Netherlands, Structural Health Monitoring related to ancient underground mining activities
In the South of the Netherlands activities of underground mining probably begun already by the Romans. Surely these activities strongly developed during the late middle ages. Since the 16th century, marl has been mined on a large scale by the so-called “block breakers” who sawed out the blocks of limestone. Due to a layer of […]
Xayaburi Hydroelectric Power Project – Laos
The Xayaburi Dam is a hydroelectric dam under construction on the Lower Mekong River approximately 30 kilometres east of Xayaburi (Sainyabuli) town in northern Laos. The main purpose of the dam is to produce hydroelectric power.With a planned capacity of 1,295 MW – of which 1,220 MW will be sold to the Electricity Generating Authority […]
Ulu Jelai Hydroelectric Project, Malaysia
The Project will involve the construction of an accumulation reservoir (Susu Reservoir) with two main water intakes, Telom Intake and Lemoi Intake, located upstream of Susu reservoir. The main part of the project is the construction of the Susu dam on the Bertram River, more than 80 m high and entirely built using the advanced […]
Ptolemaida coal mine waste disposal – The deepest DEX installation (150 m) – Greece
This area, where the two DEX columns are installed, is an old waste rock dump site of an open pit coal mine. The depth of the waste is approximately 150 m and consists of alternating layers of silt, sand, gravels, limestone and lignite. Instruments installed:• Two QJ quick joint inclinometer columns, 150m length, with 11 […]
Rome Underground – Line C – Italy
Rome metro Line C runs through the city from North-West (Della Vittoria district) to the eastern suburb and is extending beyond the Grande Raccordo Anulare.Line C has a full-run of 25,6 km and 30 stations, passing through the old town centre.The Route will be characterised by the green colour. The interchanges with the other metro […]
Milan Metro Line 4 – Lorenteggio–Linate – Monitoring of the underpass of railway trails RFI between stations “Forlanini Q.RE” and “Forlanini FS” – Italy
The main aims of the M4 realization are: to realize a new diametrical line from East to West, in order to connect through the historical center some highly populated urban areas that are not well served by the network of public transport; to interconnect with the whole railway system, urban and regional; to realize a […]
Milano, Forlanini Stop Bypass – Monitoring of Northern and Southern Underpass – Italy
The realization of the railway station Forlanini FS is connected to the realization of the M4 Metro of Milan (line 4). Forlanini FS station, which has been opened in May 2015, allows to connect the system of the suburban railway lines (S5, S6 and S9) to Linate airport, thanks to line M4.During the rails translation […]
Mae Saluam Dam Project, Chang Mai – Thailand
Mae Saluam Dam Project, located at Moo 11, Ban Sahakorn Plang 5, Pa Tum Sub-district, Phrao District, Chiang Mai Province, was proposed by the Regional Irrigation Office 1, the Royal Irrigation Department to store water for agriculture, consumption, and transmission to Mae Saluam Weir for solving drought problems. Courtesy of Sisgeo Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. […]
Fuerte San Fernando and Fuerte BaterÍa San José monitoring, Cartagena de Indias – Colombia
Il forte di San Fernando a Cartagena de Indias, nella zona meridionale dell’isola di Tierrabomba,ha sostituito il forte di San Luis che è stato distrutto durante l’assalto all’isola da parte delle truppe dell’Ammiraglio Vernon. La sua costruzione è iniziata nel 1753, seguendo i disegni preparati dall’ingegnere Juan Bautista Mac Evan. Ha bastioni circolari sormontati dalle […]
Center for Monitoring of impact of infrastructures on environment, Bucharest – Romania
Under EU financing, a Center for monitoring of impact of infrastructure on environment has been created within Technical University of Bucharest.The project was developed though an International Tender which was awarded to SISGEO. The aim was to provide Technical University with comprehensive list of geotechnical equipment, in order to allow University specialist to deal with […]
Bangkok Blue Line Extension Project, Contract 2 – Thailand
The MRT (Metropolitan Rapid Transit) Blue Line is being extended.The extension is expected to be completed in 2017 and by then the Blue Line will become a loop line around the centre of Bangkok, with the part on the western side of the Chao Praya River mainly being an elevated system and the other half […]
Doha Metro – Green Line – Settlement monitoring with MPBX – Qatar
The Doha Metro is part of the Qatar Integrated Rail Programme, which also includes the Lusail City LRT, 38.8 km with 36 stations to be completed in 2016; the West Bay people-mover, a 10 km dual-track, single-bore tunnel with 19 underground stations, linking the new Doha Convention Centre with the West Bay area; a high-speed […]