In depth

Undertaking a ground investigation within the structurally compromised Hurst Castle presented distinct challenges, writes Cowi UK associate geotechnical engineer Mitesh Chandegra.

At PacWave South, on the Oregon coast, advanced horizontal directional drilling methods were used to navigate challenging geological conditions, while connecting offshore wave energy devices to onshore monitoring facilities.

Atkins Réalis has been carrying out a series of non-intrusive surveys on an ageing flood embankment in Devon to better understand the condition of the asset.

Instrumentation techniques were key to monitoring the settlement of an earthwork embankment built on soft ground on the Stephenson Street flood scheme in south Wales.

CGL used the observational method to design out piles and develop a new foundation solution in chalk ground conditions on a residential development in Brighton.

A team of researchers and contractors at the University of Leeds has been testing the potential to use geothermal energy to heat buildings across the campus, with initial results looking promising.

A saturation hazard matrix was developed to support the daily traffic management and landslide hazard at Rest and Be Thankful on the A83 in Scotland.

Jacobs engineering geologist Oliver Rose on groundwater management in the Hinkley Point C offshore tunnel to shaft connections.

Constructing a new bridge across the River Dyfi and associated floodplain in West Wales was technically and logistically challenging.

British miner Anglo American and contractor Strabag have made progress on the record-breaking mineral transport tunnel for the Woodsmith polyhalite project.