NGE is a leading and recognized expert in the geotechnical engineering field. Our geotechnical practice combines senior geotechnical engineers with our in-house drill rigs and drilling staff to streamline geotechnical designs. Our team is experienced in characterizing subsurface conditions and predicting reactions to variable loading conditions. The benefits of utilizing our geotechnical engineering services often result in improved foundation design, fast-track construction time, lower project costs, and reduced delays.
Geotechnical Engineering Services
Geotechnical engineering is one of NGE’s core areas of practice. Our highly-qualified and experienced staff of geotechnical engineers, geologists, and technicians enables us to provide practical and economical solutions to a variety of geotechnical problems. We are especially experienced and qualified in dealing with the types of geotechnical issues typically encountered in the Appalachian region.
Some of our geotechnical engineering services include:
- Commercial development geotechnical investigations and reports
- Shallow and deep foundation analysis
- Highway and bridge geotechnical studies
- Well pads and compressor stations geotechnical investigations
- Water storage tank investigations
- Freshwater and wastewater impoundment investigations
- Slope stability studies
- Fill embankment analysis and design
- Cut slope analysis and design
- Retaining wall design
- Landslide investigations and remedial designs
- Laboratory soil testing
- Geotechnical instrumentation
- Mine subsidence investigations
- Pile drivability studies
- Groundwater and seepage studies
Geotechnical Drilling Services
In addition to geotechnical engineering services, NGE also offers geotechnical drilling and exploration services with in-house experienced drilling crews. From highly portable hand-operated equipment to track-mounted rotary drilling rigs, we have both the equipment and personnel to handle most any geotechnical drilling project. We offer time-efficient scheduling and the flexibility to immediately mobilize the appropriate equipment and crew.
Some of our geotechnical drilling and exploration services include:
- Testing Borings with Standard Penetration Sampling
- Rock Coring and Sampling
- Shelby Tube Sampling
- Piezometer and Monitoring Well Installation
- Slope Inclinometer Installation
- Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Testing
- Portable Drilling Equipment for Difficult Site Access
All of NGE’s drilling rigs are equipped with hollow stem augers, Standard Penetration Testing and Sampling equipment, wireline rock coring equipment, AW and NQ drilling rods.
Some of our drilling equipment includes the following:
- Two Diedrich D-50 Rubber Mounted Drill Rigs
- Two CME 45 Rubber Track Mounted Drill Rigs
- Acker Soil Scout Rubber Track Mounted Drill Rig
- Wildcat Portable Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
- AMS Portable Augering and Sampling Equipment
- Casing Advancer System
- Three Drill Rig Haul Trucks (Tilt-Bed and Tractor/Trailer)
- Water Haul Trucks and Trailers
- Three Off-Road Utility Vehicles
- Numerous Water Pumps, Hose, and Portable Storage Tanks
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