As part of an ongoing ADSC research project on axial capacity of drilled shaft rock sockets in the Southeastern US, several test shafts were constructed this past week and the load test portion will commence later in August. Dan Brown and Associates are hosting a contest to predict the results of the O-Cell testing. Feeling lucky? Go read more about the project and the contest. Photos and other info should be posted this week to help with the predictions that are due by COB August 12. [Source: Dan Brown and Associates, PC]
Available Resources
2015-2016 Academic Scholarships from ADSC
Scholarship Applications for the 2015-2016 school year are now available on the ADSC website. Applications are due March 23, 2015. These $3,000 scholarships also include a trip to ADSC’s annual conference with travel expenses paid. […]
Miscellaneous
Dan Brown Profiled in DFI Magazine
The winter 2011 issue of the Deep Foundations Institute magazine profiles DBA founder Dan Brown, a very prominent figure in the geotechnical industry and one of the most well known experts in deep foundations. The […]
Press Releases
DBM Received Two Safety Awards from the International Association of Foundation Drilling
SEATTLE.,October 15, 2012—DBM Contractors, Inc. received two safety awards from The International Association of Foundation Drilling (ADSC). DBM was one of only four contractors to receive the award in the U.S. for contractors who perform single projects in excess of $750k and one of only two contractors to receive the Rick Marshall Commitment to Excellence in Safety Award.
[Editor] Check out the rest of the press release from DBM Contractors, Inc. [/Editor]