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Blind Men, Elephants, and Zen – Approaching Basin Evaluation Like a Cup of Tea

A must ready blog entry by our President, Larry Fanning! http://www.wscommunityblog1.com/2013/01/23/blind-men-elephants-and-zen-approaching-basin-evaluation-like-a-cup-of-tea/

Residential Project – Manometer Survey

In most cases a manometer survey is taken to further investigate potential foundation problems but in this case it was done to determine the slabs flatness before it was tensioned.

SOILWORKS IS HIRING

We are looking for geotechnical / geologic / geo-environmental professionals that can take on a wide variety of projects. Must have a great attitude, the ability to communicate well, is self motivated and incapable of doing anything but the very best. SoilWorks is a small business that attracts a unique high-end clientele. That said, you [...]

Comments on the 03 11 2011 Japan (Sendai – Honshu) Earthquake Disaster

Comments on the 03 11 2011 Japan (Sendai – Honshu) Earthquake Disaster Like other areas on the Pacific Ring of Fire, Japan is an area which is a focus of change on the face of the earth, and as such, a focus of earth movement, and earthquakes.  On March 11, 2011, one of the largest [...]

Recent Earthquakes on South Island New Zealand

New Zealand Earthquakes 2010 and 2011An earthquake on Monday, February 21, 2011 at 23:51:43 UTC was the second major earthquake to hit Christchurch in five months.Of world focus lately are the effects of the major earthquakes which occurred in New Zealand.  Namely, these earthquakes include the Canterbury September 3, 2010 M7.1 Earthquake and the February [...]