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Deep Excavation Geotechnical Software Update

December 4, 2014 rockman Comments Off

Deep Excavation LLC is releasing the revamped 2015 version of their deep excavation software DeepEX 2015. DeepEX is used by more than 1000 engineers worldwide. The current version includes an improved wizard, reports, analysis capabilities. […]

pLog Tablet by Dataforensics

Dataforensics Announces Major Update to pLog Tablet

November 24, 2014 rockman Comments Off

Dataforensics, developer of geotechnical and geoenvironmental data management solutions, announces that a major update for pLog Tablet is now available for immediate download from the Google Play store.

This latest update of pLog Tablet enhances usability by adding the following features:

[Editor] Read on for the rest of the press release from GeoPrac sponsor Dataforensics! [/Editor]

FHWA Geotechnical Team and NHI will offer training in a virtual world

FHWA Geotechnical Team and NHI To Offer Virtual World Training

November 21, 2014 rockman Comments Off

Economic times have been hard for federal, state and local transportation agencies as well as industry representatives since the recession started. Getting approval to travel for conferences or training classes has been difficult if not […]

Video: Secant or Tangent Piles

November 21, 2014 rockman Comments Off

I like Hayward Baker’s series of videos using animations to demonstrate different geotechnical construction methods. This video demonstrates how tangent pile shafts or secant pile shafts are constructed. Check out the video. Note: Hayward Baker […]

Video: Massive Earthworks to Stabilize US 89 Landslide

November 21, 2014 rockman Comments Off

By April of 2015, the contractor for Arizona DOT’s US 89 Landslide Stabilization project will have move over 1 million cubic yards of material to build a massive stabilizing berm. They are using CAT 773 […]

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GeoPrac Newsletter 051

November 7, 2014 rockman Comments Off

The 51st edition of the GeoPrac.net newsletter was published this week. Content includes: Let’s do better as mentors Hayward Baker Atlanta Stadium Chuck Ladd In Memoriam Port of Oakland Soil Stabilization Most Popular GeoPrac Content […]

Hollow stem auger strikes NY MTA F Train on October 30, 2014

Hollow stem auger strikes NY Subway Train

November 7, 2014 rockman Comments Off

A 10 inch hollow stem auger grazed a packed subway car on the NY MTA’s F line last week scratching the side of the train and breaking windows. Fortunately there were no injuries. I think […]

Dr. Jesus E. Gomez joins GEI Consultants

GEI Consultants Hires Dr. Jesus E. Gomez

October 27, 2014 rockman Comments Off

Dr. Jesus E. Gomez has joined GEI Consultants as a vice president and will lead their geotechnical and geostructural practice in the Philadelphia region. Dr. Gomez has over 30 years of experience, and was previously […]

Underground mine ventilation plan

Shotcrete Made From Tailings Could Insulate Underground Mines

October 27, 2014 rockman Comments Off

Underground metal mines can have extremely high temperatures, making it hazardous for employees to work there for more than a few minutes at a time. Researchers from my alma mater, the University of Arizona, are […]

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DIGGSML.org website revamped

October 27, 2014 rockman Comments Off

DIGGSML is an XML-based schema designed for transfer of geotechnical and geoenvironmental data between different organizations. In 2013, the ASCE Geo-Institute was awarded a 2-year contract by the Ohio DOT to implement DIGGS. The current […]

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