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Category: Geotechnical
Terracon Foundation Scholarship Awarded to University of Colorado Boulder Graduate Student in Geotechnical Engineering
September 27, 2022
Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) Educational Trust Awards Joelle Westcott OLATHE, Kan. – The Terracon Foundation announced $3,250 has been awarded to Joelle Westcott, a student pursuing a master of science degree in geotechnical engineering and …
Read MoreKeep projects on track with Terracon’s geotechnical and materials laboratory testing services
June 24, 2022
Logistics, power generation and transmission, transportation, infrastructure, and commercial ventures all rely on early and/or ongoing materials engineering and testing services. Laboratory services and materials testing are essential factors for delivery and completion of a …
Read MorePartnering to take the power underground
March 21, 2022
Underground transmission services for every step of the project The demand for more solar, wind, and other renewable energy is growing, yet generating that energy is only half of the challenge. The other half is …
Read MoreInvest early for greater return on investment: How to maximize asset life with pavement management
February 11, 2022
Our technology-focused, fast-paced world has created increased demand to deliver consumer goods in an efficient and expedient manner. Truck delivery logistics depends heavily on our nation’s roadway infrastructure, which are comprised of different types of …
Read MoreCaring for Those Who Care for Us
September 17, 2021
Terracon’s Work for Children’s Hospitals Benefits Communities Healthcare is more than the building you’re in – it’s the relationship between provider and patient and the critical environment in which they interact. Terracon employees live in …
Read MoreReducing Carbon Emissions Through Superior Geodesign
June 11, 2021
GripTerra Pier Foundation is the future of wind turbine foundation design Hoover Dam, completed in 1933, was an engineering marvel, requiring more than 3 million cubic yards of concrete to harness the power of the …
Read MoreReplacing Aging Gas Pipeline Infrastructure in Karst – The WB Xpress Project
April 29, 2021
Building and maintaining vital infrastructure such as gas pipelines through miles of land with numerous karst features requires ingenuity and expertise to avoid pitfalls that affect construction and the long-term performance as well as the …
Read MoreTerracon Wins ACG Middle Market Growth Award for Innovation
April 27, 2021
The Association for Corporate Growth Recognizes Terracon’s Stage1 Offering CHICAGO — The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), a global network dedicated to driving growth in middle-market companies, has honored Terracon with its first-ever Innovation award …
Read MoreConstruction in the City – First Do No Harm
February 9, 2021
The advice of ancient Greek physician Hippocrates rings true when it comes to heavy construction in a densely populated city: prioritize the protection of the valuable, existing assets and reducing the impact on nearby residents …
Read MoreFinding the Forgotten, But Not Lost
December 2, 2020
Using Ground Penetrating Radar to Look Into The Past It’s not uncommon for clients to come to Terracon to inquire about non-destructive ways to explore below the surface. For example, they may request an “X-Ray” …
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