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Have you seen the May issue of INFORMED INFRASTRUCTURE? 👀 Our very own Alan Jones authored a PDH Course on the topic of "Enriching Geotechnical Models Via Real-Time Sensor Data Analysis" with expert insights from Cristian de Santos. 💡 Cristian is the CEO and co-founder of SAALG Geomechanics—an engineering software company that applies the learnings from his academic research to the problem of geotechnical uncertainty. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗗𝗛 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁: • The sources and costs of geotechnical uncertainty • The weaknesses of traditional geotechnical investigation and how they tend to increase geotechnical uncertainty • How and why analyzing data to enrich numerical models reduces geotechnical uncertainty • How back-analysis of geotechnical data with genetic algorithms can improve project outcomes Read the article, take the quiz, and download your PDH certificate for credit! 🎓 https://lnkd.in/ehm845JG #InformedInfrastructure #PDHcredit #PDHs #GeotechnicalUncertainty #SensorData #iTwinIoT

My published paper in AIP Publishing with the title Critical Success Factors (CSFs) in Brownfield Construction Project. https://lnkd.in/gztekFJ8

A must-read piece by Professor David Williams at the School of Engineering, University of Queensland. He highlights that focusing solely on the costs of tailings storage rehabilitation can discourage rehabilitation efforts post-closure. This can lead to increased impacts over time, exacerbating the situation. Instead, identifying potential opportunities for value-added rehabilitation and post-closure land use can set the rehabilitation budget and be a win for all stakeholders. Professor Williams discusses the role of technology and innovation in improving tailings management. #TailingsManagement #Innovation #Technology #Rehabilitation https://lnkd.in/eQp3CJKT

I'm happy to announce the release of the second course in my educational series, "Geotechnical Engineering From Theory to Practice." Following the success of my inaugural course on the "Bearing Capacity (Resistance) of Shallow Foundations" , it's time to explore the critical and complex world of "Settlement Analysis of Shallow Foundations." For this course, I've chosen Settle3 as our primary software tool. Renowned for its widespread use across North America and the Middle East, Settle3 offers deep insights into settlement analysis, making it an invaluable resource for our studies. This comprehensive course boasts over 100 videos, covering virtually every facet of this multifaceted subject. I'm confident that we've addressed 99% of the topics that stir debate and curiosity in the field of settlement analysis. Discover the rich content we've prepared by checking out the details below. I'm offering a 25% discount on the course—find the link in the first comment below. In recognition of the importance of foundational knowledge, several videos, particularly those focusing on the consolidation process, are available for free viewing. Given the complexity of consolidation and its impact on settlement analysis, these videos are open to all, emphasizing their critical role in our understanding of the subject. For direct access, please refer to Chapter 12 in the link at the first comment. Who will benefit from this course? 1- Undergraduate or recent graduate students with a keen interest in Geotechnical Engineering. 2- Colleagues seeking a deeper understanding of the North American approach to geotechnical challenges. 3- Site Geotechnical Engineers eager to broaden their knowledge and explore various design aspects within our field. I invite you to dive into this journey of discovery and advancement. Your feedback is invaluable to me, so please don't hesitate to share your thoughts and experiences as you progress through the course.

What are the benefits of GPR technology? The use of GPR feeds important data into subsurface utility engineering processes to improve the reliability of subsurface information and geolocation accuracy of buried utilities. There is growing evidence that the use of SUE in infrastructure projects has a positive return on investment. - U.S. Department Of Transportation ROI of $4.62 per $1.00 invested ‘Cost Savings on Highway Projects Utilizing Subsurface Utility Engineering’ (Purdue University, 1999) - Ontario Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association ROI of $3.41 per $1.00 invested ‘Subsurface Utility Engineering in Ontario: Challenges and Opportunities’ (University of Toronto, 2005) - Pennsylvania DOT ROI of $21.00 per $1.00 invested ‘Subsurface Utility Engineering Manual’ (Pennsylvania State University, 2007 - University of Toronto ROI of $2.05 to $6.59 per $1.00 invested ‘Evaluating the use of Subsurface Utility Engineering in Canada’ (University of Toronto, 2006) The use of locating technologies such as GPR assist greatly in improving our understanding of what lies beneath the surface of the ground and other structure and increasingly shows quantifiable benefit in improving the positional accuracy of subsurface infrastructure. #impulseradar #gpr #groundpenetratingradar #georadar

The Settlement Analysis Module in English is available now

Think about a complex problem—one with countless interconnected variables requiring interdisciplinary engagement and genuine creativity. One might imagine trying to solve the problem of ships losing propulsion during high waves or assessing the viability of a hydrogen-powered mine. It is problems like these that the students of the Master of Engineering Leadership are working to solve, not just after their degree, but as part of it. From capstone projects or practicums with industry partners, all specializations in #MEL incorporate assignments and projects connected to industry challenges and based on real-world data. Past projects include developing a water safety plan for a small island community in BC (Integrated Water Management), assessing the feasibility of green ammonia production in Trinidad & Tobago (Sustainable Process Engineering), and both of the ideas mentioned above (Clean Energy Engineering and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering respectively) For many, it's these projects that make this program what it is; follow the link in the comments to explore some of the great work done by past students. We want to know what kind of project you'd be interested in; share your thoughts in the comments! #UBCMEL #mastersofengineering #engineeringmasters #engineeringleadership #engineeringleaders #CleanEnergyEngineering #IntegratedWaterManagement

Subsurface utility engineering (SUE) has come a long way since it was first introduced in the early 2000s. The adoption of this practice has set a high. but attainable. bar for the collection and depiction of existing utilities. https://lnkd.in/eUaRDCvJ

#ThrowbackThursday at Brunel University, providing a talk to MSc Infrastructure Management students, linking asset management with the work we do in contaminated land and geotechnical engineering 👷🏼♀️ #contaminatedland #stem #womeninstem #geotechnicalengineering #infrastructuremanagement #womeninengineering

$4.62 in savings for every $1.00 spent on Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)! Crazy, right?! But this is the actual result of a Purdue University study published in 1999. Here is an excerpt from the publication: "A savings of $4.62 for every $1.00 spent on SUE was quantified from a total of 71 projects. These projects had a combined construction value in excess of $1 billion. The costs of obtaining Quality Level "B" (QL B) and Quality Level "A" (QL A) data on these 71 projects were less than 0.5 percent of the total construction costs, and it resulted in a construction savings of 1.9 percent over traditional Quality Level C (QL C) and/or Quality Level D (QL D) data."  Here is a link to the publication: https://lnkd.in/gcz4B3Cg Do you have a project coming up? I can help you save some money on that project...