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Geotechnical Engineering

HWA's geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists provide data to assist engineers, architects and planners in determining cost-effective foundation designs and construction techniques for a given project.

Buildings and Deep Foundations
Shallow and Deep Foundation Systems
Innovative Foundations in Problem Soils
Excavation Shoring Design
Anchor Systems Design

Waterfront Facilities
Uplands and Over-water Investigations
Wharves, Bulkheads, Piers and Docks
Breakwaters, Jetties and Groymes
Dredging Consultation

Earthquake Engineering
Seismicity and Soil Liquefaction
Dynamic Response Studies
Mitigation Measures
Site Evaluation and Preparation
Preload Treatment and Light-Weight Fills
Soil Densification/Replacement
Grading Plans
Drainage

Solid Waste Facilities
Landfill Site Investigations
Vertical Landfill Expansion
Landfill Stability and Settlement
Liner and Cover Design Criteria
Borrow Source Investigations
Landfill End Use Planning
Transfer Station Investigations

Transportation and Roadways
Route and Alignment Studies
Embankment Settlement and Stability Analysis
Cut and Fill Analysis
Grading Specifications
Bridge Foundation Investigations and Design
Tunnel Design
Pavement Design

Earthwork and Slopes
Landslide Hazard Studies
Slope Stabilization
Grading Specifications

Retaining Structures
Cast-in-Place and Pre-Cast Concrete Systems
Tangent and Secant Pile Systems
Braced and Anchored Walls
Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls
Excavation Shoring
Specialty Contractor Support Services
Dewatering

Dams and Flood Control Facilities
Site Investigation and Design
Stability and Seepage Evaluations
Dam Safety Studies

Public Works and Utilities
Wastewater Treatment Plants
Lagoon and Pond Design Criteria
Pipeline Investigations
Sewer Systems and Pump Stations
Tunnelling and Directional Drilling Design

Landslide Investigations
Slide Mapping
Failure Characterization
Rock Slope Characterization
Deformation Monitoring
Mitigation

Geotechnical Instrumentation
Soil and Rock Deformation/Stress Monitoring
Pore Pressure/Seepage Measurement
Vibration Monitoring
In-situ Soil Strength Measurement

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