I was working in the red zone after the Christchurch earthquakes and one thing I learnt was that earthquakes are very complicated things, the Christchurch earthquake for instance, wasn't as big as the Canterbury earthquake a year before, but was the jolt largest ever recorded vertical movement in an urban area in history.
ex-Nix: Where/what are they now?
Not sure how this thread got so off topic, and I'm laughing at the fact that the topic is specifically my area of study. I studied geology in canterbury just after the 2011 quake and it was super interesting - all the leading world experts were in NZ at that time and I really loved my time there. It has lead me to a career in engineering with an strong interest in geology.
In regards to the effects the quakes had on our building industry - they have been massive. Every new build must now consider the likelihood of earthquakes with most foundations today being designed to allow for the probability of a major (1 in 500 year) event.
When it comes to building foundations, especially in liquefiable soils costs have skyrocketed since 2013 when the findings from 2011 came out. I personally think the costs are necessary if we want to have livable houses that last well into the future but some really do dislike us geotechnical people in the building industry. It does worry me that people are fickle and with successive governments saving costs and build times we may forget about how big 2011 was and revert to simpler foundations.
In regards to the effects the quakes had on our building industry - they have been massive. Every new build must now consider the likelihood of earthquakes with most foundations today being designed to allow for the probability of a major (1 in 500 year) event.
When it comes to building foundations, especially in liquefiable soils costs have skyrocketed since 2013 when the findings from 2011 came out. I personally think the costs are necessary if we want to have livable houses that last well into the future but some really do dislike us geotechnical people in the building industry. It does worry me that people are fickle and with successive governments saving costs and build times we may forget about how big 2011 was and revert to simpler foundations.
Not sure how this thread got so off topic, and I'm laughing at the fact that the topic is specifically my area of study. I studied geology in canterbury just after the 2011 quake and it was super interesting - all the leading world experts were in NZ at that time and I really loved my time there. It has lead me to a career in engineering with an strong interest in geology.
In regards to the effects the quakes had on our building industry - they have been massive. Every new build must now consider the likelihood of earthquakes with most foundations today being designed to allow for the probability of a major (1 in 500 year) event.
When it comes to building foundations, especially in liquefiable soils costs have skyrocketed since 2013 when the findings from 2011 came out. I personally think the costs are necessary if we want to have livable houses that last well into the future but some really do dislike us geotechnical people in the building industry. It does worry me that people are fickle and with successive governments saving costs and build times we may forget about how big 2011 was and revert to simpler foundations.
In regards to the effects the quakes had on our building industry - they have been massive. Every new build must now consider the likelihood of earthquakes with most foundations today being designed to allow for the probability of a major (1 in 500 year) event.
When it comes to building foundations, especially in liquefiable soils costs have skyrocketed since 2013 when the findings from 2011 came out. I personally think the costs are necessary if we want to have livable houses that last well into the future but some really do dislike us geotechnical people in the building industry. It does worry me that people are fickle and with successive governments saving costs and build times we may forget about how big 2011 was and revert to simpler foundations.
Have you been up in one of the big hotels that sways during an earthquake? I’ve heard that’s wild from a couple of people.
We had the top floor of a cute little 4 storey building in Tokyo and that was plenty. It even swayed a bit in the strong winds. Probably about my limit. Not sure I’d be keen on the 43rd floor or whatever!
Not sure how this thread got so off topic, and I'm laughing at the fact that the topic is specifically my area of study. I studied geology in canterbury just after the 2011 quake and it was super interesting - all the leading world experts were in NZ at that time and I really loved my time there. It has lead me to a career in engineering with an strong interest in geology.
In regards to the effects the quakes had on our building industry - they have been massive. Every new build must now consider the likelihood of earthquakes with most foundations today being designed to allow for the probability of a major (1 in 500 year) event.
When it comes to building foundations, especially in liquefiable soils costs have skyrocketed since 2013 when the findings from 2011 came out. I personally think the costs are necessary if we want to have livable houses that last well into the future but some really do dislike us geotechnical people in the building industry. It does worry me that people are fickle and with successive governments saving costs and build times we may forget about how big 2011 was and revert to simpler foundations.
In regards to the effects the quakes had on our building industry - they have been massive. Every new build must now consider the likelihood of earthquakes with most foundations today being designed to allow for the probability of a major (1 in 500 year) event.
When it comes to building foundations, especially in liquefiable soils costs have skyrocketed since 2013 when the findings from 2011 came out. I personally think the costs are necessary if we want to have livable houses that last well into the future but some really do dislike us geotechnical people in the building industry. It does worry me that people are fickle and with successive governments saving costs and build times we may forget about how big 2011 was and revert to simpler foundations.
Have you been up in one of the big hotels that sways during an earthquake? I’ve heard that’s wild from a couple of people.
We had the top floor of a cute little 4 storey building in Tokyo and that was plenty. It even swayed a bit in the strong winds. Probably about my limit. Not sure I’d be keen on the 43rd floor or whatever!
To continue off topic, I was working in the Osaka (Japan) office of my employer in April 2016 when the Kumamoto earthquake (7.0 Richter) in Kyushu struck. It was a decent 700 km away, but the 11 floor office tower, where we were in Osaka CBD, swayed gently but firmly from side to side like a treetop. My Japanese colleagues looked at me in bemusement as I threw myself to the floor and crawled under a desk that was way too small for me.
I found it incredibly reassuring- well at 4 floors! It means that the design is working. And while we were there everything was under 5, so nothing too scary in strength.
Des's Oxford (6th) with a 2-0 win over Port Vale.
Davila signs on for 2 more seasons at Macarthur. Kinda surprised one of the big Sydney clubs didn't chuck a wad of cash in front of him.
Davila signs on for 2 more seasons at Macarthur. Kinda surprised one of the big Sydney clubs didn't chuck a wad of cash in front of him.
Not surprised he resigned as MacArthur were obviously there for him when Lily passed and he probs feels at home with the club. Might be able to get him to be a local player at the end of that contract if it his body holds up well.
Matti Steinmann has signed for a 4th tier club in Germany.
https://www.mopo.de/sport/hsv/zeit-nach-hause-zu-kommen-ex-hsv-profi-steinmann-heuert-bei-regionalliga-klub-an/
He is studying at University at the same time. So might be why he dropped down that low?
https://www.mopo.de/sport/hsv/zeit-nach-hause-zu-kommen-ex-hsv-profi-steinmann-heuert-bei-regionalliga-klub-an/
He is studying at University at the same time. So might be why he dropped down that low?
Steinmann's cub Drochtersen / Assel are 5th in their Regional league (North/Nord). No chance of promotion to the 3rd tier. Matti with 3 goals in 23 games.
Unfortunately he's in a different region to Hansa Rostock II (Nordost) otherwise he might come up against Sarpreet Singh the next few weeks, til season end.
Honestly Singh would find that The Nix are playing at a superior level nowadays than Hansa Rostock II.
Des's Oxford (6th, last playoff spot) with a 5-0 win over Peterborough United. Oxford 3 pts clear of 7th.
Steven Taylor announced as the inaugural head coach of Al Qabilah FC in Dubai.
Announcement video is very cringey, with the whole thing seeming like an excuse for some influencers to flex wealth on camera ("We're building a professional football club in 365 days!!")
I wonder if they'll go the distance?
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1504644440449067
https://www.instagram.com/alqabilafc/?hl=en
Announcement video is very cringey, with the whole thing seeming like an excuse for some influencers to flex wealth on camera ("We're building a professional football club in 365 days!!")
I wonder if they'll go the distance?
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1504644440449067
https://www.instagram.com/alqabilafc/?hl=en
Hard not to think that it's a grift of some kind.
Big game for Des's Oxford United (6th, 73 pts) tonight, hosting Stevenage (9th, 67 pts).
Oxford win they are most likely into the promotion playoffs, with 1 regular season game left. If they make the playoffs they will play one of Derby County, Bolton Wanderers or Peterborough.
Oxford were 2nd when Buckingham arrived, but he seems to have done pretty well to keep them in the playoff hunt all season long.
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/04/19/england/league-one/oxford-united-fc/stevenage-borough-fc/4089387/
Oxford win they are most likely into the promotion playoffs, with 1 regular season game left. If they make the playoffs they will play one of Derby County, Bolton Wanderers or Peterborough.
Oxford were 2nd when Buckingham arrived, but he seems to have done pretty well to keep them in the playoff hunt all season long.
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/04/19/england/league-one/oxford-united-fc/stevenage-borough-fc/4089387/
Hard not to think that it's a grift of some kind.
sure its a bit naff, but if anyone was gonna have the money to create a club in a year it'd be some rich Saudi oil baron's kid!
Oxford (45 games, 74 pts) drew 1-1 with Stevenage. They stay 6th (last playoff spot), but at risk of being overtaken by either Lincoln City (44 games, 71 pts) or Blackpool (44 games, 70 pts) in nex 2 weeks.
Oxford travel to Exeter City next week, and will likely need some points from that game.
Oxford travel to Exeter City next week, and will likely need some points from that game.
Walter Scott with MacArthur and starting v Sydney!
Also doesn’t Des (and by association Oxford) have his own thread?
Also doesn’t Des (and by association Oxford) have his own thread?
What a year it has been for Charles Lokolingoy and it just keeps getting better and better! 🇦🇺🇮🇩
— Front Page Football (@FrontPgFootball) April 23, 2024
In 2023, the former @NPLNSW forward scored just one goal for his @AremafcOfficial side in the Indonesian top tier; however, since the season resumed due to the new year break, and… pic.twitter.com/LuFJYTPUH5
Former @WgtnPhoenixFC and @PilipinasWNFT goalkeeping coach Paul Gothard, known to many in football as Goffy, has been appointed High Performance Goalkeeper Development Lead to oversee the men’s, women’s and age group programmes.
— New Zealand Football 🇳🇿 (@NZ_Football) April 23, 2024
📖 Read in full at https://t.co/51gzcLIEHD
Former @WgtnPhoenixFC and @PilipinasWNFT goalkeeping coach Paul Gothard, known to many in football as Goffy, has been appointed High Performance Goalkeeper Development Lead to oversee the men’s, women’s and age group programmes.
— New Zealand Football 🇳🇿 (@NZ_Football) April 23, 2024
📖 Read in full at https://t.co/51gzcLIEHD
Geez- if we could have more than one keeper on the field we’d be a top team! Reckon we’ve got at least 5-6 very decent keepers and a few good ones behind them…
What a year it has been for Charles Lokolingoy and it just keeps getting better and better! 🇦🇺🇮🇩
— Front Page Football (@FrontPgFootball) April 23, 2024
In 2023, the former @NPLNSW forward scored just one goal for his @AremafcOfficial side in the Indonesian top tier; however, since the season resumed due to the new year break, and… pic.twitter.com/LuFJYTPUH5
Just had a look at the season he played for us 2020/21.
In games he played in (came off the bench every time): 1 win, 4 draws, 4 losses for 0 goals and 0 assists.
In games he didn't play: 8 wins, 3 draws.
So we went undefeated when he didn't play!
What a year it has been for Charles Lokolingoy and it just keeps getting better and better! 🇦🇺🇮🇩
— Front Page Football (@FrontPgFootball) April 23, 2024
In 2023, the former @NPLNSW forward scored just one goal for his @AremafcOfficial side in the Indonesian top tier; however, since the season resumed due to the new year break, and… pic.twitter.com/LuFJYTPUH5
Just had a look at the season he played for us 2020/21.
In games he played in (came off the bench every time): 1 win, 4 draws, 4 losses for 0 goals and 0 assists.
In games he didn't play: 8 wins, 3 draws.
So we went undefeated when he didn't play!
Physically he looked like he should have been a beast on the pitch, but was very underwhelming.
Physically he looked like he should have been a beast on the pitch, but was very underwhelming.
Absolutely dominated the NYL at Sydney. Probably one of these guys who never developed the skills needed to cope when you are not the biggest/strongest kid on the park anymore.