GEF is an acronym for Geotechnical Exchange Format. GEF facilitates a structured method for passing data between phases in the evolution of experiments, from measurement via analysis and archiving to report. This website will present the visitor with information about the format, tips and tools for creating GEF files and software for the common day use of GEF files.

This page is merely an index to the more elaborate pages. It allows for making a quick decision where to go.

  • The methodology pages provide information about the structured method of transferring and processing data of measurements.
  • The GEF language pages provide information about the structure of a GEF file and the use of keywords in the header.
  • The standards pages link to the written documents containing the definition of a specific type of measurement or data.
  • The GEF software pages provide access to the (free) software for dealing with GEF files.
  • The national pages link to the national (the Netherlands) standards, as adopted by the CUR.