The seismic performance of a two-story 2D frame and a five-story 3D frame–shear-wall structure founded on spread (isolated) footings is investigated. In addition to footings conventionally designed in accordance with “capacity-design” principles, substantially under-designed footings are also used. Such …

When a pipeline is laid on the seabed it can be exposed to hazards of ship anchors, large fishing gear or ice keels. To prevent the pipeline of being damaged, the pipeline can be trenched. Trenching is a technique where the pipeline will be buried in the seabed to a certain depth. This can either be …

De landbouw zal in de toekomst door deze ontwikkelingen meer last krijgen van droogteschade en natschade wat de opbrengsten niet ten goede zullen komen. Waterschappen moeten gedurende deze perioden hierop anticiperen door het aanvoeren dan wel afvoeren van oppervlaktewater om grondwaterstanden te beïnvloeden. …