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September 27, 2017
Abstract: A wetter than usual spring season caused numerous landslides in the Badland Region of North Dakota, including the failure of the Mormon Butte oil well platform after thirty years of active service. This case study will detail the site investigation, design, and construction of a geologically sensitive site located on U.S. Forest Service land. The main concern was how much failed soil could be removed without compromising the well. Analyses were performed to determine a safe temporary slope to allow for the removal of some of the failed soils. To read more on how the platform was completed and...
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November 28, 2018
Construction vibrations are a nuisance to owners, contractors and the general public, but are unavoidable in many circumstances. Join us for a free webinar as we look at the options for mitigating risk of vibration damage claims. Pre-construction condition surveys, vibration control plans and vibration monitors provide a three phase approach to risk management. In addition, we will explore the current technology and methodology for these services and discuss how they can be applied to different projects....
June 26, 2019
The thought of having a spill, release, overflow, or explosion at a facility is always in the back of our minds, but we never genuinely expect it to happen. Despite the best precautions, accidents happen, systems fail, and employees and facilities need to be prepared. Time is of the essence during the initial stage of a disaster, and the first 24 hours of the response can change the outcome of the project dramatically. Are your employees trained and are your facilities outfitted for when that disaster occurs? Emergency response, spill response, and rapid response teams are critical pieces to be...
