New Ultra-wide Band Radar Technology Saves Lives at Disaster Scenes
By Tom Timperman, GSSI Disaster scenes are chaotic and noisy, with rescue teams climbing over collapsed structures, feverishly working to find survivors. Technology can play an important role in the effort, whether the structural collapse is due to earthquake,...
Hello, My Name is Rutgers
NASTT's Student Chapter at Rutgers University has been very active this year and we're excited to share with you what they've been up to! The students hosted a lecture with Richard Palmer of Northeast Remsco Corporation. This lecture introduced the members to the...
Numa Releases a New Generation of Patriot™ 60 and Patriot™ 65 Hammers
Increased reliability and faster drilling. THOMPSON, CONNECTICUT USA, November 30, 2016 – Numa, the world’s leader in DTH hammers and bit technology, has released a new generation of Patriot 60 and Patriot 65 hammers. Based upon advanced engineering and driller input,...
Woodard & Curran Acquires RMC Water and Environment
November 21, 2016 Woodard & Curran (#80 on the Engineering News-Record Top 500 Design Firms list) has acquired RMC Water & Environment (ENR #456), a 125-person, California-based, environmental engineering company focused on developing solutions to the complex...
ISTT Seeks Executive Director
The International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT) seeks an Executive Director to manage the business of ISTT. ISTT plans to select an Executive Director by the beginning of 2017. Applications will be accepted immediately. Please see ISTT Executive Director...
Spotlight on New HyperStacking Ground Penetrating Radar Technology
Allows users to see deeper targets and operate in noisy conditions By Jeffrey Feigin, PhD, GSSI Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) is an electromagnetic imaging technique that allows users to see beneath the surface through soil, pavement, concrete, ice, and even water....
Hello, My Name is Louisiana Tech University
Recently, the NASTT Student Chapter at Louisiana Tech University set up an Engineering & Science Day at A.E. Phillips Elementary School in Ruston, LA. Their goal was to educate young children about everything that an engineer does to keep things working in the...
Vac-Tron Equipment’s New CV (Competitive Vac) Series
OKAHUMPKA, Fla., November 3, 2016 - Vac-Tron Equipment is excited to introduce a whole new line to their vacuum excavation equipment. It’s the new CV (Competitive Vac) Series. This series offers the performance you have come to expect from Vac-Tron Equipment while...
Numa Continues Growing International Presence
Further expands to support drillers around the world. THOMPSON, CONNECTICUT USA, October 26, 2016 – Numa, the world’s leading designer of DTH hammers and bits, has announced the addition of Andrew Robertson to its international sales team. Based in Scotland, Andrew...
Hello, My Name is UTA
We are proud to spotlight one of NASTT’s Student Chapters, the University of Texas at Arlington! The University of Texas at Arlington’s Student Chapter was formed in 2006 and is one of the most active student chapters with over 60 members! The students are introduced...