be the first newbuild power project in the country to utilise a hybrid concept, with engine technology and solar energy.
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07.04.2020 (762 Clicks)
ABB accelerates Remote Connectivity for Customer Operations
Company expedites rollout of and access to remote service tools and digital solutions across critical industry
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07.04.2020 (757 Clicks)
Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA appoints new Managing Director
Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA has announced the appointment of Damiano Violi as Managing Director. Joining the business from 1 April, Damiano’s appointment demonstrates Yanmar’s commitment to continued international growth and becoming a leader in the compact equipment market.
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07.04.2020 (708 Clicks)
Fugro increases Houston Laboratory advanced Soil Testing Capacity
Fugro’s Houston laboratory, one of the largest private geotechnical laboratories in the world, has recently doubled its advanced soil testing capacity for three-way bender element triaxial and cyclic simple shear testing to meet the growing demand from offshore wind projects in the US.
Three-way bender element testing is performed on triaxial tests and uses piezoelectric transducers to determine shear wave velocity in different directions, which is incorporated into the design of the offshore wind turbine foundations. Cyclic simple shear tests determine the dynamic soil properties used to analyse offshore wind turbines under wave and seismic loading conditions.
By the end of June, Fugro will have increased cyclic simple shear testing and triaxial testing capacity by 60 % through a total of 20 automated triaxial stations. These automated stations control the vertical and horizontal stresses that replicate the unique conditions of the soil surrounding wind farm turbine foundations to determine the soil’s holding capacity.
Victor Taboada, Fugro’s Marine Geotechnical Engineering Manager in the Americas, said: “This expansion of our advanced laboratory testing capabilities is an exciting development that will ensure our ability to fulfil the increasing soil testing requirements coming from time-sensitive offshore wind projects in the US.”
Located on Fugro’s Houston campus, the Houston laboratory currently occupies 1200 m² and employs 30 laboratory technicians managing over 140 testing stations. Fugro’s international reach allows the Houston laboratory to provide round-the-clock solutions by utilising the increasing capacity of Fugro’s geotechnical laboratories across the world, including in the UK, Australia, Singapore and, following the recent acquisition of OREX SC, in Belgium.
Source: Fugro
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23.12.2022
Focus on Responsibility – from inner Conviction
Taking responsibility as a result of inner conviction – in both private and professional contexts – helps us cope with today’s immense personal and societal challenges.
...#Mining #Tunnelling #Geotechnics #Energy
23.12.2022
Corrosion Protection of Micropiles
Micropiles often provide a favourable solution for deep foundation problems especially when significant constraints such as confined construction sites or vibration limitations have been identified....
#FRIEDR. ISCHEBECK GMBH #Geotechnics #grouting #grouting works
20.10.2022
World’s longest Railway Tunnel Project – supported by innovative Conveyor Digitalisation and reliable Engineering
The consortium BTC Brennero Tunnel Construction and the Hosch Group jointly delivered on a world-class tunnelling project by combining excellent engineering with the innovative remote monitoring system Hoschiris Discover. System integration in May 2021 has effectively prevented any instances of serious belt damage. Moreover, service missions have become more efficient and can be scheduled on-demand....
#Brennero Tunnel Construction (BTC) #HOSCH-Foerdertechnik Recklinghausen GmbH #Tunnelling #Traffic tunnels #Conveyor technology #Digitalisation
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07.02.2023 - 09.02.2023
UCT 2023 - 28th Annual Underground Construction Technology
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World’s longest Railway Tunnel Project – supported by innovative Conveyor Digitalisation and reliable Engineering
17. October 2022 (597 Clicks)
The consortium BTC Brennero Tunnel Construction and the Hosch Group jointly delivered on a world-class tunnelling project by combining excellent engineering with the innovative remote monitoring system Hoschiris Discover.
#Brennero Tunnel Construction (BTC) #HOSCH-Foerdertechnik Recklinghausen GmbH #Tunnelling #Traffic tunnels #Conveyor technology #Digitalisation
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RAG-Technikchronik - Buch 5: Technikentwicklung in der Grubensicherheit - Band II
01. November 2020 (2679 Clicks)
Das Buch 5 der Reihe „Dokumentation der technischen Entwicklung bei der RAG“ stellt die Entwicklungen der vergangenen fünf Jahrzehnte aus dem Bereich Grubensicherheit dar. Der zweite Band behandelt die Staubbekämpfung und die technischen Maßnahmen im Arbeitsschutz.
#RAG Aktiengesellschaft #Mining #underground mining #abandoned mining #de-dusting technology #ventilation, dust extraction
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12.01.2023 (296 Clicks)
Europe’s largest Deposit of Rare Earth Metals is located in the Kiruna Area
LKAB has identified significant deposits of rare earth elements in the Kiruna...
#LKAB #Mining #Energy #underground mining
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30.12.2022 (191 Clicks)
Webuild and CSC: "Lilia" TBM ready for mechanical excavation in the Brenner Base Tunnel
The TBM named "Lilia" is ready to start mechanically excavating one...
#Webuild S.p.A. #Implenia Construction GmbH #Galleria di Base del Brennero - Brenner Basistunnel BBT SE #Herrenknecht AG #Tunnelling #Traffic tunnels
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07.01.2023 (184 Clicks)
Masan High-Tech Materials integrates global R&D activities under leadership of H.C. Starck Tungsten Powders
H.C. Starck Tungsten Powders is bringing together the research and developmen...
#H.C. Starck Tungsten GmbH #Mining
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07.01.2023 (164 Clicks)
Implenia wins large and complex tunnelling project in Norway – E03 Boknafjord tunnel
- Joint Venture of Implenia and Stangeland Maskin selected to plan and ...
#Implenia Construction GmbH #Tunnelling #Traffic tunnels
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