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Video: FHWA Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Integrated Bridge System Implementation

October 11, 2011 rockman Comments Off

Phew, that’s a mouthfull. The FHWA has recently posted a YouTube version of their 19-minute video (below) showing how to build geosynthetic-reinforced soil integrated bridge systems (GRS-IBS). The video is based on the content in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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Roadheaders in North America

September 5, 2011 rockman Comments Off

Drill and Blast and Tunnel Boring Machine are two common types of tunnel construction methods. But roadheaders have been around for many years, getting their start in the coal mining industry. So where do they […]

Suggested Guidelines for Investigating Land Subsidence and Earth Fissure Hazards in Arizona

September 5, 2011 rockman Comments Off

From the AZGS Document Repository: These guidelines provide professionals evaluating site-specific conditions in areas known or suspected to be subsiding with a standardized minimum level of investigation for land-subsidence and earth-fissure hazards. The guidelines do […]