Geotechnical Analysis & Design
Utilizing the newest hardware and software, we at Ground Consult provide industry-leading geotechnical analysis and design solutions to meet the specific needs of our clients. To solve complex geotechnical problems, our specialized soil laboratories do accurate testing to identify essential soil characteristics. The geotechnical team is made up of a variety of senior and graduate-level employees who can work on both small-scale residential and commercial projects and larger infrastructure projects. We take pride in providing a personal, dependable, and amiable service to reduce the risk associated with your project.
In addition to our own knowledge base, we maintain contact with leading academics and international consultants. This provides us with an up-to-date understanding of the latest investigation techniques and technological advances.
Our expertise spans a wide spectrum of building and infrastructure projects, including:
- Buildings: low-rise and high-rise, industrial, commercial, and residential.
- subterranean cellars and further diggings.
- pavements, bridges, tunnels, embankments, and cuttings on roads and railroads.
- advancements including renewable energy (such as wind, solar, and hydrogen plants), mining, dams, and the infrastructure that goes along with them.
- sizable earthworks, even in soils that provide challenges (soft, reactive, dispersive, collapsing, etc.).
Our services include:
- Design of the foundation (includes pile test evaluations, dynamic/seismic, slabs, all forms of piles, shallow footings' bearing capacity and settlement).
- Design of retaining structures, such as reinforced earth walls, gravity walls, and walls that are propped, anchored, or cantilevered.
- Slopes and excavations (design of soil nails and anchors, slope stability evaluation).
- Stability and settlement analyses of embankments and earthworks.
- Research and design of pavement (stiff and flexible).
- Independent Verification (IV) and Geotechnical Proof Engineering (PE) for both small and large-scale projects.
- Analyses and assessments of mine subsidence.
- Design and choices for ground improvement optionseerings.
Expert Services
If dealing with a damaged building or slope failure, consider engaging a solicitor for advice on managing an insurance claim. Insurers and solicitors typically require evidence from expert engineers, like our principal engineers who specialize in the legal and insurance industries. We offer site investigations, laboratory testing, and interpretation services for engineers, construction firms, solicitors, and individuals. With our expertise in geotechnical assessments, we identify failure mechanisms in structures under varying geological and groundwater conditions. Our technical reviews provide valuable insights for individuals and developers, aiding risk management and enhancing development efficiency.
Construction Phase
Temporary shoring design is crucial for saving costs in complex projects. We offer specialized design and analysis for excavation shoring needs, considering site conditions and equipment size. Ground Consultants provide inspections, design reports, and verification using advanced methods like BRE. Construction engineering is vital, and we collaborate with contractors to offer practical advice based on technical expertise. Evaluating slope stability is key in civil engineering, using limit equilibrium methods to ascertain stability based on shear stress and strength balance. Our slope stability software analyzes various conditions effectively.
Investigation
Geotechnical investigations reveal sub-surface soil properties for civil and structural design. Managing groundwater is crucial for multi-level basements to prevent issues during and after construction, such as uplift pressure on basement slabs. Monitoring wells and piezometers offer vital data on groundwater behavior. Soil permeability testing determines design parameters, including for on-site detention systems. Testing follows AS/NZS standards for accurate results. Factors like subgrade strength and design traffic affect pavement thickness, with our expertise in pavement designs and rehabilitation using software like Circly.
Site Inspections
Our experienced engineers conduct onsite trench stability reports efficiently, identifying any stability issues and recommending necessary support systems. We offer immediate 24/7 support to prevent costly construction delays, with footing inspections confirming subsurface conditions meet design requirements. Ground Consultants provide expertise in earthworks inspections for flexible and rigid pavements, determining CBR values using subgrade reaction modulus tests. Our Geotechnical Engineers advise on foundation treatments and suitable subgrade solutions for commercial and infrastructure projects in line with TfNSW / RMS R44 Earthworks Specifications.
Site Monitoring
Our senior and principal engineers excel in inclinometer installation, data management, and interpretation. Slope inclinometers monitor various structures like retaining walls, excavations, railways, and slopes. They provide ongoing performance evaluation and early instability warnings for better decision-making. Vibration monitoring is crucial to detect machinery-induced damage on structures. We offer comprehensive vibration monitoring services, including risk assessment, management plans, and monitoring trials. Our solar-powered telemetry monitors enable real-time data access, reducing the risk of vibration-induced damage. Settlement monitoring is vital for excavations and embankments to prevent structural issues. We specialize in installing reliable settlement plates to track settlements continuously and notify clients promptly.