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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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Press Releases

Layne Christensen Company to Celebrate 130 Year Anniversary by Ringing The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell

August 27, 2012 rockman Comments Off on Layne Christensen Company to Celebrate 130 Year Anniversary by Ringing The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell

MISSION WOODS, Kan., Aug. 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Layne Christensen Company (Nasdaq:LAYN) ("Layne" or the "Company") announced today that Chief Executive Officer Rene Robichaud will commemorate Layne’s 130th anniversary by ringing the Opening Bell […]

One of the eight Crossrail Tunnel Boring Machines or TBMs
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Crossrail – the engineering geology

August 22, 2012 rockman Comments Off on Crossrail – the engineering geology

For those outside the UK, the Crossrail project is a mega-project upgrade to the London metro area’s subway system. The tunneling portion of the project will consist of 21-km of twin-bore tunnels excavated by eight […]

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Datgel’s CPT Tool 3 places advanced reporting capabilities directly in the hands of geotechnical engineers

August 21, 2012 rockman Comments Off on Datgel’s CPT Tool 3 places advanced reporting capabilities directly in the hands of geotechnical engineers

Sydney, Australia – 21 August, 2012 – Datgel today announces the launch of CPT Tool 3 gINT add-on, the third-generation of its category-defining CPT reporting tool which places advanced reporting and analysis capabilities directly in the hands of geotechnical engineers with an array of formula configurations and report generation options unmatched in cone penetration testing.

CPT 3 is the most flexible CPT software available and ensures geotechnical engineers can have custom reporting with rich-data visualisation in any situation, adapting reporting output quickly and cost-effectively as user-requirements change to meet new conditions across locations and projects.

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New Subsea Robotic Geotechnical Site Investigation Company Formed

August 17, 2012 rockman Comments Off on New Subsea Robotic Geotechnical Site Investigation Company Formed

Gregg Seafloor Drill System

Houston, Texas – June 29, 2012. Fugro Offshore Geotechnics, specialists in marine site investigation and geo-consulting, and Gregg Marine, Inc., specialists in subsea robotic drilling and geotechnical testing services, announced today the successful formation of a new Joint Venture company: Seafloor Geotec, LLC (SGL). SGL will be headquartered in Moss Landing, CA, but operate globally through member companies and affiliates. [Editor] Click through for the rest of the press release. [/Editor]

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Tensar’s HDPE Geogrids Complete NTPEP Audit

August 15, 2012 rockman Comments Off on Tensar’s HDPE Geogrids Complete NTPEP Audit

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Aug. 13, 2012 – Tensar International today announced its high-density polyethylene (HDPE) Uniaxial (UX) Geogrid product line successfully completed the National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) on-site audit.

As the on-site audit was added just last year to the program, Tensar’s UX Geogrids are the first HDPE Geogrids to pass the rigorous evaluation.

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Arizona Geology Map
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Online Geological Map of Arizona

August 13, 2012 rockman Comments Off on Online Geological Map of Arizona

The Arizona Geologic Survey has released an online version of the geologic map of Arizona. It uses a Google Maps interface, and allows you to zoom in on any area in the state to view […]

Miscellaneous

Geoprofessional Services Are Not Commodities

August 6, 2012 rockman Comments Off on Geoprofessional Services Are Not Commodities

GeoEngineers Inc. Principal Geologist and CEO, Kurt Fraese wrote a blog post with the above title. Like many of us in the industry, Mr. Fraese is lamenting over a disturbing trend in commoditization of professional […]