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Miscellaneous

Keynetix and BGS to develop BIM for the subsurface

GeoPrac sponsor Keynetix has announced some exciting news, a collaboration with the British Geotechnical Survey (BGS) on a research project to develop BIM models for geotechnical and geological data. Watch the video below, or read […]

Weekend CUP

Weekend CUP for June 9, 2015

It’s been a busy few months, as I note in my most recent email newsletter. Here are some stories I never got a chance to blog about.

And click through for the rest of the list…

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GeoPrac Newsletter 053
Rockman's Ramblings

GeoPrac Newsletter 053 Is Out

The latest issue of the GeoPrac newsletter, number 053, is out. Did you miss it? Find out what I’ve been up to over the past few months. And catch up on things you missed, like: […]

This GRS-IBS solution is the first in a marine environment.
Articles

Maine Bridge Uses First GRS Wall in a Marine Environment

This GRS-IBS solution is the first in a marine environment.The City of North Haven is located on an island off the coast of Maine. This town was faced with a unique challenge when a bridge needed replacing. Looking for an economical option, designers decided on a Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil – Integrated Bridge System (GRS-IBS). This solution allowed the town and DOT to re-use an existing bridge pier, beat the construction deadlines, and provide a modern bridge solution for this small town.

[Editor] Read on for more on this fascinating project in a contributed article by Lindsey Manthei O’Connor of Redi-Rock! [/Editor]

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Press Releases

Terracon Acquires AQS Environmental of Omaha

AQS Environmental acquired by Terracon

Familiar Team Enhances Air Quality Service Capabilities

OLATHE, Kan. — Terracon is pleased to announce the acquisition of AQS Environmental Inc. of Omaha, Neb. Founded in 1965, Terracon offers environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services from more than 150 offices across the United States.

AQS is an air quality consulting firm with extensive experience solving mold, asbestos, lead-based paint, indoor air quality, and radon issues. AQS’s complementary service offerings will transition seamlessly into Terracon.

[Editor] Click through for the rest of the press release from Terracon. [/Editor]

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Typical residential foundation settlement profile
Available Resources

Residential Foundation Investigation Standards

Bob Brown with Arizona Foundation Repair, a foundation repair contractor, has a nice blog post about the need for better standards for forensic investigations for residential foundation investigations. He points to some standards by a […]

Dr. Fred H. Kulhawy, 1943-2015
In Memoriam

Dr. Fred H. Kulhawy: 1943 – 2015

Fred Howard Kulhawy was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 8, 1943 to Fred and Gloria (Hahn) Kulhawy. He spent his childhood and early adulthood in New Jersey, where he received his B.S.C.E. in 1964 […]

Failing Retaining Wall in Colorado Springs near Lower Gold Camp and Bear Creek Road in May of 2015
Failures

Retaining Wall Collapses in Colorado Springs

A private homeowner’s retaining wall experienced a major failure near Colorado Springs, causing the evacuation of several families. According to KKTV, the homeowner obtained a permit to construct a 20 foot high retaining wall, however […]