which respectively yield the force and velocity necessary for the calculation
of transferred energy.
In the newest release of the SPT Analyzer, Smart Sensor
technology allows the program to “read” the rod instrumentation
so that sensor calibration and rod cross sectional area are input
automatically to the SPT Analyzer. This simplifies the initial
test setup considerably. This latest model of SPT Analyzer also
responds to multi-touch gestures and has numerous color schemes
available, making things like adjusting time scale or display to better
view data in the field simple. A preprogrammed set of output
quantities tailored to SPT calibration is presented to the user, who
can modify it to fit a particular project need. Data quality checks
are available.
The SPT Software, which processes the force and velocity
data obtained during the test, has been completely rewritten: it is
now completely customizable, and creates detailed reports quickly
and easily.
“It could reduce the time to produce a report by half, when
compared with the previous version,” said Ryan Allin, senior engineer
with Pile Dynamics.
▼▼VAN KOMURKA JOINS GRL ENGINEERS, INC.
Van E. Komurka, P.E., D.GE, F.ASCE is joining GRL Engineers,
Inc. GRL is a leading provider of deep foundation testing, analysis
and consulting services, such as pile driving monitoring; dynamic
load testing on any type of deep foundation; foundation integrity
evaluations by cross-hole sonic logging, pulse-echo integrity testing
and thermal integrity profiling; wave equation analysis of pile driving;
and other deep foundation-related services.
He will continue his involvement in deep foundation projects
as in the past, including providing such services as:
•• Load-matching evaluations
•• Selection of appropriate deep foundation type using a rational
economic approach
•• Scoping, specifying, implementing and interpreting test programs
•• Soil/pile set-up characterization of driven piles, and incorporation
into design and construction
In addition, Van's new position will expand the range of capabilities
and resources with which he is able to serve the deep foundation
industry.
▼▼DIESEKO GROUP ACQUIRES
WOLTMAN PILING EQUIPMENT
Dieseko Group, producer and supplier of hydraulic vibratory
hammers and other foundation equipment, recently acquired
Woltman Piling Equipment, a company located in Giessenburg,
Netherlands. Woltman is market leader and producer and supplier
of piling equipment.
By means of the acquisition, both companies can combine
forces and achieve economies of scale, for example by joint purchasing.
Clients will benefit from shorter delivery times and new
innovations.
“The acquisition of Woltman seamlessly fits into our policy,”
said Ton Kraak, CEO of Dieseko Group. “We strive for market
leadership for vibratory hammers and want to be the supplier for
complete product packages for piling contractors. Woltman and
our subsidiary PVE Piling & Drilling Rigs – which was acquired
by Dieseko Group in 2014 – have been working together closely for
several years.”
Woltman Piling Equipment will operate as an independent
business unit of Dieseko Group in the Benelux region. All employees
will remain working within the organization. t
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