Grouting – The History
Grouting in civil engineering refers to the injection of pumpable materials into a soil or rock formation to change its physical characteristics. It is one of the ways in which ground water can be controlled during…
Ground Anchors – The History: The main purpose of geotechnical ground anchors is to prevent horizontal movement, while stabilising retaining structures, including sheet pile, bored concrete pile and steel tubular walls. Additionally, they can prevent additional movement or stabilise existing…
What is the history of Soil Nails or Soil Nailing?
Soil nailing evolved from the New Austrian Tunnelling method which is a system for underground excavations in rock.
This method consists of passive steel reinforcement in the rock followed by…
Gabion Baskets – The History: Did you know that Gabions were originally used for protection for infantry and artillery? The portable gabions were made and deployed in little time wherever the enemy placed his fire. Leonardo da Vinci for example…
