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Geology applied in big constructions

I dont know if it's the right place to post this thread,but...
I need to make a seminary about "Geology applied in big constructions",I've been trying to gather some information in books and in the internet as well.So,I would like to ask here in the forum for some help,any useful information will be welcome,and maybe we can generate a good discussion on this subject.
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Re: Geology applied in big constructions

one of my most interesting experiences was driving a big truck into "the cave warehouses", in Kansas City Missouri. this is a massive complex of underground warehouse with its own everything.

this may not be what your looking for but came to mind when i read your post....
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I was thinking of two bridges in France, relatively close to each other (about 30 km ?).
The Pont de Tancarville is a suspension bridge
The Pont de Normandie is a cable stayed bridge.
I was told that one of the reasons for this difference was that the cables for the Tancarville Bridge could be anchored in solid rock, while the Normandy Bridge is an an area with mainly mud flats.
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Nice informations,maybe I can use it. I'll try to find some data about it,if i have some doubts I post it here.Jackson,do you have some picture of that warehouse complex in Kansas?
Thanks a lot for your contributions
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I'll try to find some data about it,if i have some doubts I post it here. Thanks a lot for your contributions
Check this for the Normandy Bridge : The Normandy Bridge at Le Havre - Honfleur (France)
There must be other sites, too, but of course mostly in French.
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It may seem a bit off topic,but i was searching for some others buildings,and I ran into those Dubai buildings and projects,they are just impressive,here's the link:
Dubai's World-Beating Buildings
And thanks for the link about the bridges Eric I.
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Nice informations,maybe I can use it. I'll try to find some data about it,if i have some doubts I post it here.Jackson,do you have some picture of that warehouse complex in Kansas?
Thanks a lot for your contributions
no sir, haven't even thought about this in years. suggest you can find either through a google or yhoo seach...KC Mo., then underground warehouse or the caves. may be somewhat insulated today since access is limited and may be heavily protected. however is worth the time to check out....
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Hmmm... I was hoping I could get more help in the forum but it appears that it won't appear any posts anymore.Well,thank you for your contributions and time .
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