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12 May 2022 | Geotechnics & Hydrogeology
First published in the May 2022 issue of Quarry Management
Why it is so important for a successful restoration scheme?
By Lee Clarke, principal hydrologist and hydrogeologist, and James Dodds FIQ,...
Tagged in: Envireau WaterQuarry Restoration
18 March 2019 | Geotechnics & Hydrogeology
First published in the March 2019 issue of Quarry Management
Simon Briggs, managing director of Geodime Ltd, examines the impact of new survey technologies on mining and quarrying in the 21st...
Tagged in: GeodimeSite surveying
18 March 2019 | Geotechnics & Hydrogeology
First published in the March 2019 issue of Quarry Management
Phil Mills, director of Oakley Aerial Surveys, has been investigating the ability of a small unmanned aircraft to gather accurate...
Tagged in: Oakley Aerial SurveysSite surveying
18 March 2019 | Geotechnics & Hydrogeology
First published in the March 2019 issue of Quarry Management
The Bennie Group work with Stratian to deliver faster, safer and more accurate quarry audits
Working with specialist start-up...
Tagged in: StratianSite surveying
27 March 2017 | Geotechnics & Hydrogeology
First published in the March 2017 issue of Quarry Management
A new and cost-effective site-assessment tool for the quarrying industry
By Dave J.R. Morgan1, Michael G. Raines1, Stephen Thorpe1,...
27 March 2017 | Geotechnics & Hydrogeology
First published in the March 2017 issue of Quarry Management
The extractive industry is as safe as it has ever been, yet with the global construction market set to grow by around 70% in the next...
Tagged in: 3D Laser MappingInnovation & Technology
27 March 2017 | Geotechnics & Hydrogeology
First published in the March 2017 issue of Quarry Management
Maptek I-Site Studio software contributes to workflow for analysing slope failure in weathered rock at a quarry in New Zealand
In May...
Tagged in: MaptekSite surveying
27 March 2017 | Geotechnics & Hydrogeology
First published in the March 2017 issue of Quarry Management as Clear Lines of Flight
Building the future of quarry monitoring – using drones to boost site safety and survey efficiency
In...
Tagged in: RedbirdSite surveyingDrones
21 April 2015 | Geotechnics & Hydrogeology
First published in the April 2015 issue of Quarry Management
An examination of quarry surveying techniques and technologies – past, present and future, highlighting some of the global...
Tagged in: Geodime
21 April 2015 | Geotechnics & Hydrogeology
First published in the April 2015 issue of Quarry Management
The beneficial impacts of modern point-cloud survey techniques on geotechnical assessments are brought into focus using a...
Tagged in: QuarryDesign
21 April 2015 | Geotechnics & Hydrogeology
First published in the April 2015 issue of Quarry Management
Accurate structural data collection for use in quarry slope design
By M.C. Brown and D.K. Llewelyn, SRK Consulting (UK) Ltd
All...
Tagged in: SRK Consulting
13 May 2011 | Geotechnics & Hydrogeology | 1 Comment
The need for thorough ground investigationBy K.H. Nicholls, Geotechnics LtdCurrent best practice in the quarrying industry is conducted in accordance with the Quarry Regulations 1999, which require...
23 March 2011 | Geotechnics & Hydrogeology
Characterizing sand and gravel deposits in three dimensionsBy Jonathan Chambers, British Geological SurveyHigh-quality site investigation information is an essential prerequisite for accurate reserve...
23 March 2011 | Geotechnics & Hydrogeology
Geological and geotechnical mapping and analysis using long-range high-density LiDAR surveying equipment By A.P. Wilkinson, QuarryDesign LtdThe Quarry Regulations 1999 state that all excavations and...
22 November 2010 | Geotechnics & Hydrogeology
Rock and soil slope stabilization and protectionBy David Gibson, business development manager, BAM RitchiesThe safety of people, infrastructure and facilities below slopes is important. Technology...