Independent technical assessments for coastal concrete foundations, heavy stone retaining walls, and rock mass classification. No tourism, no real estate — only civil engineering safety parameters.
RMR and Q-system assessments for tunnel excavation through fractured granite and gneiss.
In-situ SPT, CPT, and vane shear tests combined with triaxial and direct shear lab analysis.
Non-destructive structural evaluation of coastal concrete walls using GPR and core sampling.
Applied engineering assessments for soil stability, rock mechanics, and coastal foundation safety.
In-situ vane shear, SPT, and CPT soundings combined with triaxial and direct shear lab tests. Results inform bearing capacity and slope stability for deep foundations and excavations.
RMR and Q-system ratings from oriented core logging, borehole televiewer data, and discontinuity mapping. Used to design tunnel support, slope reinforcement, and excavation methods.
Non-destructive GPR surveys, core sampling, and chloride ingress analysis for aging coastal concrete walls. Deliverables include crack mapping, reinforcement corrosion risk, and phased repair priorities.
Pile integrity testing, cross-hole sonic logging, and low-strain impact echo. Verifies shaft continuity, detects anomalies, and estimates load capacity for driven and drilled shafts.
Limit equilibrium and finite element modeling for natural and cut slopes. Incorporates groundwater conditions, seismic loading, and reinforcement options like soil nails and anchored walls.
Rapid chloride permeability, petrographic examination, and half-cell potential mapping. Assesses corrosion risk and remaining service life for marine structures and heavy stone retaining walls.
Standardized scopes for soil stability, rock mass, and wall safety audits.
In-situ and lab testing for foundation design on alluvial, clay, or sand strata.
RMR / Q-system assessment for tunnels, slopes, and excavations in fractured rock.
Non-destructive integrity check for coastal concrete and stone retaining walls.
Our methodology combines field-verified data with decades of structural geology practice. We don't guess — we measure, classify, and report with traceable precision.
Every soil shear strength report is backed by in-situ SPT, CPT, and vane shear tests — not generic tables. We correlate borehole logs with local geologic maps to catch anomalies before they become foundation risks.
For rock mass assessments, we apply both RMR and Q-system classifications simultaneously. This cross-validation reduces uncertainty in tunnel support design and slope stability analysis.
Retaining walls near saltwater face unique degradation. We combine ground-penetrating radar with chloride ion sampling to map rebar corrosion risk — not just surface cracks.
Many firms rely on standard soil parameters from county maps. We drill, test, and classify on every site — even for small retaining walls. Our reports include explicit confidence intervals and alternative scenarios, so structural engineers can make informed decisions, not blind assumptions.
Geotechnical case studies and structural assessments from recent field projects.
Non-destructive testing and structural audit for a 40-year-old seawall
Comprehensive geotechnical evaluation using ground-penetrating radar and core sampling. The final report prioritized epoxy injection for cracks and cathodic protection for corroded rebar.
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In-situ and laboratory shear strength testing on alluvial soil. Results indicated deep pile foundations to a bearing stratum at 40 meters, with recommendations on pile type and settlement.
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RMR and Q-system classification of fractured granite. Recommended rock bolts, shotcrete, and steel sets for variable conditions with RMR values from 40 to 75.
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