Geomech Africa

Geomech Africa recently successfully completed a demanding geotechnical investigation drilling project in East London, South Africa. The scope of work included drilling a total of 13 boreholes, including seven vertical holes, three inclined holes at 45 degrees, and three inclined holes at 60 degrees. The project was executed throughout the month of June 2024. Executing this pr ...

Catch up on the latest news and updates in this month's GeoGroup newsletter.What's happening: Environment First: East London Geotechnical Investigation Our New Comacchio GEO 405 Rotary Core and Percussion Combination Rig Our Partnership | Saudi Arabia Women's Day Donation | African Angels, Days for Girls Want to read more? ...

Understanding the stability of the underlying soil is paramount to various projects in the mining and civils sectors as well as in construction. This is where electronic vane shear testing (eVST) comes in. It's a valuable technique for measuring a soil's undrained shear strength, a key indicator of its ability to resist deformation without drainage.eVST employs a four-bladed va ...

Geomech Africa was recently contracted to conduct a geotechnical investigation of a Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) at a mine in South Africa. The project involved a combination of in-situ testing and core drilling to assess the subsurface conditions.Scope of Work CPTu testing and dissipation tests at 15 locations. Rotary core drilling (RC drilling) at 13 locations, with co ...

In this issue, we look at the following: Geotechnical Investigations on Tailings Electronic Vein Shear Testing (eVST) Continuous Risk Assessment Training Covers and Cans Winter Drive To read the full publication ...

SEE YOU AT ELECTRA MINING AFRICA 2024!We're thrilled to announce that we'll be exhibiting at this year's Electra Mining Africa Expo at the Expo Centre in Nasrec, Johannesburg! As returning participants, we're excited to reconnect with industry leaders and forge new partnerships.Electra Mining is the platform showcasing Southern Africa's manufacturing prowess across various sect ...

BRANCH FOCUS: EASTERN CAPEWe're thrilled to highlight the achievements of our Eastern Cape branch, established in 2010! Since then, under the leadership of Director Barry Kruger, the team has tackled nearly 50 projects across the region. Their expertise extends both on land and offshore, playing a key role in local success stories.2023 saw a major highlight with Barry Kruger le ...

June 2024 | Newsletter In this issue, we look at the following: Tanzania CPTu Testing & Sonic Drilling Branch Focus | East London Electra Mining Africa 2024 Covers and Cans Follow the link below to read it now ...

When building on, or interacting with the ground, understanding its geotechnical properties is crucial. Enter the flat plate dilatometer (DMT) and seismic dilatometer (SDMT) tests - two in-situ techniques that geotechnical engineers use to assess soil behaviour.DMT is a stainless-steel blade with a flat circular steel membrane that is advanced, into the soil, using a standard C ...

Led by the experienced Dries de Beer, our KwaZulu-Natal branch has carved a path of success since its inception in 2013. With a commitment to quality assurance and health and safety, they've tackled 70 projects and collaborated with 26 prestigious clients, including industry giants like Transnet, SANRAL, and Airports Company South Africa. Dries and his team have a deep underst ...