Geomech Africa

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 ...

Geomech Africa was recently contracted for a project on a tailings facility in South Africa. The project involved conducting 21 CPTu tests in November of 2023, to determine ideal drill locations, and then drilling these boreholes and installing a monitoring system to assess the stability of the dam embankments.PROJECT DETAILS:Equipment: Colossal CPT-150, YWE D90 drill rig.Drill ...

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 ...

The Secon Compact Sonic Crawler is a sonic and rotary core combination drill rig. Designed with mobility and safety in mind, this crawler-mounted rig can easily reach any destination. Equipped with a dual head mast, the operator can seamlessly transition between both Sonic and Rotary Core drilling methods.

The Secon is fitted with a wireless remote control system connected to two remotes which the operators can use to drill and mobilise the rig remotely.

This month, we welcomed our new custom-built CPT rig, the Bumblebee Marooka Track-Based CPT-150. Designed and assembled by our in-house workshop team.This Marooka track-based CPT rig has been modified with a cab for a driver, and to accommodate a CPTu mast. This rig offers extended outriggers for better precision in tougher conditions. Fitted with a Pagani 150 mast. ...

Our March newsletter is now available online. In this issue, we look at: Success Story: GMU Completes Geotechnical Surveys for Kingfisher Feederline Project New to CPTu Testing: The Bumblebee Marooka Track-Based CPT-150 Branch Focus: Geomechanics Uganda LIV Lanseria Community Outreach ...

OUR CAPE TOWN BRANCH: DELIVERING EXPERTISE IN GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONSEstablished in 2017 and led by Brett Mannix, our Cape Town branch is a trusted partner for geotechnical investigations throughout the Western Cape. We have a proven track record of success on diverse projects, from inland developments to coastal endeavours.Our team has played a key role in major projects, ...