The Christ Church City Council has issued a notice banning entry to over 500 homes because of risks associated with rockfall, landslides, cliff collapse and other geotechnical problems exacerbated by recent earthquakes. [Source: Scoop News]
Links
AllExperts.com – Robert Cummings, P.E.
All answers from AllExperts.com by my colleague Robert Cummings, P.E. of Saguaro GeoServices, LLC of Tucson. He’s an expert in geological engineering, rock blasting and geotechnical engineering. I was impressed to see he has over […]
Geologic Hazards
Impact Test of Modular Rockfall Protection Wall
The magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Kaikoura New Zealand in 2016 caused over 50 landslides along State Highway 1, north and south of the Town. The team of engineers tasked with reopening the corridor to road and rail traffic […]
Software Updates
RockWorks 15 Geological and Geotechnical Software Released
RockWare, makers of the popular RockWorks software package announced recently the release of a brand new version of their flagship software. Their announcement claims that RockWorks15 has many new features, below are a few that […]