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GeoResources Journal 4-2019
22. November 2019
( 22757 Clicks / 11297 Downloads )
ISSN: Print 2364-8422 / Online 2364-8430
We are pleased to present to you the issue 4-2019 of the English Journal GeoResources.
Here is the table of contents. To download the GeoResources Journal click on individual headlines of the articles!







Citation Page: 5–6
Opening new Horizons for liveable Cities
Finding eco- and climate-friendly infrastructure solutions for liveable cities, here space and financial resources are limited, poses huge challenges. If hese are to be tackled effectively engineers need to think outside the box and xplore new horizons.







Citation Page: 7–9
Innovative Vinyl Sheet Piles protect Climate and Environment
Innovative sheet piles made of plasticizerfree polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) are regulated in the German standard DIN16456. They are an economical solution in various applications as an alternative to conventional steel sheet piling. They also make an important contribution to climate and environmental protection, particularly in the rewetting of moors.







Citation Page: 10
Geogrid made from recycled PET
Huesker launched the world’s first geogrid made from 100% recycled PET. The new product offers the same quality as its conventional counterpart.







Citation Page: 11–16
Building with Geosynthetics in the Stuttgart-Ulm Major Project of the Deutsche Bahn AG – Part 2 Geogrid Applications
In the major project Stuttgart-Ulm of the Deutsche Bahn AG, geosynthetics are used in various areas and with different functions. This part 2 of a series of papers deals with applications of geogrids with a reinforcement function.







Citation Page: 17–18
Soil Cement Foundations in no Time without Soil Exchange
Soil cement can be produced without excavating the soil and backfilling thanks to the Schökem process. The innovative method caters for manifold application possibilities in special foundation engineering.







Citation Page: 19–22
Over 1,200 Meters per Month at the Bheri Babai Diversion Multipurpose Project in Nepal
Bheri Babai Diversion Multipurpose Project (BBDMP) is one of Nepal’s 11 National Pride Projects-prioritized plans sanctioned by the Government of Nepal to further develop the mostly rural country. The BBDMP TBM excavation was a success. Nepal’s first tunnel boring machine broke through in April 2019 – about one year ahead of the project schedule.







Citation Page: 23–26
SCAUT – the Swiss Competence Center for the innovative Use of the Underground Space
The GeoResources Team interviewed Klaus Wachter, CEO of SCAUT, the Swiss Center of Applied Underground Technologies. This competence center seeks to employ existing know-how for the innovative use of the underground space.







Citation Page: 28–33
Plug-in Crosscut Element – How standardised pre-manufactured Crosscut Wall Systems improve overall Tunnelling Effectiveness
The Plug-in Crosscut Element (PCE) is a highly standardised, high precision pre-manufactured and fully assembled ready-to-install concrete wall system. It is designed to close cross connecting galleries in a tunnel in one step. This article explains the remarkable advantages of the innovative PCEs as less manufacturing cost, installation and commissioning time saving, increased safety, and high system reliability.







Citation Page: 34–38
Sustainable Mines of the Future with Energy Production and Storage
Of the top ten business risks facing the mining sector Ernst & Young ranks ‘License to operate’ in first place and ‘Energy mix’ sixth. Sustainability is therefore set to become increasingly important in the mining industry of the future. This article explains how energy production and storage can help overcome the challenges that lie ahead.







Citation Page: 39–42
Altering the Compressive Strength of Bunter Sandstone by Microwave Irradiation
Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences is currently conducting tests to determine how the compressive strength of rock can be altered by means of microwave irradiation. This paper presents the findings of tests carried out on samples of Odenwald Bunter sandstone.







Citation Page: 43–48
Innovative containerised Shaft Ventilation Plant for Projects in Belarus and the UK
CFT GmbH Compact Filter Technic has designed, built and installed containerised shaft ventilation systems for potash mines in Belarus and the UK. This article describes the new equipment and explains how the innovative design has proved successful.







Citation Page: 49–53
Implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a Key Element for Modernisation at the Construction Company Hochtief Polska
Construction is struggling with innovation, mainly due to intense price competition and low margins. The next innovation wave seems to be Building Information Modeling (BIM). This article deals with the implementation of BIM at Hochtief Polska.







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#Brennero Tunnel Construction (BTC) #HOSCH-Foerdertechnik Recklinghausen GmbH #Tunnelling #Traffic tunnels #Conveyor technology #Digitalisation
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RAG-Technikchronik - Buch 4: Technikentwicklung in der Logistik
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Das Buch 4 der Buchreihe „Dokumentation der technischen Entwicklung bei der RAG“ zeigt die Entwicklungen der vergangenen fünf Jahrzehnte im Bereich Logistik der RAG. Die Logistik unter Tage wurde durch die flächige Entwicklung des Steinkohlenbergbaus, z.B. durch Anschluss- oder Verbundbergwerke, und die Zunahme der Gewinnungsteufe vor erhebliche Herausforderungen gestellt.
#RAG Aktiengesellschaft #Mining #underground mining #abandoned mining
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12.01.2023 (325 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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24.01.2023 (214 Clicks)
K + S appointed Dr. Carin-Martina Tröltzsch to the Board of Executive Directors
The Supervisory Board of K+S Aktiengesellschaft has appointed Dr. Carin-Marti...
#K+S AG #Mining #underground mining
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07.01.2023 (206 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 (183 Clicks)
Implenia wins large and complex tunnelling project in Norway – E03 Boknafjord tunnel
- Joint Venture of Implenia and Stangeland Maskin selected to plan and ...
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