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Geologic Hazards
Amazing video of 2011 magnitude 9.0 earthquake in Japan
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Articles
How to Find Existing Geotechnical Subsurface Information
So, you’ve landed a job as a Geotechnical Engineer. What now? We all know that before performing any site investigation it is prudent to gather as much information that you can about the project site. There are so many resources out there that can help us get an idea of what the subsurface conditions are so that we can select the appropriate subsurface exploration techniques.
Below is a list of extremely useful sites that can help you gain some indication as to what the subsurface conditions are before planning the subsurface exploration program.
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Software Updates
GEO-SLOPE GeoStudio 2007 Version 7.15 Update – Windows 7 Compatible
GEO-SLOPE International, makers of the GeoStudio 2007 geotechnical software suite have announced a version 7.15 update for their GeoStudio 2007 software products, which includes SLOPE/W, SIGMA/W and SEEP/W, QUAKE/W and others. This is their first […]