Abstract Bluff road is a low use, single lane, coastal road linking two beach resorts on the north east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula. It is a popular pedestrian short cut between the two beaches, is the access way to attractive fishing marks and provides…
This article was originally presented at ANCOLD (2017) Conference, Hobart Haldon Dam is a 15 m high zoned earth-fill embankment irrigation dam, located approximately 10 km south-west of Seddon, in the Awatere Valley, New Zealand. The crest and upstream shoulder of the embankment suffered serious…
Abstract In fulfilling its vision and purpose Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) intends to create new land in Te Awaparahi Bay through a land development programme. The programme involves reclamation of approximately 34ha of new land and the construction of a new 700m wharf, to…
INTRODUCTION Early this year, New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has published the NZTA Stage 2 Research Report titled “Analysis of piled bridges at sites prone to liquefaction and lateral spreading in New Zealand”. The report is available on NZTA’s website at the following address: http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/analysis-of-piled-bridges-at-sites-prone-to-liquefaction-and-lateral-spreading-in-new-zealand/…
Abstract There is a commonly known golden rule regarding services to clients under the title Good- Cheap-Fast. The rule is that services provided can ultimately comprise two of the options at any one time. For example, if the client wants the service good and cheap…