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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.

Ralph B. Peck - 1912-2008
In Memoriam

Geoengineer.org: New Ralph Peck

October 29, 2008 rockman Comments Off on Geoengineer.org: New Ralph Peck

[Update 10/29/08 10pm] See below. [/Update] The Geoengineer.org website is developing a website honoring the memory of Professor Emeritus Ralph B. Peck. As you no doubt read previously on Geoprac or elsewhere, Ralph Peck passed […]

Google Earth for iPhone
Software Updates

Google Earth for iPhone Released

October 27, 2008 rockman Comments Off on Google Earth for iPhone Released

Google Earth for iPhoneGoogle announced on Sunday that it had released Google Earth for the popular iPhone device. So far it doesn’t have access to all of the content layers that you can view in the desktop version of your software, but it does have panoramio photos and Wikipedia articles and most impressively, the 3D terrain option. You can view the surrounding terrain in 3D by simply tilting your phone from horizontal.  It also lets you search for nearby businesses and appears to pull in other content related to those businesses from the web, such as reviews etc.  Now, if only I could come up with the $$ to spring for an iPhone!  More info at CNet and Google Earth blog. Or click through for a video demo. (Photo credit: Google by way of CNet).

 

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Standards and Codes

ASTM Standards Updates – Sep/Oct

October 22, 2008 rockman Comments Off on ASTM Standards Updates – Sep/Oct

For those of you are interested, there were a number of ASTM standards updated in the last two months that apply to geotechnical engineering, soils testing, concrete, aggregate and other materials testing topics. Unfortunately the only way to see what changed is to buy the updated standards.  If there are any significant changes that affect the state of the practice in our industry, I hope someone will let us know and we can post a summary here on GeoPrac for the benefit of all.  In the mean time, I only highlight newly approved standards or re-approved standards, not work items. Click through for a list.

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Rockman's Ramblings

GeoPrac.net Facelift

October 21, 2008 rockman Comments Off on GeoPrac.net Facelift

As you can probably tell, there have been a few cosmetic and behind the scenes changes to the GeoPrac.net website. Rest assured it is still one of the premier sites for news and articles related to geotechnical engineering, geological engineering and engineering geology. But the software that runs the site was in dire need of upgrades, both for security and ease of maintenance. The new look was a byproduct of those upgrades (long story).

There are going to be some growing pains with the upgrades, including some broken links and other glitches. I appreciate your patience as I work to sort them out and I ask you to do me a favor, and if you come accross a problem, drop me a note – . If you’re interested in more details about the new site, click through.

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Rockman's Ramblings

New Feature – GeoThreads

October 21, 2008 rockman Comments Off on New Feature – GeoThreads

I made a conscious decision when creating GeoPrac.net to NOT include a forum or bulletin board. I feel that with my technical skills and using one of the excellent open source products out there I […]

gINT Software, Inc.
Press Releases

GEO5 Distribution Deal Signed by gINT Software, Fine

September 29, 2008 rockman Comments Off on GEO5 Distribution Deal Signed by gINT Software, Fine

gINT Software, Inc.Leading Geotechnical Software Developers to Integrate Solutions

Windsor, CA – September 29, 2008 –  gINT Software, Inc.

gINT Software, Inc., developer of gINT data management and reporting software for geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering professionals, has signed a mutual distributorship agreement with Fine s.r.o. of Prague, Czech Republic, maker of the GEO5 geotechnical analysis software programs. gINT Software will represent GEO5 on an exclusive basis in the USA, Canada and Mexico. In addition, Fine has been granted exclusive rights to represent gINT in the Czech Republic and surrounding Eastern European countries, including Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia.

[Editor] All screen shots courtesy of gINT Software, Inc. Click through for the rest of the press release. [/Editor]

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