- Geotechnical investigations to identify soil, rock, and groundwater conditions
- Geological and pedological investigations
- Hydrogeological investigations
- Rock mechanics
- Photogeology
- Geotechnical modelling
- Field and laboratory testing (piezocone, pressuremeter, triaxial, instrumentation, etc.)
- Behaviour evaluations of conventional foundations, piles, caissons, temporary and permanent earth retaining structures, supported slopes, landfill, earth dykes, raft foundations, highways, roads, large diameter culverts, wharves, storage tanks, etc.
- Preparation of reports pertaining to the design of all structural components bearing on or retaining soil or rock, including appropriate construction methods and precautions
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- Instrumentation and analysis of foundations, earth-retaining structures, bedrock faces and embankments
- Construction inspection during the installation of foundations, piles, shoring, and earth structures
- Drainage, erosion control, and land layout
- Expertise in new and special construction methods such as ground stabilization fabrics, Styrofoam insulation, dynamic consolidation, reinforced earth and gabion earth retaining structures, grouted steel bars, and composite mass
- Failure analysis and remediation scenarios for retaining walls, slopes, shorelines, etc.
- Assessment, design, and supervision of the rehabilitation of pavement structures
- Cost analysis, budget estimates, management, and design of earthworks
- Analysis of existing designs and specifications
- Litigation support
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