26 Mar Bravo Bill Bamford, his colleagues and the AGS!
On Wednesday evening, 23rd March, at the Windsor Ballroom in Melbourne, AGS Victorian chapter, held its 50th Anniversary dinner.
A wonderful occasion to celebrate 50 years of growth, service and innovation in Geomechanics in Victoria and at a national level.
At this special occasion, AGS chose to honour five of its members with Honorary Life Memberships – Professor Ian Johnston, Dr Chris Haberfield and our own Dr Bill Bamford who were present on the night; unfortunately Max Ervin and Dr Fred Baynes were unable to be there but will receive their honour at a later time.
Chris Coulson spoke glowingly of Bill’s career from his early time at the Snowy (1.0) through academia and to the present time in his eponymous business. Bill’s response highlighted the coincidences and arcs of his work from Sputnik and Tantangara to Snowy 2.0; Melbourne Underground Rail Loop to the Melbourne Metro; as well as his delight in the history of other pioneers in geomechanical engineering and navigation (you had to be there!).
We look forward to working more with Bill in the future.
Photos to follow.
24 Feb BRTS welcomes you!
If you are interested in having some rock samples tested for an engineering project – please contact BRTS through the website or by phone (03 9329 2818).
We are able to advise you on the best testing for your particular job and its requirements. Rock strength? Machine bits wearing out too quickly? Abrasive rocks where you’re digging? Yes to all those and more.
Dr Bill Bamford and other laboratory staff can help you with your questions, suggest a suite of appropriate testing and deliver results in a timely and professional manner.
We look forward to speaking with you soon.
26 Nov Congratulations Bill.
Mahdi Miri Disfani giving Bill his AGS Life Membership Certificate.
Dr Bill Bamford has received an honorary life membership of the AGS. One of 15 exceptional geotechnical professionals to be awarded an inaugural Life Membership, Bill has played a significant part in supporting the geotechnical profession in Australia. The June issue of the Australian Geomechanics Journal listed their contributions and accomplishments.
28 Apr Research Project Samples
Thought you’d enjoy seeing some of the samples that have been prepared for Dr Bamford’s new Research Project.
It’s going to be fascinating. Stay tuned.
30 Sep Bill Bamford – new ISRM Fellow
BRTS is very proud to announce that Bill Bamford was recently made a Fellow of the ISRM.
Congratulations to his fellow Fellows for 2019!
25 Oct Savage River Phase 3
How good do these prepared samples look? Ready to hit the ground running on testing now…
13 Sep RMIT students visit BRTS – 10 September 2018
This week, 12 students and their lecturer, Prof John Smith from RMIT, visited BRTS. They heard a lecture from Dr Bill Bamford, the head of Bamford Rock Testing Services, about the range of our services, the scope of testing for current projects in the laboratory and geotechnical work being undertaken in Victoria at the moment. All were delighted to watch videos starring and made by several of the Testing Engineers at BRTS, showcasing the tests and machines used here. A walkaround the laboratory at the end was very much appreciated by all.
02 Aug Dr Bamford is a Principal Fellow!
Dr William Bamford has been re-appointed as an honorary Principal Fellow, with the title of Associate Professor, in the Department of Infrastructure Engineering at the University of Melbourne. It continues his long association with the University and recognises his fine contribution to the development and excellence of engineering in this state and country.
His ongoing association with the Engineering departments and Faculty at the University of Melbourne sometimes includes mentoring students here at BRTS, making the BRTS Rock Testing Laboratory available to engineering colleagues as well as continuing his important work in Geotechnical Testing and Consulting for engineering projects around Australia.