Innovation

In the wake of the 2012 Gamalama Volcano eruption, the Togurara River faced significant challenges posed by lahar flows, threatening both the surrounding communities and critical infrastructure, including Ternate City and Sultan Babullah Airport. To

In a significant step towards addressing the looming water supply crisis in Bandung City, a recent study has evaluated the feasibility of two reservoir projects in the Cikapundung watershed. The research, led by Cleon Christopher from Bandung’s Water Crisis Sparks Innovative Reservoir Solutions for Future Needs Read More »

The potential threat of tsunamis, particularly from the increasingly active Mount Anak Krakatau, has become a pressing concern for coastal infrastructure projects in Indonesia. A recent study by Eduardo Meyrianso Simanjuntak, an independent researche

In a significant advancement for infrastructure safety, researchers have identified potential hazards associated with rock falls at the Tugu Dam spillway in East Java, Indonesia. This study, led by Muhammad Iqbal Hamidi from the New Study Identifies Rock Fall Hazards at Tugu Dam and Urges Action Read More »

In a landscape increasingly marked by urbanization and climate challenges, the recent study on flood control of the Cileuwibangke River in Bogor City, West Java, emerges as a critical examination of how development impacts hydrology and urban plannin

Jakarta, the bustling capital of Indonesia, faces an escalating battle against flooding and land subsidence, prompting urgent measures to safeguard its future. A recent study published in ‘Jurnal Teknik Hidraulik’ delves into the National Capital Int

In a groundbreaking study published in ‘Jurnal Teknik Hidraulik’, researchers are shedding light on the critical role mangrove forests play in coastal protection, particularly in the context of North Jakarta’s ongoing battle against flooding. As the

In a groundbreaking study published in ‘Jurnal Teknik Hidraulik,’ researchers have unveiled the potential of using steel slag as a substitute for gravel in concrete applications, specifically for sabodam, a type of dam used to manage sediment retenti

Recent research published in ‘Jurnal Teknik Hidraulik’ (Journal of Hydraulic Engineering) sheds light on the intricate dynamics of tropical peatland subsidence, a phenomenon that poses significant challenges for construction and land management in re

In the intricate landscape of Indonesia’s peatland plantations, a pressing challenge looms over agricultural development: managing water levels to prevent subsidence. Recent research conducted by Budi Triadi from the Balai Litbang Rawa, Puslitbang Su