Year: 2014

Tensar's Triax Geogrid
Articles

Getting Under Your Feet – The Revolutionary Technology of Geogrids

December 5, 2014 Tensar International Comments Off on Getting Under Your Feet – The Revolutionary Technology of Geogrids

Tensar's Triax Geogrid Most people reading this will have driven along a highway recently. But did you ever stop to think about how it stays up? With all the trucks and cars that speed along the average highway every day, it’s a wonder they don’t collapse!

Now how would you feel if you heard that the reason these highways and bridges and embankments manage to stay so stable is all thanks to the simple triangle?

[Editor] Read on for this contributed article from Tensar International! [/Editor]

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Software Updates

Deep Excavation Geotechnical Software Update

December 4, 2014 rockman Comments Off on Deep Excavation Geotechnical Software Update

Deep Excavation LLC is releasing the revamped 2015 version of their deep excavation software DeepEX 2015. DeepEX is used by more than 1000 engineers worldwide. The current version includes an improved wizard, reports, analysis capabilities. […]

pLog Tablet by Dataforensics
Press Releases

Dataforensics Announces Major Update to pLog Tablet

November 24, 2014 rockman Comments Off on Dataforensics Announces Major Update to pLog Tablet

pLog Tablet by DataforensicsDataforensics, developer of geotechnical and geoenvironmental data management solutions, announces that a major update for pLog Tablet is now available for immediate download from the Google Play store.

This latest update of pLog Tablet enhances usability by adding the following features:

[Editor] Read on for the rest of the press release from GeoPrac sponsor Dataforensics! [/Editor]

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Available Resources

Video: Secant or Tangent Piles

November 21, 2014 rockman Comments Off on Video: Secant or Tangent Piles

I like Hayward Baker’s series of videos using animations to demonstrate different geotechnical construction methods. This video demonstrates how tangent pile shafts or secant pile shafts are constructed. Check out the video. Note: Hayward Baker […]

Incorporating geotechnical data in BIM allows considered design optioneering and refinement at the outset of a project; minimises geotechnical risk in construction and enables cost-effective repairs and maintenance of assets throughout the project’s lifetime. Image courtesy of Mott MacDonald.
Articles

The Case for BIM in Geotechnical Data

November 18, 2014 Gary Morin Comments Off on The Case for BIM in Geotechnical Data

Incorporating geotechnical data in BIM allows considered design optioneering and refinement at the outset of a project; minimises geotechnical risk in construction and enables cost-effective repairs and maintenance of assets throughout the project’s lifetime. Image courtesy of Mott MacDonald.

Getting the Message Across

Applying Building Information Modelling principles to geotechnical data will reinforce the message that geotechnics is an integral part of every phase of a project – not just site investigation, argues Gary Morin, Technical Director, Keynetix.

[Editor] In this contributed article, Gary describes the justification for using BIM for geotechnical data.  Among those benefits are the ability to perform detailed alternatives analysis and optioneering, reduction of risk during construction, and the ability to perform cost-effective repairs and maintenance during the lifetime of the geotechnical asset. Click through to read the full article. Keynetix is a sponsor of GeoPrac.net. [/Editor]

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Miscellaneous

GeoPrac Newsletter 051

November 7, 2014 rockman Comments Off on GeoPrac Newsletter 051

The 51st edition of the GeoPrac.net newsletter was published this week. Content includes: Let’s do better as mentors Hayward Baker Atlanta Stadium Chuck Ladd In Memoriam Port of Oakland Soil Stabilization Most Popular GeoPrac Content […]

Dr. Jesus E. Gomez joins GEI Consultants
Comings and Goings

GEI Consultants Hires Dr. Jesus E. Gomez

October 27, 2014 rockman Comments Off on GEI Consultants Hires Dr. Jesus E. Gomez

Dr. Jesus E. Gomez has joined GEI Consultants as a vice president and will lead their geotechnical and geostructural practice in the Philadelphia region. Dr. Gomez has over 30 years of experience, and was previously […]