JERICHO,
N.Y., July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global
consulting firm J.S. Held, proudly celebrating 50
transformative years, announces a groundbreaking article titled
"The 3 Gs: Geology, Groundwater, and Geometry in Origin & Cause
Analyses," highlighting how understanding the interplay of geology,
groundwater, and geometry is crucial for construction project
design, implementation, and management. The piece is authored by
three distinguished J.S. Held experts – Sharkey Bowers, Scott
Hollingsworth, and Richard
Stahl – and emphasizes the role of these factors in
determining engineering design and construction methods for area
development and repairs.
J.S. Held global expertise in geology,
groundwater, and geometry applied to forensic investigations and
assessments.
"The '3 Gs' are not just academic concepts; they have real-world
implications that affect our daily lives and the decisions we make
in construction, urban planning, and environmental management,"
says Sharkey Bowers, a senior
engineer at J.S. Held.
The article presents compelling case studies, including the
formation of the Venice Lagoon and the development of the
Los Angeles Basin, to illustrate
how the "3 Gs" have influenced human settlement patterns and urban
growth throughout history. It also highlights how these principles
apply to modern engineering challenges, such as those encountered
in J.S. Held's forensic architecture and engineering work for a
dispute related to a light train line project, a multimillion
dollar case where J.S. Held experts partnered with in-house
construction insurance claims experts to determine the reasonable
delay attributable to the deficiencies caused by the water
infiltration.
Scott Hollingsworth, a
professional geologist at J.S. Held, adds, "By exploring the
geology and groundwater characteristics of a given site, we're
offering valuable insights which can identify potential hazards
such as sinkholes or problematic soils. This information can aid
professionals across multiple industries in making informed
decisions."
The article leverages London-based geotechnical engineer and
forensic investigator Richard
Stahl's 30+ years of international experience with notable
assignments that include flooding investigations and remediation in
the Bahamas, shallow and deep
excavations in North America,
tunneling in Asia and North America, and slopes, water resource, and
mine tailings dams in North and South
America and Australasia.
The piece also addresses modern-day natural resource and
infrastructure development initiatives. "Understanding the
interplay of geology, groundwater, and geometry is essential for
predicting and mitigating risks associated with our built
environment including natural and man–made slopes, dams, and
subsurface advances including deep excavations and tunnels," notes
Richard Stahl, a professional
geotechnical engineer and investigator at J.S. Held.
Further principles discussed in the article have broad
applications in the field, as demonstrated by J.S. Held's work on
projects such as the investigation of a novel foundation system
failure and a penstock damage assessment involving finite element
modeling and rockfall analysis and 3D animation presented at
trial.
This publication demonstrates J.S. Held's commitment to sharing
expertise and advancing knowledge in critical areas of
environmental and engineering sciences. The firm's experts
regularly contribute to industry publications, providing valuable
insights drawn from their extensive experience in complex
consulting engagements.
Read the full article:
https://www.jsheld.com/insights/articles/the-3-gs-geology-groundwater-and-geometry-in-origin-cause-analyses.
Learn more about the dedicated and entrepreneurial experts who
help transform J.S. Held, explore our story, and celebrate this
momentous milestone, our 50 & Forward celebration, with us at
jsheld.com.
About J.S. Held
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines
technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise
clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our
professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing
high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity,
proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both
tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive
suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to
navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic
situations.
More than 1,500 professionals serve organizations across six
continents, including 81% of the Global 200 Law Firms, 70% of the
Forbes Top 20 Insurance Companies (85% of the NAIC Top 50 Property
& Casualty Insurers), and 65% of the Fortune 100 Companies.
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