Recent content by Rockjoint

ROCKPACK III by C.F. Watts is great for analyzing rock slopes with or without bolting, etc.

I agree with Roadwork, as stated. As long as the plan sheets indicate them, I personally feel it not necessary to place the utilities in all the cross-sections (unless something is very unusual). Also, the numerous instances of improperly located utilities (in my limited experience, I must...

With GPR, beware the common problems with clay soils.

I am a geologist, not an engineer. I have access to a copy of this fine text at work, and really enjoy looking through it. It is a most helpful book, and I have seen book reviewers saying that they plan on using this as a primary text for landslide courses. I recommend obtaining a copy if...

I give sincere thanks to each and every contributor on this discussion forum. THANKS TO ALL! -Rockjoint

..."the opposite of 'well-graded' is 'poorly-graded'..." Also, the opposite of well-graded is poorly sorted, to the geologist, indicating a wide range of grain sizes.

The metavolcanic rock may be quite hard and offer considerable bearing capacity for your footing load. However, the fractured nature may detract from its suitability. At a minimum, I would investigate the fracture density for sure, and determine how favorable the rock structure is with respect...

Patdaly, thanks for the comment. I am sure this will be a "fun" time when using the mower. I wonder if there is any way to valve the hoe arm in a special manner to provide action similar to a spring... (you guys can tell I am geotech and not industrial/mechanical!). Thanks again. -Rockjoint

Barry1961, Thank you very much for the informative reply. You have given me several things to think about. I do appreciate it. -Rockjoint

I am a novice to the world of machinery and related hydraulics, but I am investigating the idea of attaching a small (3.5ft to 4ft) rotary mower to the end of a rubber-tired backhoe, to be used as needed in place of the bucket. Think in terms of a poor man's batwing mower... If anyone can...

budt, Thank you for the reply. I appreciate the points you made. There is nothing like experience, for sure.

Thank you for the reply. I appreciate the link.

I am wanting to attempt attaching a small rotary mower, powered by hydraulic motor (not PTO), to a rubber-tire backhoe in place of the bucket (such that I can change from mower to bucket as desired). I am trying to make a poor-man's batwing mower, realizing all of the limitations of my desired...

I used to work with David Miller and now he has his own firm that does just what you are needing. Contact him as provided below to see what he might recommend... David K. Miller, P.G. President http://www.seismicsurveys.net

I agree with alanpaustin. Everyone lately in the media has been suggesting that the Masters degree is indeed the entry-level degree for many disciplines.