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FACTS & QUESTIONS
What does Castle Rock Geotechnical specialize in?
Castle Rock Geotechnical specializes in collecting and interpreting geotechnical data and preparing geotechnical/soils/foundation reports for a myriad of (private/government & partnership) projects in the Greater Northwest Region. Our success is proven by designing accurate, reliable, and feasible recommendations for our clients. Take advantage of our 20 years of construction experience working in the Rocky Mountains. Utilizing your geotechnical engineer during construction for observations, testing, and records will also reduce risk of construction fraud & deceptive practices.
What is the benefit of a Geotechnical Report?
A geotechnical report prepared by our skillful experienced engineer is the right tool for planning, design, and determining feasibility. Our recommendations comply with current design standards & methods and are compatible with State, Federal, and International Codes. Maintaining this type of focus and tradition has given us a 100% safety record and lasting relationship with clients.
For best results and saving have Castle Rock geotechnical engineer oversee your next project. We strive to develop long term professional relationship with our clients. Call for a free consultation and quote on your next project.
What is Forensic Geotechnical Engineering?
Geotechnical engineering is a branch of civil engineering that deals with the behavior of earthen materials and how they interact with man-made elements such as foundations, flat work, or pipelines. Issues that geotechnical engineers may be asked to evaluate include the suitability of potential construction sites, how the soils at the site will behave in their native state or when they are reworked as fill, the ease with which soil and/or rock can be excavated, or if materials at a site are able to support the proposed construction.
Does the architect, contractor, and structural engineer use a licensed geotechnical engineer or are they just guessing?
Is guessing okay with your insurance provider? Without an engineer of record, who will take responsibility for the safety and soundness of your geological site preparation and recommendation? For example, only an engineer licensed with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission can own and operate the equipment necessary to perform nuclear gage tests to determine soil characteristics. Geo engineers own and operate specialized field equipment to collect and determine soil properties and characteristics throughout the site.
DEFINITIONS
Civil Engineers - branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of construction facilities that either improve or raise the living standards of people.
Geotechnical Engineering – branch of engineering uses principles of soil mechanics and rock mechanics to investigate subsurface conditions and materials.
Foundation Engineering – branch of engineering that uses geology, soils mechanics, rock mechanics, and structural engineering to the design and construction of foundations for building and other structures.
Geologic Reports – The majority of our reports are prepared by a licensed geotechnical engineer. They are also known as Foundation and Soils reports. Castle Rock Geotechnical does not prepare geologic reports. Depending on the client, project, or geography, the geotechnical reports may necessitate the team efforts of a geotechnical engineer and engineering geologist to accurately access conditions. Engineering and geologic disciplines develop individual opinions for more comprehensive understanding of a site.
Engineering Geologist – branch of geology that deals with determining the geologic factors affecting the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of civil engineering works. Castle Rock Geotechnical will employ engineering geologist or geologist for service on a needs basis.
What are the site-specific geological properties that will impact your project?
Structures designed without any geologic or geotechnical engineering analysis and recommendations could lead to a disastrous investment and unsafe structures. A safe structure begins on solid ground; a site that has not been properly investigated and prepared could be a ticking time-bomb, with site conditions deteriorating over time.
Can I use a low cost design on my foundation?
Do not count on a structural engineer or architect to answer this question. Only a licensed geo-technical engineer with years of experience can determine the proper design by providing the appropriate soil data to make an assessment. The worst-case scenario is if the architect or structural engineer believes that it is acceptable to guess about the geo engineering properties of the site – this often leads to major litigation.
Does the geo-technical engineer have the experience necessary to conduct the site investigation?
Nothing can replace years of experience conducting thousands of investigations and soil tests in the western United States. How many architects get their hands dirty working with soil?
What types of problem or issues might be overlooked by the structural engineer or architect because they don’t have the experience?
Problems include but not limited to determining the appropriate construction values and soil properties through lab analysis, immediate and long term differential settlement, erosion, ground water seepage, retaining wall structure, high groundwater, racking to settlement, construction in the floodplain, loss of land and more.