geotechnical engineering/Soils Engineering

 A geotechnical report is a comprehensive document which provides the soil parameters for a construction project. A typical geotechnical investigation consists of: 

• An evaluation of the existing site conditions relative to the proposed construction (i.e. determine if the proposed slopes, height of walls, proposed construction, will create a geotechnical issue.)
• Perform literary research: as a 40+ year old geotechnical engineering firm San Diego, we have a comprehensive library of prior geotechnical reports. We use our prior studies to correlate our engineering opinions.
• Review historical aerials, and topographic maps. An understanding of the prior usage and topography provides useful information in determining future causes of failures.
• Geologic maps – review geologic maps. Underlying geology and deposition aids in geotechnical design.
• Exploratory study: We perform subsurface exploration and obtain soil samples representative of the soils that will support the proposed structure.
• Geotechnical analysis: Laboratory tests are performed to determine material properties of the obtained samples.
• Conclusions and Recommendations to be used for the construction of the proposed project.

Typical Geotechnical Services:

• Preliminary Geotechnical Investigations/ Soils Report
• Slope Stability Analysis
• Landslide Evaluations
• Fault Studies
• Liquefaction Studies
• Forensic Studies
• Soil laboratory and Materials Testing