Drilling boreholes for geotechnical purposes such as sampling, in-situ tests and permeability testing are usually performed with the aid of drilling machines. These heavy duty machines generally use internal combustion motors to provide energy to hydraulic pumps feeding the different actuators needed to push, rotate and hammer the drill bit into the gro...
View ArticleMany flood protection levees in Europe were built more than 100 years ago. These levees often do not meet the current flood protection requirements due to increased level of safety requirements, higher damage potential in the valley plains and due to higher peak discharges or water levels expected with changing climatic conditions. A first series of cen...
View ArticleEnsuring dam safety requires continuous monitoring to detect structural anomalies such as cracks, displacements, and seepage. This study explores aerial surveys using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles combined with open-source software to enhance dam monitoring capabilities. The methodology enables efficient inspections in difficult-access areas and supports ear...
View ArticleThis article presents an investigation into the influence of swell on the behaviour of large-scale free-ended piles installed in an unsaturated expansive clay deposit when subjected to lateral loading. A ‘dry’ pile was founded in a profile kept at natural water content conditions, and a ‘wet’ pile was founded in a...
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