AS1726 GEOTECHNICAL SITE INVESTIGATIONSPresented by Fred Baynes and Ian Shipway
About the CourseThe Australian Geomechanics Society (AGS) is hosting a course on Soil and Rock Logging at four locations in April – May 2018. The one day course will aim to educate geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, geo-technicians and other relevant professionals in logging and/or interpreting soil and rock logs in accordance with AS1726 – Geotechnical Site Investigations. In addition, the significant changes to AS 1726 contained within the 2017 Revision will be discussed in detail.
The course includes some Powerpoint presentations to explain the basic principles but is mainly a hands-on practical session where course participants will work in small groups to log a variety of real soil and rock samples under the guidance and instruction of experienced industry professionals. Upon completion of the logging exercise, the features of the soils and rocks samples and how they should be described are discussed in an interactive session involving the participants and the teachers.
This course is aimed at educating the profession and is particularly relevant to geotechnical and mining consultants, geotechnical contractors and laboratory geo-technicians and other professionals (i.e. civil and structural engineers) that find themselves having to log and/or interpret soil and rock logs as part of their jobs. The course content assumes each participant has a basic understanding of logging and is likely to be most relevant to professionals just starting their careers through to senior level professionals wanting to brush up on their knowledge of AS1726.
To maintain and increase the effectiveness of the course, the total number of participants will be restricted to 40, on a ‘first-come’ basis. We encourage participants to register early to avoid disappointment.
Fred Baynes is a consultant engineering geologist who was educated in the UK, immigrated to Australia in 1980 and has worked for contractors, consultants and utilities. He is based in Central Victoria and is a general practitioner with a field bias who has been involved in the investigation, design, construction and operation of a wide range of major civil, mining and oil and gas projects around the world. Fred teaches the two AGS courses “Geology for Engineers” and “Engineering Geology”, and he is the Past President of the International Association of Engineering Geology and the Environment.
Ian Shipway is both a geologist and a Registered Professional Engineer in Queensland and is a Director at EDG Consulting. His geotechnical experience spans more than 30 years with consultancies. He was a Senior Principal at Coffey for his last seven years of service up to 2015. Ian was a member of the committee which revised AS1726-2017 and for the past three years has represented Australia on the ISO Geotechnical Committee and working groups responsible for revision of the international standards for identification and classification of soil and rock.
WHEN
Adelaide FRIDAY 13 APRIL 2018 8.30am - 4.30pm
MelbourneFULLY SUBSCRIBED
FRIDAY 20 APRIL 2018 8.30am - 4.30pm
SydneyFULLY SUBSCRIBED
FRIDAY 27 APRIL 2018 8.30am - 4.30pm
Darwin WEDNESDAY 2 MAY 2018 8.30am - 4.30pm
COST
AGS Members: $375Non-members: $550
+ INCLUSIONS
Delegates will be provided with a set of course notes. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.
RSVP / REGISTRATION
Please complete and return the attached registration form to Peter Robinson at [email protected], specifying which course you would like to attend with your payment to secure your place at the course.Please check the AGS website prior to attending, for any late changes.
CPDEngineers Australia (EA) members participating in AGS technical sessions can record attendance on their personal Continuing Professional Development (CPD) logs. Members should refer to EA’s CPD policy for details on CPD types, requirements and auditing guidelines.
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2018 SOIL AND ROCK LOGGING COURSE
AS1726 GEOTECHNICAL SITE INVESTIGATIONS
COURSE PROGRAMME08.30 – 09.00 Registration
09.00 – 09.30 LECTURE - INTRODUCTION TO SOIL LOGGING
09.30 – 10.30 PRACTICAL SESSION ON SOIL LOGGING
10.30 – 11.00 Morning Tea Break
11.00 – 12.00 PRACTICAL SESSION ON SOIL LOGGING CONTINUES
12.00 – 12.30 GROUP DISCUSSION OF RESULTS
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch
13.30 – 14.00 LECTURE - INTRODUCTION TO ROCK LOGGING
14.00 – 15.00 PRACTICAL SESSION ON ROCK LOGGING
15.00 Coffee/Tea Available
15.00 – 16.00 PRACTICAL SESSION ON ROCK LOGGING CONTINUES
16.00 – 16.30 DISCUSSION OF RESULTS
16.30 Finish
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2018 AGS Soil And Rock Logging Course AS1726 Geotechnical Site Investigations
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2018 SOIL AND ROCK LOGGING COURSE
Adelaide FRIDAY 13 APRIL 2018University of AdelaideNorth Terrace, Mawson Building, Room 134 (Sprigg Room, level 1)
SydneyFRIDAY 27 APRIL 2018FULLY SUBSCRIBEDUniversity of Sydney,Carslaw Building, Room 408
Darwin WEDNESDAY 2 MAY 2018HIQA Laboratory 1/6 Wedding Road, Tivendale NT
MelbourneFRIDAY 20 APRIL 2018FULLY SUBSCRIBEDSwinburne University of Technology,453 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Advanced Geotechnical Laboratory, AMDC Building, Level 1 (AMDC 102)