Magnus Media did a great job last year covering the Geo-Congress event, and they are here again this year. Here is their video from the first full day of the conference.
Available Resources
Video: RPI Geotechnical Engineering Centrifuge
I stumbled across this video for the geotechnical engineering centrifuge at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Centrifuge testing is a popular way to economically test models at much higher loads and pressures than you would normally be able to in the laboratory. The goal is to more accurately represent the real world conditions. Click through for the video.
Geologic Hazards
Video: Alaskan Way Viaduct Earthquake Simulation
Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Project is a political lightning rod, but this amazing simulation video released by WSDOT underscores what COULD happen if a significant earthquake struck the Seattle Downtown Waterfront area.
Miscellaneous
Video: The Opposite of Safety On a Drill Rig
Ok, this video has so many safety issues going on, you can’t even count them all. But it is darn funny! Just know that this public video on Facebook lets anyone comment on it, so […]