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Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical engineering is a branch of civil engineering involving the engineering properties of soil and the behavior of soil subjected to various types of loading. Geotechnical engineering is important to the success of any project. Identifying the soil and groundwater conditions and any potential problems associated with these conditions is a key step in the design process. Just as important is the geotechnical engineer's local experience, and we have over 60 combined years of experience right here on the Gulf Coast.
Typical subsurface (geotechnical) problems in the Gulf Coast area are shallow groundwater, compressible soils (clay or peat), and difficult to work moisture sensitive soils. These conditions, if unanticipated, can increase the cost of a project by causing construction delays, change orders, and/or major structural problems (some clay settlements take years to occur). As the Gulf Coast continues to grow, the sites with favorable soil conditions will continue to be developed making less favorable property more common. Do you know what is under your site? We can find out for you.
Typical geotechnical engineering projects may involve:
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Having successfully completed more
than 6,000 subsurface explorations
on the Gulf Coast, we have an unmatched knowledge of local soils, and we use our
unique local experience to provide our clients with better, more valuable
engineering, drilling, and testing services that save time and money. Our
goal is to solve your geotechnical related problems, and we strive to "get it
right the first time".