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Seismic Averaging in SCPTu testing

Did you know that our CPTSND Data Acquisition program can average repeat seismic strikes? Once you have a strike on the screen, simply accept (retain) the strike and then add another strike of the same type ( A strike for example). This second strike will display below the first strike and when the second strike is accepted (retained) it will be averaged with the first strike and only the averaged strike will remain on the screen. If a third strike is added and then accepted (retained) it will be averaged with the result of the first two. (NOTE: Our software does not retain all the individual strikes- once they are averaged only the average is on file) Averaging strikes is recommended by some of the top GeoTechs in the nation!

By smadi66|November 29th, 2019|Geotechnical Tennessee, Geotechnical Ohio, Geotechnical Pennsylvania, Geotechnical North Carolina, Geotechnical North Dakota, Geotechnical Oklahoma, Geotechnical Oregon, Geotechnical Rhode Island, Geotechnical South Carolina, Geotechnical South Dakota, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Drilling in Southwest Indiana at a 15-year peak

Indiana State officials say Southwest Indiana is experiencing a boom in oil and gas exploration, with a peak number of wells drilled over the past 15 years. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas released a report earlier this week that says oil and gas wells are being drilled in Indiana "At a pace that hasn't been seen for at least 15 years," according to Herschel McDivitt, director of the DNR Division of Oil and Gas. DNR officials say the division issued more than 450 drilling permits in 2006, a number that McDivitt expects to steadily increase during the next several years, due to the anticipated higher prices for crude oil and natural gas. "This is an exciting time to be in the oil and gas business," McDivitt said in a press release announcing the news. "While much of the interest is in drilling for crude oil, a growing number of wells are being drilled for natural gas, especially in the southwestern part of Indiana where companies are actively developing wells." McDivitt acknowledged that along with the increase in drilling applications has come a significant number of questions from landowners who have been approached by companies seeking to obtain leases from the landowners allowing them to drill on their properties. "Many landowners are unfamiliar with the process of leasing their land for oil and gas and are seeking more information about oil and gas operations and looking to find answers to their questions," McDivitt said. DNR has also made some changes in the Division of Oil and Gas's organizational structure. Jim AmRhein will be responsible for all inspections and compliance- related functions within the division's program. Previously, AmRhein was in charge of all permitting functions, as well as inspections and enforcement duties in central and northern [...]

By smadi66|April 16th, 2016|Drilling Kentucky, Drilling, Drilling Michigan, Geotechnical Ohio, Drilling Missouri, Geotechnical Illinois, Geotechnical Michigan, Geotechnical Missouri, St. Louis, Drilling, Drilling Indiana, Drilling Illinois, Drilling Ohio|0 Comments

Upcoming Tunneling Projects – Tunnel

2/10/2016 Upcoming Tunneling Projects CALIFORNIA Laguna Beach Tunnel Stabilization and Sewer Pipeline Replacement Approved by the South Coast Water District Board of Directors in 2010 and the City of Laguna Beach in late 2013, the Tunnel Stabilization & Sewer Pipeline Replacement Project (Tunnel Project) is a 100-year solution to protect the environment, local economies and neighboring communities. The project comprises two key components: Tunnel Stabilization: The District will enlarge the size of the tunnel from an average of 6 to 9 ft. This will ensure safer working conditions and greater access for future pipeline maintenance and repair. Permanent shotcrete lining and steel supports will be installed at several locations where required, replacing rotten timber supports and removal of loose rock that currently exist. Pipeline Replacement: The District will install a new 24-in. pipeline throughout the tunnel. The current pipeline – also 24 in. in diameter – will be encased in concrete, but preserved for redundancy and emergency use. The cost to repair the tunnel is estimated at approximately $90 million and will be funded through low-interest state loans, grants and the District’s general fund. Shortlisted tunnel contractors announcement was anticipated for 2014-2015 with request for bids expected in 2015 and NTP in 2015-2016. Los Angeles The North East Interceptor Sewer (NEIS) Phase 2A The North East Interceptor Sewer (NEIS) Phase 2A project is currently the northern extension of the NEIS Phase 1 project. The project will construct approximately 3.03 miles of 8-ft diameter sewer in tunnel and associated structures. The sewer will be constructed from the Division St. Shaft site, near the intersection of San Fernando Road and Cazador Street and terminate at the northern overflow parking lot for the Pony and Train Rides in Griffith Park, just north of the I-5 Griffith Park On/Off Ramps (I-5 Shaft Site) east [...]

World Tunnelling News

Jan 05, 2016 - Helsinki-Tallinn fixed link seems feasible Yle Uutiset Jan 04, 2016 - India awards large $1.5 billion road link contract India Times Jan 01, 2016 - Bangladesh to improve infrastructure BD News 24 Dec 30, 2015 - India's longest road link to open in July NDTV Dec 29, 2015 - India envisages first underwater link India Times - India Today Dec 29, 2015 - China opens longest lake crossing GB Times Dec 28, 2015 - Japanese court ruling on fatal ceiling collapse The Yomiuri Shimbun - Japan News Dec 28, 2015 - Shanghai completes 13th river link Shanghai Daily Dec 26, 2015 - Bids placed for Istanbul mega-project Daily Sabah Dec 25, 2015 - Complex Singapore road link delayed Straits Times Dec 25, 2015 - Ottawa LRT enters final phase Ottawa Sun Dec 22, 2015 - Rio Metro Line 4 needs more funding The Rio Times Dec 20, 2015 - Work starts on Auckland's City Rail Link Stuff.co.nz Dec 18, 2015 - Study looks at replacing old Baltimore rail link The Baltimore Sun Dec 14, 2015 - US transportation bill boosts Hudson rail project New York Times Dec 14, 2015 - Cost of Mumbai Metro Line 3 underestimated The Indian Express Dec 14, 2015 - Cologne LRT opens phase III Railway Gazette Dec 14, 2015 - Qatar progresses with rail infrastructure Doha News Dec 10, 2015 - Tunnelling to start on Shinkansen maglev line The Asahi Shimbun Dec 09, 2015 - Sweden opens its longest rail tunnel International Railway Journal Dec 04, 2015 - Barge launches Thames Tideway construction Tideway news release Dec 03, 2015 - Memorial ceremony for Sasago tunnel collapse Japan Today Dec 02, 2015 - TT2 recognised for work with the disabled Shield's Gazette Nov 30, 2015 - Group to lobby for Malta-Gozo fixed [...]

By smadi66|January 17th, 2016|Geotechnical Missouri, St. Louis, Geotechnical Indiana, Tunneling, Geotechnical Kentucky, Geotechnical Tennessee, Geotechnical Ohio, Geotechnical Illinois, Geotechnical Michigan|0 Comments

Louisville Indiana – Kentucky Ohio River Bridges Project

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26r9MpVATsI Today's "Walk the Bridge" event attracted tens of thousands of people. The Louisville-Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project addresses cross-river transportation needs in Louisville, Kentucky and Southern Indiana and will result in safer travel, less congestion and improved access to destinations in the region. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Governor Steve Beshear announced that the new Ohio River bridge between Kentucky and Indiana in downtown Louisville will be named the Abraham Lincoln Bridge – connecting, as it does, the states of Lincoln’s birth and raising. “Lincoln led our nation through its bloodiest and greatest constitutional and political crisis – the American Civil War,” Gov. Beshear said. “But at the end of that national trauma, we remained a ‘United’ States of America. It’s therefore fitting that we honor Lincoln’s legacy with a bridge that further unites Kentucky, where he was born, with Indiana then Illinois, where he emigrated as a youth and grew to adulthood.” Kentucky and Indiana jointly are building the bridges project to improve cross-river mobility between Louisville and Southern Indiana. The project also includes construction of a new bridge eight miles upriver, connecting Prospect, Kentucky, and Utica, Indiana.

By smadi66|December 6th, 2015|Georgetown, Louisville, Lexington, Geotechnical Indiana, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Hopkinsville, Louisville, Richmond, Geotechnical Ohio, Florence|0 Comments

California highway landslide leaves vehicles buried – video

Aerial footage shows work crews clearing mud and debris following flash floods that left nearly 200 vehicles stuck in up to 5ft (1.5 metres) of mud. The Leona Valley, about 20 miles north of Los Angeles, saw extensive downpours on Thursday, with 3.58 inches (9 cm) of rainfall during a 30 minute period. Elsewhere in southern California, several roads were washed out and there were reports of motorists having to be rescued from torrential flooding

By smadi66|October 19th, 2015|Carmel, Geotechnical Engineer Indianapolis, New Albany, Kokomo, Geotechnical Tennessee, Fishers, Geotechnical Indiana, Noblesville, Lafayette, Geotechnical Ohio, Brownsburg, Soil Testing, Plainfield, Michigan City, Geotechnical Illinois, Crawfordsville, Drilling, Seymour, Muncie, Geotechnical Michigan, Elkhart, Indianapolis, Westfield, Richmond, Geotechnical Missouri, Goshen, Anderson, West Lafayette, South Bend, Greenfield, Bloomington, Mishawaka, Terre Haute, Greenwood, Calumet, Shelbyville, Vincennes, Highland, Columbus, Portage, Hammond, Landslides, La Porte, Evansville, Louisville, Gary, Geotechnical Engineer Indiana, Lebanon, Fort Wayne, Geotechnical Kentucky|Comments Off

Interstate 10 in California closed east of Coachella after bridge collapse

A 30-foot section of a bridge on the 10 Freeway in Desert Center east of Coachella co A 30-foot section of a bridge on the 10 Freeway in Desert Center east of Coachella collapsed Sunday, closing Interstate 10 indefinitely. The 10 Freeway was shut down from Desert Center to the Arizona state line as a result of the bridge collapse and heavy flooding, authorities said. llapsed Sunday, closing Interstate 10 indefinitely.Source: Interstate 10 closed east of Coachella after bridge collapse

By smadi66|July 22nd, 2015|Construction Inspection Indiana, Geotechnical Kentucky, Geotechnical Tennessee, Geotechnical Ohio, Geotechnical Illinois, Pile Foundation, Geotechnical Indiana|0 Comments

MSE walls going up for landmark Ohio highway project

Geogrids cited for roads, bridges to improve safety and reduce road congestion. Tensar International announced in an April 16 press release that construction has commenced on one of the largest highway projects in Ohio—including $3 million to construct MSE (mechanically stabilized earth) retaining walls. When complete, 30 precast panel retaining walls will be built, totaling more than 200,000 square feet, “making it one of the largest projects in Tensar’s uniaxial geogrid product line history,” the release stated. The full scope of the Ohio highway project is to construct 22 new bridges, improve safety, reduce road congestion, and connect neighborhoods in Columbus, Ohio. A new travel lane will also be added on Interstate 670 to help reduce weaving across traffic lanes to exits. (Interstate 670 runs through downtown Columbus, connecting I-70 west of downtown with I-270 and U.S. 62 near the eastern suburb of Gahanna.) The release noted that the first phase of the Columbus Crossroads project is slated for completion in 2014. Kokosing Construction is the contractor for the project.

By smadi66|May 2nd, 2015|Geotechnical Ohio|0 Comments

Ohio highway closed when enormous rock falls on it

A major route along the Ohio side of the Ohio River was closed Friday after a house-sized boulder fell on the westbound lanes. IRONTON, Ohio —A major route along the Ohio side of the Ohio River was closed Friday after a house-sized boulder fell on the westbound lanes. The rockslide happened at about 3 a.m. on U.S. 52 just across the river from Ashland, Ky., allowing crews to detour Ohio traffic through Kentucky. WSAZ-TV reported that a pickup ran into the rock shortly after it fell, but the driver was not injured. Crews estimate it will take two days to remove the boulder and other debris.

By smadi66|May 2nd, 2015|Geotechnical Ohio|0 Comments