How can you help me, help you? A geotechnical perspective.
A geotechnical perspective. Christopher Bell I am often asked what information is needed to prepare a geotechnical investigation tender/proposal. In this post I will share what I perceive as the minimum information needed to prepare a proposal/tender for a geotechnical investigation and why. The tender/proposal preparation process commences as a desktop assessment and involves a […]
Geological fault mapping provides significant savings for our clients
Geological faults, even minor faults in the rock such as is seen in the photo below, can result in significant changes in ground conditions over short distances and major impacts on development. This fault was observed in the side of a lift shaft excavation, during a routine footing inspection on a major project in Sydney. […]
Douglas Partners wins at 13th Australian New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics
Sean Goodall, Geotechnical Engineer based at Douglas Partners‘ Newcastle office, has taken out the award for the Best Conference Paper by a Young Professional at the 13th Australian New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics. Sean’s award was presented by the National AGS chair, Professor Steve Fityus at the completion of the conference which was held in […]
Townsville lithium-ion battery plant charging ahead
Two Townsville-based firms including Douglas Partners have joined the project team to build the lithium-ion battery plant proposed for the city. LIB Manufacturing Plant Aerial View GHD and Douglas Partners are now engaged through the Imperium3 consortium to build the $2 billion battery plant, which would position Townsville as an international and national leader in […]
Problem Soils and Water Skis
Sodic Soils and Design / Construction Implications for a Recreational Lake in Central Western Queensland. Download the PDF here. David-Little-Mark-Arnold-Problem-soils-and-Water-Skis
My PNG Adventure
2019 Technical Seminar Presentation Martin Hesari 20th March 2019 Matin-Hesari-2019-Technical-Seminar-Presentation – PDF Matin-Hesari-2019-Technical-Seminar-Presentation – pptx
Douglas Partners Embraces International Women’s Day 2019
Today is International Women’s Day and the theme is: Better Balance – Better World. It’s something we can all strive for and we will all benefit from. At Douglas Partners balance means providing a fair and inclusive workplace culture, where everyone feels they have the opportunity to uniquely contribute and embrace their individuality which ultimately […]
Appointment to NATA’s Advisory Committee
Anthony Sweetland, our Macarthur Laboratory Manager, has been appointed for a further term on NATA’s Geotechnical and Civil Construction Accreditation Advisory Committee (AAC) having previously served on the AAC for the last five years. NATA appoints technical committees, known as AACs, which consist of a group of experts appointed by NATAs board. The committees are […]
We Are Finalists!!!
We have been announced finalists in of four categories in the 2019 Financial Review Client Choice Awards The categories included: Best Provider to Property Best Provider to Construction & Infrastructure Best Provider to Government & Community Best Consulting Engineering Firm (revenue $50m – $200m) These are the awards we think are most important as the […]
Excavations in Ashfield Shale
Deep excavations in Ashfield Shale in the Sydney region can be a risky operation with the presence of many fractures. A primary feature of this unit is the presence of moderately to steeply dipping continuous, planar joints, often associated with thrust faulting. Such defects will sometimes form an unstable wedge when exposed during excavation, with […]
