Geotechnical Services

ADH's staff geotechnical design and consultation capabilities and experience include, but are not limited to the following:

• Geotechnical and geologic site characterization including the following:
  • Slope, embankment, liquefaction stability analysis
  • Expansive soil analysis
  • Vertical soil borings and sampling
  • Percolation testing
  • Trenching logging and analysis
  • Cone penetrometer soundings and analysis
  • Analysis of soil properties
  • Karst geology evaluation and mitigation recommendations
  • Seismic shaking analysis
  • Geotechnical evaluation of existing or distressed buildings
• Storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) preparation
• Geotechnical review of project plans and specifications
• Project design consultation and negotiations
• Report preparation
• Forensic analysis
• Expert witness

ADH's staff geotechnical construction observation and inspection capabilities and experience include, but are not limited to the following:

• Demolition and site preparation activities for buildings, structures, and retaining wall foundations
• Erosion and surface water flow control
• Drainage systems including keyway, bench, "French", and retaining wall drains
• Testing of onsite and offsite soil materials proposed for use as engineered fill on the project site
• Underground utility construction including bedding and backfill utility trenches
• Foundation excavations for building projects and other structures
• Engineering and compaction testing
• Pavement section construction, finished sub grade (soil), aggregate base (base rock) finished grade, and asphalt concrete (AC) pavement.
• Interim and final reporting