Geotechnical Engineering

WDP’s engineering professionals have extensive capabilities in investigating, analyzing, and recommending cost-effective solutions for complex problems involving subsurface conditions, problem soils, foundations, slabs, retaining walls, slopes, and pavements.

As part of the investigation and analysis, WDP is able to provide services for the following:

Subsurface Exploration
and Geotechnical Investigations

  • Test Borings, Test Pits, and Hand Augers
  • Cone Penetration Testing
  • Dilatometer and Pressuremeter Testing
  • Geophysical Exploration

Foundations and Slabs

  • Shallow and Deep Foundations
  • On-Grade, Elevated, and Structural Slabs
  • Repair Analysis and Design
  • Underpinning and Releveling Systems

Pavements

  • Asphalt (Flexible) and Concrete (Rigid) Pavement Design
  • Analysis of Existing Pavements
  • Repair Documents and Specifications

Earth Retention Systems and Slopes

  • Mechanically Stabilized Walls
  • Tie-backs and Anchored Systems
  • Global Stability Analysis
  • Failure Analysis and Repair Documents/Specifications
 
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