Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Data Management Services
Get more value from your geotechnical data
Here at Dataforensics we, like you, are geotechnical professionals. However, we are also data management specialists.
Instead of performing field explorations and generating reports we help fellow geoprofessionals like you manage geotechnical data so the end results are more consistent, of higher quality and are performed with less time and effort by you. We help you manage your data as the valuable asset it is for a knowledge based firm such as yours. This is accomplished through working with clients and revising or developing their current database so it works for them.
Minimize manual data entry, optimize return
Manual entry of data is not only time consuming work, but error prone. Every time you manually enter your data you are compromising its integrity – introducing the possibility of errors that were not in the original data.
Often field and laboratory data is entered and re-entered several times for different types of analyses and reporting, as pictured below. For example, data is written in the field and then re-typed into software to generate a borehole log. A subset of this data may then be input into CAD for generating cross sections. Next, laboratory data may be input into Excel for the various laboratory tests. Then a summary table of all the lab tests may be re-typed. Lastly some of the data may be input into the software that generates a borehole log. Furthermore, if a project with special reporting requirements comes along, it is common to type the data in again to fulfill those requirements. Once knee deep in the problem (typing in data manually for the third, fourth or fifth time), you may think “There has to be an easier way”, but are short on time and under pressure to deliver, so you plod on with what you know works.
Typical geotechnical data flow when geotechnical data is manually entered: data is entered
several times for various analysis and reporting purposes and QA/QC'ed at each stage. This
increases time spent entering data instead of analyzing it, and adds to the potential for error.
gINT services
Many of our clients have gINT – the most popular geoenvironmental and geotechnical software for fully customizable borehole/boring and well logs, fence diagrams, geotechnical testing and other professional engineering reports. We have extensive experience in working with gINT: from database development for boreholes, CPT and DMT soundings, laboratory data and more.
We can help you revise your gINT database and reports so anyone in your company can use them
Dataforensics can create custom borehole logs, tables, graphs, and fences for you to meet your gINT reporting needs. Many companies have a single base report with several variations for specific cases. We can help you clean up your database such that personnel need only type in data and the report does the formatting for you. We have extensive experience designing gINT database structures and reports.
Revise your gINT geotechnical or geoenvironmental database so you can create soil and rock descriptions in any order without typing it in
Dataforensics has developed Component Descriptions for Soil, Rock and Discontinuities that can be used for Unified Soil Classification System (USCS), Burmister, and British Standard Institute (BSI) classification systems. We can add these to your existing gINT files and ensure backwards compatibility with your existing database design. The Component Descriptions or Soil, Rock and Discontinuities facilitate data entry through drop down lists. The description formatting is performed when you generate the report, and not when you write a material description. This minimizes data entry errors and standardizes material description formats which saves you time and effort in data entry and QA/QC.
Let gINT perform your geotechnical and geoenvironmental field and laboratory calculations for you
gINT Rules is a capability added into gINT version 6 or later. It allows VBA developers to create custom functions to automate tasks in gINT. We can create gINT rules to automate your labor intensive tasks. These gINT Rules can be triggered by editing data or saving data or even from selecting a menu option. Examples include automated calculations, input forms, and queries.
Other data management services
Develop your geotechnical and geoenvironmental database
Many companies do not have a standard geotechnical database. We will work with you and your personnel to identify and organize your geotechnical data organizational needs. With your input and feedback we will develop a database that works for your organization.
Integrate your electronically collected geotechnical and geoenvironmental data with other engineering software programs
Dataforensics can integrate your geotechnical data into your current business processes. Dataforensics has already integrated geotechnical database software with geotechnical analysis programs. Additionally, we can integrate your geotechnical database with back-office departments such as accounting and human resources and help streamline back office procedures such as client invoicing.
Typical geotechnical data flow when geotechnical data is automated: data is entered one
timeand transferred electronically to other applications as required for analysis and reporting
purposes. This decreases time spent entering data and decreases the potential for error.
Dataforensics helps put your data to work for you
At Dataforensics, we specialize in optimizing geotechnical data management such that, after data is collected and entered, it no longer has to be manually manipulated (re-entered) for further analysis, or for presentation in specific reports. Rather, we work with you to establish a system such that the software does the work for you.
If you are looking to manage data for a large project or a company-wide initiative, contact us for a no cost, no obligation consultation.
