GEO Office in Tampa
News Archive GEO office in Tampa GEO established an office in Tampa, Florida in 2019 and appointed Lee Gabriel as Area Manager. Lee has worked in geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring since 2002 and gained his expertise on a wide variety of projects and monitoring equipment. Recent projects for the Florida office include monitoring the Tampa Airport…
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News Archive AMTS Systems on I-880 GEO-Instruments installed two AMTS systems and 50 HD Road Prisms to monitor a section of the I-880 in Fremont, California while a microboring operation took place under the freeway. GEO’s experienced team mobilized quickly and worked efficiently to minimize impact to traffic.
Read MoreSisterbars for Nevada DOT
Sisterbars for Nevada DOT Nevada DOT is at work on I-15, constructing an overpass one exit south of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The work required pile load testing, and GEO installed sisterbars for the test.
Read MoreDemobilizing from HSR site
News Archive Demobilizing from HSR site A construction camera captures a team selfie during demobilization at this California High Speed Rail site. GEO monitored the heavily-used, existing tracks during Keller’s construction of large-bore piles only 30 feet away. The piles will support the high speed rail. Instrumentation included 2 AMTS systems with 190 prisms, 30…
Read MoreCrossbay Bridge Upgrade
Crossbay Bridge Upgrade ProjectScheduled upgrades for this six-lane highway bridge include replacement of fender systems and improvement of scour protection. The bridge must remain open during construction. Monitoring RequirementsThe project will require vibration monitoring and stability monitoring. The photo above shows heavy stone mattresses being placed at the base of the piers for scour protection.…
Read MoreMed Center Expansion
Med Center Expansion Project:Providence Tarzana Medical Center is undergoing a 540 million dollar upgrade and enhancement that involves removal of some older structures and construction of a new patient wing, a new parking structure, and a new main building. Monitoring Requirements GEO-Instruments was contracted to monitor the support of excavation for the new patient wing…
Read MoreTampa Airport
Tampa Airport Expansion ProjectTampa International Airport’s $2 billion expansion plan will allow the airport to serve a projected 34 million passengers per year, up from the current 21 million. Photo was taken from the tower. Monitoring RequirementKeller is installing foundations for three new structures at the airport. Existing structures had to be monitored for…
Read MoreCalifornia High Speed Rail
California High Speed Rail ProjectThe California High Speed Rail system will connect San Francisco to Los Angeles with trains traveling up to 220 mph on grade-separated track. (Rendering courtesy of California High Speed Rail Authority). GEO-Instruments is at work on a section of the project between Fresno and Bakersfield. The elevated tracks will be supported…
Read MorePrado Dam Basin
Prodo Dam Basin Project The USACE enlarging the flood control basin and building a dike to enhance flood risk management at Prado Dam. The basin is designed to accomodate a 200-year event. Monitoring Requirement Engineers needed to monitor settlement, total pressure, and pore-water pressures. Implementation GEO installed a wireless, solar-powered logger, three settlement cells, an…
Read MoreMicrotunneling at LAX
Microtunneling at LAX Project The LAMP project at LAX in California is a multi-billion dollar program for modernizing access to and from the airport. One part of the project involved installation of 9,700 feet of 48-inch diameter earthquake-resistant pipe within the City of LA street rights of way. Cut and cover was used for most…
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