Introducing Presto Geo P3: Expanding the Universe of Value Engineering Solutions

Sponsored by Presto Geosystems Project planning and design requires a blend of professional judgment, cost estimating and schedule management skills, and an understanding of potential project risks. In consideration of these challenges, Presto Geosystems developed the Presto Geo P3 Project Planning Portal, a free, web-based suite of geotechnical calculation tools designed to empower engineers and […]

Hydraulic Performance of Geocell-Based Channel Protection Systems for Stormwater Management and Flood Mitigation 

By Michael Dickey, P.E. (WI, FL, GA, NC), Presto Geosystems Director  Civil engineers are responsible for designing resilient urban infrastructure that can withstand the impact of natural disasters, extreme weather events, and changing climate patterns. To achieve this, they must pay special attention to stormwater management, which plays a crucial role in preventing flooding, controlling […]

How Land & Water is maintaining and enhancing material and natural structures to safeguard the future of the UK’s waterways

The UK government has continued to discuss the importance of delivering an infrastructure revolution to help level up the country and put the country on its path towards becoming carbon net zero by 2050. Within this financial year, there is going to be an investment of £27 billion towards structural improvements alone. As leading wet […] The post How Land & Water is maintaining and enhancing material and natural structures to safeguard the future of the UK’s waterways appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Green Retaining Walls Protect an Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant from a 500-Year Flood Event

Flood Protection Plan To meet federal requirements for flood mapping of levee-protected areas, a levee reconstruction project for the Indianapolis Southport Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) plant along Little Buck Creek was part of a more extensive Deep Rock Tunnel Connector project—one of the largest combined sewer overflow projects for the City of Indianapolis. The project […] The post Green Retaining Walls Protect an Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant from a 500-Year Flood Event appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

The best geocell connection device on the market just got better

Presto Geosystems, the leader in geocell technology, unveils the new and improved design of the patented ATRA® Key Connection Device for the GEOWEB® Soil Stabilization System (Geocells). The innovative ATRA Key design includes a structurally reinforced handle and frictional barbs for improved interlock with the GEOWEB surface texture. Together, these features provide added protection against the […] The post The best geocell connection device on the market just got better appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.