Geotechnical/Geoengineering Services

- Thermophysical characterization of soils and backfill materials for subsurface energy infrastructure, including thermal resistivity measurements for underground power transmission lines, oil and gas pipelines, and solar thermal storage facilities.

- Non-invasive subsurface exploration utilizing geophysical techniques, such as seismic (crosshole, downhole, MSAW and P-S logging), airborne drones (multi-rotor UAVs), and geophysical well logging (electrical, optical imaging, coring), to elucidate lithological, depth, and structural attributes.

- Soil mechanics analyses, including granulometric classification, particle size distribution, Atterberg limits, volumetric mass, and compaction tests.

- Hydro-physical and structural characterization of soil and rock formations.

- Material testing and analysis (soil, rock cores, water).

- Examination of damage due to seismic events, foundation cracks, and other catastrophes.

- Geotechnical engineering and site improvement solutions.

- Design and installation of sand piles to mitigate soil liquefaction.

- Piezometer design and installation for pore pressure monitoring (preloading test).

- Material properties and strength evaluation.

- Slope stability analysis.

- Soil electrical and thermal conductivity assessment.

- Soil hydraulic conductivity and volumetric water content determination.

- Seismic design and safety measures in construction projects.

- Multiscale geomechanical modeling: Integrating continuum and discontinuum approaches to investigate soil and rock behavior across various spatial and temporal scales.

- High-resolution geophysical imaging: Employing advanced inversion techniques and machine learning algorithms to process seismic, electrical, and electromagnetic data, providing detailed subsurface characterization.

- Soil-structure interaction analysis: Investigating the complex interplay between foundations, tunnels, and other geostructures and the surrounding soil/rock masses, ensuring optimal design and performance.

- Hydrogeological modeling and simulation: Utilizing finite element and finite difference methods to simulate groundwater flow, contaminant transport, and multiphase fluid dynamics.

- Geotechnical risk assessment and mitigation: Identifying potential hazards and developing proactive measures to minimize risks associated with landslides, liquefaction, and other geotechnical hazards.

- Advanced laboratory testing and characterization: Conducting sophisticated experiments, including triaxial shear, oedometer, and permeability tests, to elucidate soil and rock behavior under various loading conditions.

- In-situ testing, monitoring, and sensor integration: Deploying state-of-the-art equipment, such as cone penetration testing (CPT), piezometers, and fiber-optic sensors, to collect high-quality field data and monitor subsurface conditions in real-time.

- Geoengineering design optimization and machine learning applications: Leveraging advanced computational tools, optimization algorithms, and machine learning techniques to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for complex geoengineering projects.