Earthwork and embankments are part of nearly every construction project. Considerations include compaction factor, settlement, consolidation settlements, proctor data, nuclear density gauge, sand cone density and other construction QA/QC measures. Rock blasting is a highly technical field and can be a major cost component of projects in rocky terrain.
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Aesthetic Blasting
Bob Cummings of Saguaro GeoServices, Inc. discusses the development and implementation of aesthetic blasting and rock excavation techniques for highway cut slopes in sensitive and scenic infrastructure settings.