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[ October 8, 2018 ] John Wolosick Named 2018-2019 DFI Traveling Lecturer News
[ October 8, 2018 ] Video: Introduction to Novo Tech Geotechnical Software Available Resources
[ October 8, 2018 ] Geopier Appoints Jack Salerno as VP of Operations for North America Comings and Goings
[ October 8, 2018 ] Fugro appoints Mark Heine as CEO to succeed Øystein Løseth Comings and Goings
[ October 4, 2018 ] Keller Group Announces Changes to its Board and Executive Committee Comings and Goings

World Trade Center - Someday a Virtual Reality Museum?

Ground-Zero 9/11 Virtual Reality Museum on Kickstarter

September 10, 2018 rockman 0

The basement foundation and retaining walls of the World Trade Center, sometimes referred to as the bathtub, were the only portion of the structure that survived the collapse of the towers after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. […]

Hayward Baker and Moretrench joint venture project at Columbia University’s Manhattanville campus.

Hayward Baker and Moretrench NY-Metro Offices Merge

September 10, 2018 rockman 0

As part of Hayward Baker’s acquisition of Moretrench, our West Caldwell, New Jersey office is merging with Moretrench in Rockaway, New Jersey effective September 17, 2018. This merges the strengths and capabilities of both businesses under one name, […]

Debris Flow Videos from Chamoson, Switzerland August 7th, 2018

August 15, 2018 rockman Comments Off

There was a major flash flood and debris flow event in the Swiss Town of Chamoson and the video is unreal. The videos below are pretty crazy!

Rockfall Near Miss With Motorcycle Rider in India

August 15, 2018 rockman Comments Off

This video pretty much speaks for itself! I don’t have any details on the incident, but it is reportedly from India and it hit social media outlets in the past week.

Landslide Caused Pipeline Explosion on Leach Xpress Line

August 15, 2018 rockman Comments Off

A preliminary investigation report notes that “land subsidence” was the cause of a June 7th pipeline explosion near Moundsville, West Virginia, in other words, a landslide. An 83-foot section of the 36-inch diameter pipeline was […]

Hayward Baker’s Iconic Calendar Comes to Life With Augmented Reality App

August 1, 2018 rockman Comments Off

Hanover, Md., July 3, 2018 – Hayward Baker, Inc., North America’s leader in geotechnical construction, releases Geotech Solutions. Geotech Solutions is the first augmented reality (AR) app to be developed by a geotechnical construction firm. […]

R. Jeffrey Dunn joins Haley & Aldrich

August 1, 2018 rockman Comments Off

Burlington, Mass., July 24, 2018 – Haley & Aldrich, an engineering and environmental consulting company, today announced that R. Jeffrey Dunn, Ph.D., is consulting with the firm as a Principal Consultant, bringing more than 40 […]

Case Study: MSE Crusher Wall using Redi-Rock Blocks

August 1, 2018 rockman Comments Off

Carolina Sunrock constructed a new primary crusher and needed a 51 foot tall retaining wall to create the grade separation. They went with a Redi-Rock faced wall, and were in the unique position to buy […]

Dr. Oskar Steffen, the S in SRK, Passes Away at 77

July 16, 2018 rockman Comments Off

One of SRK Consulting’s three founding members, Dr. Oskar Steffen, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, in Johannesburg. He was 77 years old. Engineers outside of the mining sector may not be familiar with Dr. […]

Keller’s a safe bet for Hard Rock

July 16, 2018 rockman Comments Off

The iconic Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is undergoing a $1.8 billion expansion, with a gleaming 36-storey, guitar-shaped hotel as its stunning centerpiece. Such a unique and challenging project requires a wide range of specialist […]