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World Record Rockfall Barrier Test by Geobruug at 10,000 KJ

Geobruug Tests 10,000 KJ Rockfall Barrier – New World Record

November 22, 2017 rockman Comments Off

In Walenstadt, Switzerland, on October 16, 2017, a rockfall barrier from the Swiss company Geobrugg, stops the impact energy of 10,000 kilojoules – a new world record! The barrier system was tested using a 25-ton […]

Aerix pervious cellular concrete used for a bridge approach

Webinar: Seismic Considerations for Cellular Concrete Design

November 15, 2017 rockman Comments Off

Aerix Industries will host a webinar by Steven Bartlett, Ph.D., P.E. of the University of Utah on December 6, 2017 at 2pm EST titled “Seismic Considerations and Design Methodology for Light-weight Cellular Concrete Embankments and […]

Thermal piles and pile cap for Google's new Bay View Campus

Google’s New Office Potentially Largest Thermal Pile Installation in the US

November 3, 2017 rockman Comments Off

Google’s Bay View Campus facility outside San Francisco may be the largest thermal pile installation in the US. Thermal piles combine the use of geothermal heating and cooling with the deep foundation system to improve […]

DGSI Improves Popular Equipment Trade-In Program

November 3, 2017 rockman Comments Off

DGSI has added the Quattro Logger (a discontinued 4-channel vibrating wire data logger) and the VW MiniLogger (a 1-channel vibrating wire data logger) to its trade-in program. If you send them your Quattro Logger or […]

3-Dimensional Crack Monitoring Gauges

November 3, 2017 rockman Comments Off

I came across this interesting product for structural/geotechnical monitoring of cracks in 3 dimensions. Most crack monitors are designed for monitoring in 2 dimensions, this one can measure movement out of the plane of monitoring. […]

Ft. Collins area trail tunnel being constructed beneath the BNSF railroad

Ft. Collins Hiking/Biking Tunnel Beneath BNSF Railroad

November 3, 2017 rockman Comments Off

The City of Fort Collins (Colorado) recently completed construction of a tunnel underneath BNSF Railway tracks to connect more than 30 miles of trails. The prospect of tunneling under an active rail line is a […]

gINT SIG Virtual Workshop on User System Data Functions

October 25, 2017 rockman Comments Off

Bentley announces their latest gINT Special Interest Group (SIG) virtual workshop, Making Data Management and Presentation Easier with User System Data Functions, on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 9 a.m. EDT or 5 p.m. EDT. […]

Spire London has the biggest foundations of any building in Brittain

Foundations for the New Tower of London

October 25, 2017 rockman Comments Off

What are the foundations like for what will be the tallest residential tower in Western Europe? Richard Piggin with Bachy Soletanche explained what will be supporting the £800million Spire London tower in a Metro.news article. The tower, located […]

Major Challenges for 13.5-mile California Bullet Train Tunnel

October 25, 2017 rockman Comments Off

The LA Times is reporting that the California bullet train project may be facing significant budget and schedule issues, largely because of a 13.5-mile tunnel beneath Pacheco Pass east of Gilroy. The article reports that […]

Upgrading Site Investigation Software: Don’t Fear Change

October 25, 2017 rockman Comments Off

Investing in new equipment is the lifeblood of many manufacturing businesses, especially when technological leaps can deliver large improvements in efficiency and cost-effectiveness. However, many site investigation companies are not benefiting from advances in technology, […]