New faulting options in RockWorks 16 software update
Software Updates

New Version of RockWorks16

RockWare has released an update to their popular geological and geotechnical software package, RockWorks 16. It’s pretty clear these folks are not sitting back on their heels but continuing to develop and push out new […]

Prof. Peter Robertson to give Free CPT Webinar on February 2, 2015 through ISSMGE
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Free CPT Webinar on February 2 from ISSMGE

The International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) is launching its first Webinar of the year on February 2. This upcoming webinar on Cone Penetration Testing will be given by CGS Member Prof. […]

Chip Holton, President of NCFI Polyurethanes
Press Releases

Chip Holton Named NCFI Polyurethanes President

Chip Holton, President of NCFI Polyurethanes Former Dir. of Ops Says “Shift” New Word for 2015 and Beyond

MOUNT AIRY, NC—NCFI Polyurethanes, and its parent company, Barnhardt Manufacturing Co. (BMC), today announced the Board of Directors has named Chip Holton as the company’s president effective January 1, 2015. Holton joined NCFI as Dir. of Operations in 2012, and brings with him an extensive, and impressive operational leadership background.

Holton, 50, holds an engineering degree from The United States Military Academy at West Point and is a former serving US Army infantry officer. His work career began with Alcatel (now Alcatel-Lucent) fiber optics division where he served in multiple capacities from line supervisor to plant manager in Claremont, NC. Holton joined GE Plastics in 2003, where he served as Southeast Region Operations Manager, overseeing logistics, distribution, and manufacturing for up to 13 facilities. Most recently Holton served as Vice President of US Operations for Swiss company, Jacob Holm Industries, one of the world’s leading nonwoven roll good manufacturers. It was at Jacob Holm where he met the Barnhardt family.

[Editor] Click through for the rest of the press release from GeoPrac.net sponsor NCFI Polyurethanes! [/Editor]

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ADSC - International Association of Foundation Drilling
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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. […]

A 40 foot by 40 foot sinkhole at Austin Peay State University Governor's Stadium in Tennessee
Geologic Hazards

40 Foot Sinkhole in Tenn. Stadium Endzone

A 40 foot by 40 foot sinkhole at Austin Peay State University Governor's Stadium in Tennessee

A large 40 foot wide by 40 foot deep sinkhole opened up just outside the endzone of Austin Peay State University’s Governors Stadium in Tennessee. The stadium is currently undergoing upgrades for next year’s football season. Sinkholes are not unexpected on Austin Peay campus, and the video below shows one example of how the University has actually incorporated the remediated sinkholes into the landscaping. Representatives from the University and the contractor expect the sinkhole will be filled without any problems.

[Updated 1/19/2015] Click through for the video since I can’t figure out how to turn off the auto-play on this one. [/Updated]

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