AGS ACT Insitu Testing Practical Workshop – 2 August 2024
On 2 August 2024, geomechanics professionals gathered in Canberra for the Australian Geomechanics Society ACT Insitu Testing Practical Workshop. The event focused on practical demonstrations of key insitu testing methods, including Cone Penetration Testing (CPT), Static Plate Load Test (PLT), Dynamic Probing Super Heavy (DPSH), Light Weight Deflectometers (LWD), PANDA [variable energy] Probe, Automated Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) and other essential tools and techniques. Led by Dr. David Lacey and Robin Power, the workshop gave participants hands-on experience and a chance to discuss the application of these methods. Special thanks to our sponsors; FSG Geotechnics + Foundations, GeoSmart Solutions, Insitu Geotech Services and Insititek who mobilised gear from interstate to make the workshop happen, PROJEX for providing access to their construction site (especially to Brendon Goodchild for hosting us) and to everyone who attended.
Watch the video highlights to recap the day’s events!
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