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[ September 6, 2021 ] Rocscience Offers 2D & 3D Slope Stability Online Course Available Resources
[ September 3, 2021 ] Fatal Landslide Triggered by Hurricane Ida Geologic Hazards
[ September 3, 2021 ] GI Cross-USA Lecture: Geotechnical Design for Design-Build Available Resources
[ September 3, 2021 ] Leapfrog Works Integration Arrives for OpenGround Software Updates
[ August 30, 2021 ] New Features, Applications, and Case Studies with Dips Stereonet Software Software Updates

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Rocscience Offers 2D & 3D Slope Stability Online Course

September 6, 2021 rockman 0

Geotechnical software company Rocscience is offering a 2-day, 8-hour online course in 2D and 3D slope Stability on October 26th and 27th, 2021. They are offering early bird pricing through September 17th, 2021, so go […]

Fatal landslide in George County, Mississippi after Hurricane Ida, credit Travis Long

Fatal Landslide Triggered by Hurricane Ida

September 3, 2021 rockman 0

A portion of the embankment on MS26 in George County Mississippi failed after heavy rains and flooding caused by Hurricane Ida. It created a hole about 20 feet deep and 50 feet across late on […]

GI Cross-USA Lecture: Geotechnical Design for Design-Build

September 3, 2021 rockman 0

Liz Smith of Terracon is the 2021-2021 GeoInstitute Cross-USA Lecturer. Check out her Geotechnical Design for Design-Build lecture presented a few weeks ago. Liz Smith, P.E., G.E., D.GE, M.ASCE is a Senior Principal and National […]

Leapfrog Works Integration Arrives for OpenGround

September 3, 2021 rockman 0

Geotechnical software company Bentley made waves when they acquired Seequent, the creators of Leapfrog Works geological modeling software. And now the love child of that union is finally being proudly shared with the geotechnical community. […]

New Features, Applications, and Case Studies with Dips Stereonet Software

August 30, 2021 rockman 0

Rocscience hosted a webinar earlier this month on their Dips Stereonet Software. Miss Angela Li from Rocscience explained and demonstrated the latest features and applications of Dips while Dr. Trevor Carter from TGC GeoSolutions demonstrated […]

Deep Foundations Magazine July/August Issue

August 26, 2021 rockman 0

Did you miss the July/August 2021 issue of Deep Foundations Magazine by the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI)? Not to worry, we’ve got you covered. Inside the July/August 2021 Issue: Cover Story: Complex Retention System for […]

Keynetix.cloud geotechnical knowledge management system streamlines geotechnical workflows and enables easy access to project data.

The Status and Future of Geotechnical Data Transfer with AGS and DIGGS

August 24, 2021 rockman 0

Bentley has been at the forefront of digital data standards in geoengineering, first with AGS in the UK, and now with DIGGS. A recent blog post by Roger Chandler describes the current efforts at Bentley […]

New soil nail launcher from GeoStabilization International

New Innovation from GeoStabilization International®

August 24, 2021 rockman 0

GeoStabilization International® brings advanced technology to slope stabilization with its new Remote Operated Launcher System. Slope stability is critical for maintaining safe and sustainable infrastructure. This cutting-edge solution increases crew capabilities and productivity by providing flexible […]

Scariest Rockfall Video Ever? Batseri Rockslide

July 30, 2021 rockman 0

A rockslide occurred last weekend in the Batseri, located in Northern India about 650 km north of New Delhi. The event was captured on several cell phone videos, but the one below is my pick […]

Terracon Foundation Awards $70,950 in University and Community Grants

July 30, 2021 rockman 0

OLATHE, Kan. — The Terracon Foundation is pleased to announce the awarding of $70,950 in grants and scholarships. The Terracon Foundation was established as the community investment arm of Terracon with a goal to reach […]