Geomechanics

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 ...

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 ...

TANZANIA CPTu TESTING & SONIC DRILLINGGeomechanics (Pty) Ltd. successfully completed a combined CPTu and Sonic drilling investigation in Tanzania.  This project required a multifaceted approach, including targeted soil sampling using both MOSTAP and Shelby techniques.The team encountered unforeseen hard layers during drilling, creating some challenges in conducting the CPTu ...

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 ...

The Geomechanics group is excited to announce our expansion into Saudi Arabia! Director Barry Kruger and Marketing Specialist Caroline Kruger recently met with our hosts and co-partner, Asbar, a subsidiary of Technology Experts Company to connect with potential clients and promote our combined services. We've already made valuable connections and look forward to building strong ...

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 ...

In this issue, we look at the following: Drilling & Instrumentation Installation Collaboration Branch Focus | KwaZulu-Natal Tech Focus | Dilatometer & Seismic DMT New Ventures | Saudi Arabia To read the full edition, ...

We've always been passionate about protecting our planet, a legacy and mandate left in our care by the late Dave Rossiter, founder of the GeoGroup. That's why we're actively planting trees to reduce our carbon footprint. Every tree counts - together we can make a HUGE leap towards a healthier planet!Even though Earth Day was celebrated on the 22nd of April, we can still take th ...