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The Effect of Frost on Soil
The Effect of Frost on Soil
December 12, 2024Frost is a natural phenomenon that affects not only people’s daily lives but also the stability and characteristics of soil. When temperatures drop below zero, water in the soil’s pores freezes, causing processes such as volume expansion and changes in soil bearing capacity. These changes can have significant consequences for infrastructure, building foundations and the […]
Hotel Panorama – Geotechnical investigation and testing and open pit protection design
Hotel Panorama – Geotechnical investigation and testing and open pit protection design
November 28, 2024In the southeastern part of the town of Opatija, the reconstruction and extension of the Panorama Hotel is planned. As part of this reconstruction and extension, we participated in the development of the open pit protection design. The architectural design is sign by mataija x sipina x turato. Existing condition of the building The existing […]
Field Methods for Soil Parameter Testing
Field Methods for Soil Parameter Testing
November 14, 2024Pocket shear vane device and pocket penetrometer In safe design and execution of various interventions in the soil, such as building foundations, dams, embankments, tunnels and retaining structures, understanding the properties of the soil plays a significant role. Not only is it crucial to understand the soil properties but also to implement testing methods and […]
Open pit protection and foundation design for the New School in Kastav
Open pit protection and foundation design for the New School in Kastav
October 24, 2024Because of the increasing number of students, Milan Brozović Elementary School in Kastav, which currently has over 800 students, is facing the need to address the overburdening of its capacity and improve working conditions. In response to these challenges, the construction of a new branch school is planned. The architectural design was developed by 3LHD, […]
Impact of Waste Disposal on Landfill Stability
Impact of Waste Disposal on Landfill Stability
October 17, 2024Waste disposal at landfills is a complex process that requires precise planning, design and management to minimize the risks of environmental and safety issues and to ensure the long-term stability of the landfill structure. The stability of the landfill depends on a range of factors, including geological, technical and ecological aspects, and the proper control […]
Open pit protection design for the Health center in Opatija
Open pit protection design for the Health center in Opatija
September 26, 2024An expansion of the existing Health Center in the center of Opatija has been planned. The architectural design is by Athitektonsko-građevinski atelje d.o.o. To facilitate the execution of this construction project, we have developed the main and detailed temporary open pit protection design. The open pit protection is divided into three types, depending on the […]