Tunnels not immune to environmental concerns
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The Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference (RETC) at Boston in Jun 1993 was attended by 1,000 engineers and contractors who discussed the impact of tunneling on environment. The construction of a tunnel is faced with the problem of water seeping in and a segmental precast concrete initial lining and a cast-in place final lining is constructed to make it waterproof. The RETC sponsored by the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical & Petroleum Engineers and by ASCE discussed about tunnel building projects in Europe.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1993
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Geotechs revisit slopes, embankments
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The American Society of Civil Engineers held a conference for geotechnical engineers entitled 'Stability and Performance of Slopes and Embankments' in berkeley, CA. The conference honored geotechnical industry leaders and focused on earthquake issues and waste landfills. Other topics included slope, static and seismic stability, the effectiveness of stability studies and slope remediation. Speakers also discussed geotechnical equipment and technique applications.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1992
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ASCE leads plans for 1994 National Engineers Week
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National Engineers Week, a yearly event sponsored by the nation's primary engineering societies, tries to teach people the role of engineers in American society. It lauds education programs, service projects and campaigns in which engineers participate. This program also encourages students to contribute to technology. The 1994 National Engineers week hopes to widen its horizons with the help of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1993
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