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ASTM Updates for August and September

October 3, 2011 rockman Comments Off

American Society of Testing Materials Logo - ASTM Sorry for the delay, this should get me almost caught up. This post contains new, revised, reapproved and other changes to ASTM standards that relate to geotechnical engineering, materials testing and related standards. There is a new test method for consolidated drained triaxial compression test for soils, and a revised standard for the test method for compressive strength of cyllindrical concrete specimens among others. Click through for the list.

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Applied Geomechanics 3D Tracker GPS monitoring device

GPS Monitoring of Movement with 5mm Accuracy

September 26, 2011 rockman Comments Off

The September AEG News magazine mentioned this GPS based motion tracker by Applied Geomechanics for monitoring of bridges, dams, natural hazards and other features to a high degree of accuracy. The 3D Tracker systems include […]

The 23km-long North West Rail Link will feature at least six new stations, at Cherrybrook, Castle Hill, Hills Centre, Norwest, Kellyville and Rouse Hill.

Geotechnical work begins on Sydney’s $2.5B North West Rail Link

September 26, 2011 rockman Comments Off

Geotechnical drilling has commenced for a massive Australian rail that will consist of Australia’s longest rail tunnel at 15.5km between Epping and Kellyville. The overall route will be 23km long. The investigations consist of 150 […]

Rendering of a Roman gladiator school discovered near Vienna, Austria.

GPR used to discover Roman gladiator school in Austria

September 22, 2011 rockman Comments Off

Ground penetrating radar was used to map the remains a Roman gladiator school about 40 miles outside of Vienna, Austria. The find is reported to be “spectacular”, compared to the Ludus Magnus – the largest […]

ASFE: Initial Curing of Concrete Test Specimens in the Field: Who Is Responsible for What?

September 22, 2011 rockman Comments Off

In ASFE Practice Alert 52, their Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Committee looks at changes in ACI Standard 301-10, Specification for Structural Concrete related to the initial curing of concrete test specimens in the field. […]

Which Excel 2010 chart types to use, and which to avoid

September 22, 2011 rockman Comments Off

As engineers and geologists, we frequently use Excel charts to communicate data…but which chart types are the best at communicating data, and which ones should be avoided? This is one Excel charting expert’s views on […]

Challenging WV Transmission Station Pipeline Job on 58-Degree Slope Uses TerraThane by U.S. Company, NCFI Polyurethanes

September 21, 2011 rockman Comments Off

MOUNT AIRY, NC—A recent pipeline job at Dominion Resource’s extraction/fractionation plant in Pine Grove, WV presented some pretty hairy challenges. First the pipeline was to be laid on a 58-degree hillside. Trucks, excavators, and other equipment had to be wenched up the slope and held in place by cables attached to heavy equipment. Secondly, it was the rainy season, so erosion of the freshly turned earth was a major concern. [Editor] Click through for the rest of the press release. [/Editor]

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Video: iPad used for day-to-day operations of Chicago area ready-mix plant

September 21, 2011 rockman Comments Off

Seminars in VA on Helical Foundation Systems, Helical Soil Nails & Push Piers

September 21, 2011 rockman Comments Off

Corey Berrien of JES Foundation Repair contacted me regarding some upcoming seminars in the Virginia area on Helical Foundation Systems, Helical Soil Nails and Push Piers. If you are interested, click through for more info.

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Semakau Landfill, a popular getaway off Singapore, is home to more than 700 types of plants and animals.

Weekend CUP for September 20, 2011

September 20, 2011 rockman Comments Off

Years after failure, Teton Dam still sparks debate – Source: seattlepi.com Singapore landfill a wildlife haven thanks to sound engineering – Source: NYTimes.com via Geosynthetica.net News Cape Girardeau casino foundation concrete poured (08/31/11) – Source: […]