Electronic Vane Shear Testing (eVST) is a widely used method for measuring the undrained shear strength and remoulded shear strength of soil. This technique involves pushing the apparatus into the soil and rotating it, using an electronic motor situated above the vanes, at a controlled rate while measuring the torque required to cause shear failure. eVST is a quick, easy, and n ...
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Geotechnical Investigation for Dam Wall Repairs
In June 2023, Geomech Africa was awarded a project to conduct a geotechnical investigation on a collapsed dam wall at Lonehill Park and Dam in Johannesburg. After heavy rainfalls experienced in mid-2022, the pedestrian bridge and dam wall collapsed resulting in heavy water loss due to the rising water pressures.The Geomech Africa team mobilised to the site on the 10th of July 2 ...
July 2023 | Newsletter
Welcome to this edition of the GeoGroup newsletter. In this issue, we look at the following: Geotechnical Investigation for Dam Wall Repairs Difficult Drilling Access About Electronic Vane Shear Testing Nelson Mandela Month | PETS Jhb To read all the articles, ...
June 2023 | Newsletter
Welcome to this edition of the GeoGroup newsletter. In this issue, we look at the following: Wireless Systems Integration for Geotechnical Monitoring About Mostap Sampling Team Empowerment Through Safety Nelson Mandela Day To read the full newsletter, ...
In-Situ Testing Services
GeoGroup offers a variety of In-Situ testing services: Each of these methods provides unique information about the soil or rock being tested, such as its strength, stiffness, and compressibility.In-situ testing is particularly useful in situations where obtaining soil or rock samples are difficult or nearly impossible, such as in deep foundations or underwater structures. By ...
Investigate the Geotechnical Properties on Tailings
In July of 2022, Geomech Africa set out to conduct a geotechnical investigation in Rustenburg at a tailing facility in the North-West Province, in South Africa. The investigation included CPTu testing, S-CPTu testing and MOSTAP soil sampling. The testing was performed to assess the stability of the tailing facilities and determine the geotechnical properties of the material. Th ...
May 2023 | Newsletter
Welcome to this edition of the GeoGroup newsletter. In this issue, we look at the following: Investigate the Geotechnical Properties on Tailings | Success Story In-Situ Testing Services Covers & Cans | Winter Donations Youth Day 2023 To read the full newsletter, ...
Dam Betterment
In May 2022, the Geomech Africa team kicked off a project where they needed to conduct DPSH (Dynamic Probing Super Heavy) testing as part of a Geotechnical Investigations contract for a client. These tests needed to be completed in order to establish the stability of a structural wall and to identify any risks present.The Dynamic Probe Super Heavy (DPSH) test is a geotechnical ...
April 2023 | Newsletter
Welcome to this edition of the GeoGroup newsletter. In this issue, we look at the following: Dam Betterment | Success Story Good Vibrations | About Sonic Drilling Onboarding for Site Covers & Cans | Winter Donations To read the full newsletter, ...
Drillers in the Mist
DRILLERS IN THE MISTBy Brett Mannix (Western Cape Regional Manager)There’s something unusual about preparing yourself in a site mud room with gumboots and a rain suit over your standard required PPE when the ambient temperature is in the mid-thirties, and the conditions are equivalent to that of a tropical rainstorm. This was the case on a recent drilling project the Geomech Af ...
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