The Unified Soil Classification System is a method of categorizing soils for use in engineering and geological applications. Soils are classified in USCS groups that are designated by a group symbol and a corresponding group name. The governing standard is ASTM D2487. Classification Groups The following are the soil classifications: Symbol Description GW Well graded, […]
Alberta Transportation pre-qualification
This morning I was informed by Allan Donovan of Alberta Transportation’s Professional Services section that Roseke Engineering has achieved pre-qualification for the category of “Design of Standard Bridges and Culvert Structures.” This is a milestone we at Roseke Engineering were striving for and we are very excited about it. This is a “pre-qualification” for Alberta […]
Southern Alberta flooding
Due to heavy rains in southern Alberta, many rivers are high and over 100,000 people have been ordered to evacuate. The bulk of the news coverage is around Canmore and Calgary, but all of southern Alberta, particularly the southwestern part, is affected. Here are some photos from the Nanton News: Advisories Here are some links […]