Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists (New York - Philadelphia Chapter)

Dr. Zack Westgate (Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst) presented a review of the geological basis for glauconitic sand formation (also known as ‘greensand’), described its depositional environment and maturation process, and presents examples of its geotechnical characteristics. Insights into the impact of glauconitic sands on offshore foundation installation and performance for offshore wind were discussed.