Expert Geotechnical support

Element has a reputation for providing precise geotechnical engineering and testing services to the construction industry. Our expertise includes: Program Development, Site Reconnaissance, Field Exploration, Field and Lab Testing, Geotechnical Evaluation, Construction Quality Control and Testing, and Environmental Engineering.

Element can deliver a wide range of geotechnical project support-from routine classifications to triaxial shear and consolidation tests. Laboratory testing is performed using ASTM, AASHTO, and other applicable specifications and guidelines. Special testing services and field laboratories can be provided as necessary.

Element experts have provided quality assurance and quality program support for construction and architecture projects for over 70 years. Our geotechnical capabilities include:

• Geotechnical drilling: Truck and ATV drilling
• Geotechnical evaluation
• Foundation and pavement Design
• Soils analysis/compaction Testing
• Deep/Dynamic ground compaction
• Settlement issues
• Permeability tests
• Geotechnical consulting services
• Piezometer installation
• Expansive/collapsing soils
• Vibration monitoring
• Settlement and subsidence analysis
• Underpinning and special foundations
• Landslide analysis and control
• Dams, reservoirs, and dam studies
• Hydroelectric facilities
• Compaction monitoring and testing
• Forensics and failure analysis
• Dynamically loaded foundations
• Soil and rock instrumentation and blast monitoring ]
• Shallow foundations and rigid mats
• Deep foundations and pressure-injected footings
• Braced excavations and tie-back walls
• Construction de-watering and drainage
• Earth-retaining structures and reinforced earth
• Tunnels, pipelines and utilities
• Creek, river and waterfront protection
• Deep, dynamic ground improvement, surcharge and grouting
• Highways, airports, railroads and pavements
• Slope design, soil, and rock stability
• Projects with piling contractors using Pile Driving Analyzer™ (PDA™)
• Construction materials engineering
• Monitoring well installations
• Slope stability problems
• Quality program support and onsite capabilities