VDOT Geotechnical Database

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A partnership of the Virginia Department of
Transportation and the University of Virginia
since 1948.
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VDOT Geotechnical DatabaseGDBMS Framework
Application

• Edward Hoppe, VTRC
• Jaewan Yoon, ODU

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Introduction

• Presentation of subsurface soil and rock data
• Application to foundation design for bridges,
  structures, and roadways
• gINT software widely used by state DOTs and
  consultants

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Borehole Log
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Problem

• Need to view the distribution of existing
  boreholes spatially, superimposed on the aerial
  photography and other GIS layers
• Need to access existing data to establish new
  borehole locations for a construction project

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Problem

• Need to share information over the Internet, to
  reach geographically dispersed partners
• Need for a standardized geotechnical database for
  the entire state of Virginia

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Solution

• Integrate gINT software with ArcIMS
• Leverage VDOTs existing enterprise GIS to access
  spatial data layers and utilize web architecture
• Result GDBMS Framework application,
  accessible at http//gis.virginiadot.org

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http//gis.virginiadot.org
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Features

• Internet and web browser based
• Accessible to VDOT personnel and outside
  consultants
• Analysis and Design Module (ADM)
• DXF file generation
• Easy to use and maintain

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Borehole Locations
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Fence Diagram Selection
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Fence Diagram
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Single Log Selection
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Single Log
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ADM
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