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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES


"For any infrastructure - buildings, bridges, roadways, etc., it is essential to know what is below the surface to support the proposed structure. Subsurface conditions can dramatically affect your project."

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Foundation design and earthwork construction are key elements in the success of any construction project. We believe that a good design begins with a geotechnical engineering team that has a broad understanding of all the relevant factors and issues, that govern practical foundation design and construction. This knowledge enables our engineers to develop innovative and cost-effective foundation and design solutions for our clients.


We Deliver Quality and Value

From subsurface exploration to geological studies and design recommendations, BCE delivers a wide spectrum of geotechnical consulting services, including:


Field Exploration

Careful and complete field exploration is critical since it forms the database for all subsequent analysis and design. BCE, Inc. routinely employs the following field exploration techniques:

  • Soil borings and rock core drilling
  • Test pit excavations and logging
  • In-situ pressure meter testing
  • In-situ Dutch cone penetrometer testing
  • Groundwater monitoring well installation
  • Inclinometer installation and monitoring

Engineering Analysis

After evaluating and testing field samples, the field exploration results, laboratory testing results, engineering analysis, and design recommendations are presented in a clear, comprehensive written report. BCE, Inc.'s project experience includes:

  • Geological studies
  • Geosynthetic reinforcement design
  • High capacity shallow foundation systems
  • Site development feasibility studies
  • Geotechnical analysis and reporting
  • Mass grading considerations
  • Steepened slope design
  • Mat foundations
  • Site class per IBC
  • Site specific seismic response analysis, IBC
  • High capacity pile and caisson foundations
  • Waterproofing and dewatering designs
  • Slope stability evaluations
  • Pavement analysis and design
  • Soil cement and lime stabilization
  • Conventional and earth reinforced retaining walls
  • Earth retention system and dam designs
  • Specification preparation
  • Dynamic compaction

Instrumentation

  • Vibration Monitoring
  • 3-D Deformation Monitoring
  • Noise Monitoring
  • Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA)
  • Deep Foundation Load Testing
  • Inclinometer
  • Non-Destructive Testing
  • Crack Monitoring
  • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
  • Floor Flatness and Floor Levelness Testing

Laboratory Testing

BCE, Inc., operates a full service materials testing laboratory and its affiliates to determine soil properties and engineering design parameters. Our strict Quality Control/Quality Assurance programs ensure that all tests are performed in accordance with recognized engineering standards tailored to specific project needs.


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