ALACAES Pressure plug instrumentation – Geotechnical monitoring for a research project – Switzerland
ALACAES, an Airlight Energy company, is currently constructing a compressed air energy storage solution that enables large-scale electricity storage. ALACAES’ storage solution will be a valuable solution for grid stabilization and energy balance of the electricity network. This pilot plant in Pollegio, Switzerland, to test the feasibility of its electricity storage solution will exploit an […]
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 […]
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. […]
Lakhta Center, Saint Petersburg – Russia
From the official Lakhta Center web site: Lakhta Center is a large scale project of the construction of a modern business center in Primorsky district of Saint Petersburg exercising a wide range of public functions with a developed public and transport infrastructure. Lakhta Center is implemented as a pilot project of an integrated development of […]
Hongsa Mine Mouth Power Project and Nam Louk Dam – Laos
The Hongsa Mine Mouth power project is the first and the biggest lignite-fired power plant to be developed in Lao PDR.The project is placed in Hongsa and Muang Nguen Districts of Xayaboury Province, Lao.The plant will be located on a 76.4km² concession area, which is leased for a period of 25 years.It will comprise a […]
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 […]