End-user interest in geotechnical data management systems.
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2008-12-01
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Abstract:In conducting geotechnical site investigations, large volumes of subsurface information and associated test data
are generated. The current practice relies on paper-based filing systems that are often difficult and cumbersome
to access by users. Misplaced files, deteriorated paper records, incomplete documentation, and a lack of
awareness that certain data even exists have all contributed to inefficient or incomplete utilization of existing
data. Furthermore, the pressures to expedite project delivery only heighten the need for more efficient data
management practices and more productive field data collection methods.
This research task has been a coordinated effort between the GeoResearch Group (GRG) and Geotechnical
Services (GS), focusing on realizing internal operational efficiencies. Current practices in field data collection,
laboratory testing, and boring log creation have been examined for potential improvements. This research task
focused on three critical components of developing an effective data management system: (1) data modeling,
(2) data collection, and (3) data exchange and dissemination.
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