Gregg Drilling Field Training 2022

Gregg Drilling is hosting a 4-hour training seminar for geotechnical and environmental field staff and technicians. Training will include:

• Coffee & light breakfast
• Rotation through six instructional stations
• Hands-on demonstration of field techniques with various equipment
• Instruction by industry experts: Dr. Peter Robertson (CPT) & Dr. Richard Laton (Soil sampling & logging)
• Catered lunch before you go!
• Hearing & eye protection provided. Please bring a hard-hat (extras will be available)

The morning instructional seminar is designed to aid field staff in familiarizing themselves with various site investigation techniques. They will learn how each piece of equipment is used in specific situations or soil conditions. Problem solving techniques and on-site decision making will also be discussed.

Topics covered include:

• Cone Penetration Testing, seismic & additional modules. Instructor: Dr. Peter Robertson.
• Soil classification, auger & rotary drilling. Instructor: Dr. Richard Laton
• High resolution site characterization (HRSC). Instructor: Dustin Tidwell
• Direct push & samplers. Instructor: Brandon Moses
• Remediation techniques. Instructors: Jake Wilson & Alex Jernigan
• Additional testing (vane shear, pressuremeter, SPT energy calibration). Instructors: Kelly Cabal & Wessam Zanaty

Location & Preparation:

Gregg's Southern California headquarters in Signal Hill. Please park near the back equipment yard @ 2718 Gaviota St., Signal Hill.

Event will be outside so please prepare accordingly based on the weather forecast, event will go on rain or shine. Please bring a hard-hat if you have one. Hearing and eye protection will be provided by Gregg Drilling.

Cost:

Registration is only $50/pp now through September 30th. Late registration price increases to $100 on October 1st - REGISTER NOW! Students can register for a 50% discount, please contact Kelly Cabal: [email protected] if you are a full time student.

Optional networking event from 12-2pm, only $15 and includes beer, apps, extra Gregg swag bag and raffle tickets. Enjoy the afternoon while meeting and mingling with your Gregg Project Managers and other peers.

Thank you to our cooperating organizations: CalGeo, AEG & ASCE Geo-Institute!

Host or Publisher Gregg Drilling LLC