Posts by Phil Barber
Heidi Gilkenson – New Geo-Hydro Environmental Scientist
Heidi Gilkenson has joined Geo-Hydro as a Staff Environmental Scientist. Heidi is a recent graduate from the University of Georgia with a degree in Environmental Sciences. While in school, she worked as an intern for the United States Department of Agriculture/ Natural Resources Conservation Service. We are very excited to have Heidi as part of…
Read MoreCongratulations to New P.E.s
Thomas Baglivo, P.E. and Mike Reed, P.E. have passed the Professional Engineer exam. Thomas has been with Geo-Hydro since graduating from Southern Polytechnic State University over 4 years ago. Mike Reed, a graduate of the University of Georgia, joined Geo-Hydro in summer of 2013.
Read MoreBrian Ingram Promoted to Principal
Brian Ingram, P.E., a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with Geo-Hydro for over 10 years, has been promoted to Principal. Brian is well known by our clients for his excellent communication skills and ability to lead teams of multi-discipline staff through difficult projects. He is a Clemson alumnus and is very active in his community.
Read MoreLakePoint Sporting Community
Geo-Hydro is providing environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, and construction materials testing services for LakePoint Sporting Community in Emerson, Georgia. The project spans over 1,300 acres featuring sports venues for over 20 sports. The South Campus phase is currently under construction and includes a wake park, and baseball fields. Approximately two-million cubic yards of earth will…
Read MoreNew EPD Storm Water Requirements for Construction Projects in Georgia
The NPDES General Permit in effect at the start of most construction projects currently in progress in the state of Georgia expired on July 31, 2013. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD) granted automatic extensions for ongoing projects until the new permits could be released. The GA EPD issued the new NPDES permits on…
Read MoreMasonry Testing Services
Masonry construction, which has been in existence for centuries, continues to evolve with new products and material applications to meet today’s construction demands. Construction materials testing and field inspections are needed to determine that the masonry products used on the job are in conformance with job and product specifications. These testing and inspection procedures will…
Read MoreHot Weather Concreting Guidelines
During hot summer months all projects benefit by implementing hot weather concrete practices. Appropriate hot weather concreting practices are described in ACI 305R. Most project specifications that address hot weather concreting practices only mention that concrete should be placed in accordance with ACI 305, or mention a maximum concrete placement temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit.…
Read MoreCold Weather Concreting Guidelines
Cold weather can have some serious, and irreversible, adverse effects on concrete: Inadequate strength gain associated with low concrete temperature Delayed initial set Fluctuations in workability Concrete damage due to freezing at early ages And cold weather for concrete is not really all that cold. Problems can occur at temperatures as warm as 50 F.…
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