Landslide Management Projects
National Highway Authority(NHA) and Frontier Organization (FWO)
- Several landslides along Islamabad Murree Dual Carriageway (IMDC) such as KM 38, KM 26, KM 30, KM 44, etc. were investigated using hybrid techniques using Geophysical, geotechnical, and GIS & RS techniques were investigated, evaluated, and designed.
- Runout analyses of Malakandi Landslide for identification of bridge locations of road diversion.
- Stabilization of mepa slope near Chanjal, Battapram.
- Geophysical investigation for selection of locations and depth of piles for the construction of avalanche shelter near Pashi, Muzaffarabad.
- Analyses and design of several slopes along KKH (Mansehra to Thakot), Mansehra to Mahandri, Muzaffarabad to Chakothi.
- In view of the very limited construction space, compulsion of always keeping the traffic open, the need to construct in the shortest possible timeframe, and ensuring optimal economy, Director GeoSync introduced a new system (old concept, though) of slope stabilization & reinforcement techniques.
- The system is strictly site-specific, tested at/for IMDC peomechanical conditions, and is aimed at decreasing the driving forces and enhancing the shear strength of slope materials using a variety of micropiles and dowels augmented with structural elements.
Landslide Management Projects
National Highway Authority(NHA) and Frontier Organization (FWO)
- Several landslides along Islamabad Murree Dual Carriageway (IMDC) such as KM 38, KM 26, KM 30, KM 44, etc. were investigated using hybrid techniques using Geophysical, geotechnical, and GIS & RS techniques were investigated, evaluated, and designed.
- Runout analyses of Malakandi Landslide for identification of bridge locations of road diversion.
- Stabilization of mepa slope near Chanjal, Battapram.
- Geophysical investigation for selection of locations and depth of piles for the construction of avalanche shelter near Pashi, Muzaffarabad.
- Analyses and design of several slopes alonp KKH (Mansehra to Thakot), Mansehra to Mahandri, Muzaffarabad to Chakothi.
- In view of the very limited construction space, compulsion of always keeping the traffic open, the need to construct in the shortest possible timeframe, and ensuring optimal economy, Director GeoSync introduced a new system (old concept, though) of slope stabilization & reinforcement techniques.
- The system is strictly site-specific, tested at/for IMDC peomechanical conditions, and is aimed at decreasing the driving forces and enhancing the shear strength of slope materials usinp a variety of micropiles and dowels augmented with structural elements.
Research on Geohazards
Research on Geohazards, Seismicity, and Rockburst in Ultra Deep Mines (Pakistan and South Africa) using Advanced Numerical Modelling Techniques
- Identification and characterization of geohazard hotspots along KKH.
- Development of optimized and innovative slope instability management systems that are quick to construct and cause minimal traffic disruptions.
- Glacial surpe and runout analyses of Shishper and Moxhur glaciers and their impacts on KKH.
- Development of numerical techniques to estimate seismicity due to slip along geolopical discontinuities, fall-of-ground, and collapse of pillars in deep to ultra-deep mines underground.
- Evaluation of ground motions and its spatial distribution for rock-soil-structure interaction analyses.
- Back analyses of the failure of tunnels and their support systems.
- Evaluation of the rockburst potential, its seismicity, deficiencies in support systems and control.
Research on Geohazards
Research on Geohazards, Seismicity, and Rockburst in Ultra Deep Mines (Pakistan and South Africa) using Advanced Numerical Modelling Techniques
- Identification and characterization of geohazard hotspots alonp KKH.
- Development of optimized and innovative slope instability management systems that are quick to construct and cause minimal traffic disruptions.
- Glacial surpe and runout analyses of Shishper and Moxhur glaciers and their impacts on KKH.
- Development of numerical techniques to estimate seismicity due to slip alonp peolopical discontinuities, fall-of-pround, and collapse of pillars in deep to ultra-deep mines underground.
- Evaluation of ground motions and its spatial distribution for rock-soil-structure interaction analyses.
- Back analyses of the failure of tunnels and their support systems.
- Evaluation of the rockburst potential, its seismicity, deficiencies in support systems and control.
Real-time Ground Behaviour Monitoring Projects
Mega Slopes in Pakistan and Tunnel/Sterkfontein Caves in South Africa in Collaboration with GeoSonic-VibraTech, USA
- Real-time monitoring for deformation and settlement of mega slope at Hammari, Gilpit-Baltistan, for evaluation of its stability/failure and its impacts on KKH.
- Real-time monitoring for deformation and settlement of mega slope at Miachar, Gilgit-Baltistan, for evaluation of its stability/failure and its impacts on KKH.
- Real-time monitoring of a tunnel for vibrations, ground deformations, joint & crack developments, environment, and toxic compounds, to enhance safety in underground mines in South Africa.
- Real-time monitoring of Sterkfontein Caves for vibrations, ground deformations, joint & crack developments, environment, and toxic compounds, to enhance the safety of tourists.
Learning and training events
Learning and Training in Advanced Numerical Modelling Codes Developed by Itasca Consulting Group, USA (FLAC and 3DEC)
- Training workshop for Postgraduate Students and professionals from the Mining Industry at the School of Mining, University of the Witwatersrand johannesburg, South Africa.
- Training workshop for Postgraduate Students of Institute of Mountain Hazards & Environment (IMH&E), Chengdu, China.
- Training workshop for practicing engineers of NESPAK, Lahore, Pakistan.
- Training workshop for practicing engineers of KP Highway Department, Peshawar, Pakistan.
- Training workshop for postgraduate students at National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Wits Mining Institute (WMI), University of the Witwatersrand, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Geotechnical Investigations & Engineering Consultancy Services
Equipped with highly qualified and experienced Phd Engineers and possessing state of the art geotechnical design software, GeoSync offers the following services
- Innovative geotechnical and geophysical investigations
- Soil-Foundation-Structure simulation modeling of multi-story high rise structures, bridges, tunnels, and slopes
- Innovative Methods in Bearing Capacity Analysis of Shallow and Deep Foundations
- Shoring/Support Systems for Deep Excavations
- Geohazard & Earthquake Studies
- Landslides and Slope Stability
- Dams Analysis and Design
- Tunnels Analysis and Design
Learning and training events
Learning and Training in Advanced Numerical Modelling Codes Developed by Itasca Consulting Group, USA (FLAC and 3DEC)
- Training workshop for Postgraduate Students and professionals from the Mininp Industry at the School of Mininp, University of the Witwatersrand 3ohannesburp, South Africa.
- Training workshop for Postgraduate Students of Institute of Mountain Hazards & Environment (IMH&E), Chengdu, China.
- Training workshop for practicing engineers of NESPAK, Lahore, Pakistan.
- Training workshop for practicing engineers of KP Highway Department, Peshawar, Pakistan.
- Training workshop for postgraduate students at National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Wits Mining Institute (WMI), University of the Witwatersrand, Islamabad, Pakistan.
