Mega Infrastructure and Engineering
Dam Safety in an Earthquake
Bentley Expert An earthquake can cause a dam to crack or dislocate, or even cause its component blocks to detach. The damage can result in uncontrolled water release or a catastrophic flood. Numerical methods such as finite element analysis play an important role in assessing the possible seismic damage to dams. In this blog post, […]
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Progress Report on Romchek Irrigation System in Prey Veng Province
Significant strides have been made in the development of the Romchek irrigation system, which is now nearly 20% complete and poised to enhance agricultural productivity across the region. This comprehensive irrigation initiative is designed to serve a total area of nearly 2,000 hectares, ensuring both wet and dry rice fields receive the necessary water supply. […]
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Engineering Wonders of the World: Highest Railway Bridge on Earth Nears Completion in India
This article is the first in our new Engineering Wonders of The World series. The world’s highest railway bridge is in a rugged, mountainous area of northern India – and it is a sight to behold. Hovering 1,170 feet above the Chenab River in the Kashmir Valley of the Himalayas, the steel, arch-supported bridge is […]
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Yuba Water Implements Digital Twin for Automated Monitoring of California’s Second Tallest Dam
Using Bentley’s Reality Modeling and iTwin Applications, they have established situational intelligence to optimize risk assessment for the New Bullards Bar Dam. This 645-foot-tall concrete arch dam was constructed in 1970 to minimize flood risk, produce clean hydropower, and guarantee a dependable water supply for Yuba County residents. The previous monitoring system for the dam […]
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China Uses Bentley’s Digital Twin to Build Xudong Underground Substation’s, Enough for Supplying 200k Residents
In a groundbreaking move to revolutionise the power grid infrastructure in central China, the Xudong underground substation emerges as a pivotal project in the 13th five-year plan of the Hubei power grid. This innovative substation, the first of its kind in central China, operates at 220 kilovolts and serves as a pilot demonstration project for […]
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Bentley Digital Technology Saves China Nearly a Year & Saves More Than US$8 million on 6.5m/m2 Reservoir Project
Nestled along the scenic Woken River in Heilongjiang, China, the Taoshan Reservoir, fondly known as the “Little West Lake” of Qitaihe City, stands as a testament to modern water management excellence. Serving as a linchpin for flood control, urban water supply, and the holistic utilization of farmland irrigation and aquaculture in Heilongjiang province, this reservoir […]
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Thailand’s Visionary Leap: US$8.8bn ‘Eastern Aviation City’ Set to Soar in Easter Provinces
In a groundbreaking venture, Thailand is poised to construct the ambitious ‘Eastern Aviation City,’ a cutting-edge transportation hub set to revolutionize the nation’s east coast. With a staggering budget of US$8.8 billion, this transformative project encompasses the expansion of U-Tapao International Airport and the birth of Eastern Airport City, marking it as Thailand’s most expansive […]
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Angkor Wat Secures its Prestige as Eighth Wonder of the World, Surpassing Italy’s Pompeii
In a momentous declaration, the esteemed status of the eighth wonder of the world was officially announced. Angkor Wat’s ascension to this prestigious rank signifies its triumph over Italy’s historic city, Pompeii. This declaration was made by Samdech Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, on 24 November 2023. As per reports from India TV English […]
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Bentley Systems Announces Strategic Agreement with Worldsensing
Worldsensing Acquires sensemetrics’ Thread Connectivity Device Business, While Bentley Becomes Lead Investor in Worldsensing’s Series D Capital Raise, and Both Parties Align on a Unique Joint Go-to-Market Offering EXTON, Pa., and Barcelona, Spain – March 22, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced it has entered into a […]
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Bentley Systems Announces Infrastructure Projects Achieve Measurable Results with LumenRT for NVIDIA Omniverse, Powered by iTwin
Creation of Immersive 3D/4D Experiences Enhances Visualization and Simulation of Infrastructure Digital Twins for Improvements in Communication and Collaboration Bentley Systems announced how infrastructure organizations across industries and around the globe are leveraging the power of LumenRT for NVIDIA Omniverse, powered by iTwin, a solution enabling infrastructure organizations to create compelling visualizations and project deliverables […]
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