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News, announcements, policy updates, spotlighted websites, software updates and other info that may be of interest to practicing geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, geophysicists, hydrogeologists and related professions.

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Comings and Goings

Geo-Institute announces 2013 Award Winners

November 16, 2012 rockman Comments Off on Geo-Institute announces 2013 Award Winners

The Geo-Institute of ASCE announced their 2013 award winners in their November 2012 E-Update newsletter.  They are: Stephen G. Wright, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE – H. Bolton Seed Medal John S. McCartney, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE– Arthur […]

Deep Excavation's Geotechnical Activity Index chart as of October 2012
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Geotechnical Activity Index

November 14, 2012 rockman 2

Deep Excavation, the makers of shoring design software, DeepXcav, are reporting on the Geotechnical Activity Index, that they describe as: The geotechnical activity index is a new index that reports on the geotechnical potential in […]

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Press Releases

AASHTO and ASTM International Agreement Benefits U.S. and Global Road Construction and Transportation

November 9, 2012 rockman Comments Off on AASHTO and ASTM International Agreement Benefits U.S. and Global Road Construction and Transportation

November 6, 2012, WASHINGTON – Today’s signing of an Agreement on Standards between the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and ASTM International solidifies coordination between two organizations working in the common interest of highway construction, safety, maintenance, and sustainability in the United States and around the world.

AASHTO Executive Director John Horsley and ASTM President James A. Thomas today signed an agreement which serves as the basis for continued mutual cooperation on the development and publication of highway construction standards.

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Comings and Goings

Schnabel Opens New Office in New York

November 9, 2012 rockman Comments Off on Schnabel Opens New Office in New York

According to the Schnabel Engineering website: Schnabel’s NYS office is located in the Capital District region, approximately 20 miles north of Albany in Clifton Park, New York. The NYS office will focus its efforts on […]

APE large diameter helical piles, a relatively new deep foundation alternative
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APE develops Helical Pile systems

November 9, 2012 rockman Comments Off on APE develops Helical Pile systems

Well-known pile hammer manufacturer APE has purchased technology for driving and coupling large diameter helical piles that could help make this technology more mainstream. Rather than pounding the pile into the ground, the steel drill […]