Track Monitoring System
News Archive Track Monitoring System HSR construction runs parallel to the existing BNSF track GEO completed installation of two tower-mounted, solar powered AMTS systems and 180 rail-clip prisms in just three days. The hot and dusty site work was interrupted by many trains coming through, some a mile long. The track monitoring system will monitor…
Read MoreGEO Office in Atlanta Area
News Archive GEO Office in Atlanta Area GEO has established an office in the Atlanta area and appointed David Penn as project manager. GEO’s recent projects in the area include monitoring the Georgia Municipal Association headquarters expansion and various projects requiring monitoring of vibration, pore-water pressure, and slope movement. Contact the Atlanta area office David…
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News Archive GEO Office in Dallas Area GEO-Instruments has established an office in the Dallas area. GEO has been active on projects in Texas for several years, monitoring SOE, settlement, and deformation at construction sites across the state. Notable projects include the Rangers Stadium and the Austin Capitol Complex. Seth Bernard was appointed Project Manager…
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News Archive GEO office in Bay Area GEO opened its third California office in June 2020. The Bay Area office will support projects in San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, and rest of Northern California. Contact the Bay Area office Installing Dust Monitor Configuring RVM Vibration Monitor
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News Archive GEO Office in Las Vegas GEO established an office in Las Vegas in 2020 and appointed Ryan Burg as project coordinator. Ryan joined GEO in 2019 and has been working closely with project managers in our western region. The Las Vegas office has been monitoring highway work, construction work, and mines in the…
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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…
Read MoreAMTS Systems on I-880
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.…
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