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Fugro has completed one of the largest offshore geotechnical investigations in history according to Hydro-International.com. The investigation was performed by two vessels, MV Greatship Manisha and MV Bucentaur (pictured here), for DONG Energy’s 1.2 gigawatt […]

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Dallas Cowboy Stadium Geotechnical Engineering

February 6, 2011 rockman Project Related Comments Off on Dallas Cowboy Stadium Geotechnical Engineering

Dallas Cowboy's Stadium in Arlington, near the end of constructionSports fans are eagerly awaiting the matchup between the Pittsburgh Steeler’s and the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XLV (That’s 45 for the roman numeral challenged).  The venue for the Super Bowl is the new Dallas Cowboy’s Stadium in Arlington and it is certainly a show piece and engineering marvel worthy of this world class sporting event.  And it required some very interesting geotechnical engineering design as well… (Photo: NFLTouchdown.com)

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Geosynthetics Manufacturers to Specifiers: Get With The Times

December 11, 2009 rockman Standards and Codes Comments Off on Geosynthetics Manufacturers to Specifiers: Get With The Times

In an open letter to geotechnical engineers and agencies that specify geosynthetics on their projects, the Geosynthetics Manufacturers Association (GMA) has requested that specifiers use the correct standards when referring material properties of geotextiles and […]