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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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ASFE Issues New Model Agreement for Construction Materials Engineering and Testing (CoMET)

March 22, 2012 rockman Comments Off on ASFE Issues New Model Agreement for Construction Materials Engineering and Testing (CoMET)

ASFE/The Geoprofessional Business Association along with Terra Insurance company have released a model agreement for construction and materials testing services (CoMET). This document was created for use by ASFE member firms based on the organization’s […]

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Weekend CUP for March 19, 2012

March 19, 2012 rockman Comments Off on Weekend CUP for March 19, 2012

My list of blog-worthy items is pretty long but my spare time is short.  Here are a few I haven’t gotten to that you may be interested in. 2012 Geo-Congress and Other 2012 Deep Foundations […]

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ASTM Updates for February, 2012

March 19, 2012 rockman Comments Off on ASTM Updates for February, 2012

American Society of Testing Materials Logo - ASTMThis post highlights recent changes to ASTM Standards affecting geotechnical engineers, materials testing engineers, soil and construction laboratory managers and related professionals.  Updates for February include: a new standard for geospatial data at coal mines; standards related to pervious concrete; an updated standard for volumetric concrete batching; and an update to D5778 – Standard Test Method for Electronic Friction Cone and Piezocone Penetration Testing of Soils; among others. Click through for the list.

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Subsea Piling Frames – StabFRAME

March 6, 2012 rockman Comments Off on Subsea Piling Frames – StabFRAME

A new piece of equipment for deep ocean pile driving was recently used in 140m of water off the coast of Brazil. The StabFRAME is lowered to the sea floor and leveled to allow accurate […]

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Weekend Cup for February 27, 2012

February 27, 2012 rockman Comments Off on Weekend Cup for February 27, 2012

 Cleaning the tubes of some interseting content I didn’t have time to write about.  Enjoy! San Vicente Dam Raise Time Lapse Video – Source: Govtech.com via ASCE SmartBrief TRB Committee on Engineering Geology (AFP10) – […]