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Palm Islands – a view from space
Palm Islands – a view from space
July 9, 2020The Palm Islands are the largest artificial islands in the world. Built in the shape of a stylized palm tree, they are located on the outskirts of Dubai in the Persian Gulf. They are so large that they are visible to the naked eye from space. To create the look of the perfect palm tree, […]
Open pit protection and foundation design – Aparthotel Žnjan
Open pit protection and foundation design – Aparthotel Žnjan
June 26, 2020The construction of a new catering and tourism facility, the Aparthotel Žnjan, is planned in the southeastern part of the city of Split, in the seaside district of Žnjan. The location for the planned construction is between Šetalište Pape Ivana Pavla II Street on the south side and Put Žnjana Street on the north side. […]
Corner effect in a building pit – comparison of 2D and 3D analysis
Corner effect in a building pit – comparison of 2D and 3D analysis
June 18, 2020Design of the retaining structure (building pit) is important for choosing a reliable and cost-effective solution. This brings the necessity of a realistic calculation approach. Most of the computer programs for design of retaining structures are based on two-dimensional modeling. Two-dimensional (2D) plane-strain assumption is that section continues infinitely along the axis perpendicular to the […]
Rockfall and slope protection on state road D66, section 003, from km 15+000 to km 23+000
Rockfall and slope protection on state road D66, section 003, from km 15+000 to km 23+000
May 28, 2020Works on rockfall and slope protection on state road D66, section 003, from km 15+000 to km 23+000 are completed. We have carried out the engineering geological and geotechnical exploration and investigation works and made the main and detailed rockfall and slope protection design. In addition, we have carried out the engineering supervision which included […]
The Louisiana – from the most important road in history to a tourist attraction
The Louisiana – from the most important road in history to a tourist attraction
April 23, 2020The Louisiana road (also known as Louisiana and Via Ludovice) was one of the most important roads in Croatian history. It was the shortest road connecting Rijeka and Karlovac and one of the most significant roads in Austria-Hungary. Not only did it meet the requirements of developing commerce and both manufacturing and industrial production at […]
Retaining structures remediation methods
Retaining structures remediation methods
April 3, 2020Retaining structures are used to retain soil or rock mass. They are commonly used to retain changes of ground elevation and buttress the toe of slopes. There are several types of retaining structures: Gravity retaining walls Cantilever retaining walls Anchored and reinforced soil structures Gabion retaining walls Collapse of a retaining structure Total collapses of […]