Theodore von Rosenvinge is President of the geotechnical consulting firm, GeoDesign, Inc. (NY/NJ/CT/VT). He may be reached at ted.von@geodesign.net.
Geotechnical peer review is not new, but it is not common industry practice. Today, however, there is a trend by public agencies in the United States to require it for tall buildings. What is geotechnical peer review, what is this trend, and what is its role in the design and construction industry for buildings and civil works? …
Extending New York City Subway lines requires deep excavations in a congested urban environment while protecting adjacent facilities. The 100-foot-deep Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) No. 7 Line Station excavation, through soil and rock between West 34th and 35th Streets, was no exception. …