Geo-Advantec, Inc.

Leading Geotechnical Consulting Firm

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About the firm

Geo-Advantec, Inc. is a geotechnical consulting practice based in San Dimas, California. Founded in 2012, it provides engineering services from conceptual design and feasibility studies to project completion. It delivers geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, earthquake engineering, pavement engineering, and material testing services to public and private sector clients across Southern California.

Established
2012
Firm type
Geotechnical Engineering · Materials Testing

Credentials

AASHTO Accreditation (R-18, ASTM D3740, ASTM E329) · Caltrans Certified · Division of the State Architect (DSA) Certified · City of Los Angeles Approved · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Validated

People

Shawn ArianniaPresident / Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Ronald HansonVice President / Principal Engineering Geologist

Lisa AndersonVice President / Marketing and Business Development

Ali ShafieeSenior Geotechnical Engineer / Seismic Specialist

Giang (Jack) LeeSenior Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Manager

Capabilities

Geotechnical Engineering

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Comprehensive underground and subsurface studies including field explorations, groundwater evaluation, foundation analysis, and soil engineering solutions tailored to project requirements.

  • Geotechnical Field Explorations

    Subsurface investigation and field exploration to assess soil conditions.

  • Foundation Analysis & Design

    Shallow and deep foundation system analyses, settlement calculations, and engineering recommendations.

  • Slope Stability & Earth Pressures

    Slope stability investigation, lateral earth pressure analysis, and tie-back/soil nailing design.

  • Ground Improvement

    Ground improvement design, seismic settlement analysis, and soil stabilization recommendations.

Engineering Geology

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Application of geologic sciences to identify hazards and earth-structure interactions, ensuring natural factors are incorporated safely into project designs.

  • Seismic Hazard Evaluation

    Fault trenching, seismic hazard assessment, and earth-structure risk mitigation.

  • Geologic Mapping & Logging

    Subsurface exploration, downhole logging, and geologic mapping.

Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

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Comprehensive geohazard and geological investigations to support seismic rehabilitation and design across Southern California.

Geotechnical Instrumentation

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Installation and monitoring of instrumentation for complex projects such as tunnels, slopes, and deep excavations near sensitive structures.

Pavement Engineering

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Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Pavement Studies

    Support includes Pavement studies.

  • Evaluation

    Support includes evaluation.

  • Design For Public Agencies

    Support includes design for public agencies.

  • Aviation Projects

    Support includes aviation projects.

Grading, Monitoring & Field Testing

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Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • On-site Grading Observation

    Support includes On-site grading observation.

  • Monitoring

    Support includes monitoring.

  • Field Testing To Ensure Structural Integrity Of Foundations

    Support includes field testing to ensure structural integrity of foundations.

Soils & Materials Laboratory Testing

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Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Laboratory Testing

    Support includes Laboratory testing.

  • Analysis

    Support includes analysis.

  • Certification Of Field

    Support includes certification of field.

  • Construction Materials To Verify Compliance With Codes

    Support includes construction materials to verify compliance with codes.

Special Inspection Services

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Quality control testing and construction observation by certified multi-discipline inspectors.

Industries

Transportation · Government · Education · Solar · Renewable Energy · Telecommunications · Utilities · Sports & Recreation · Aviation

Projects

City of Commerce Washington Boulevard Rehabilitation Project

Commerce, CA · Transportation · Client: City of Commerce

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Award-winning pavement rehabilitation project for the City of Commerce.

City of Commerce S. Eastern Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project

Commerce, CA · Transportation · Client: City of Commerce

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Award-winning pavement rehabilitation project for the City of Commerce.

Palmdale Air Force Base Runway and Taxiway Pavement Design

Palmdale, CA · Aviation · Client: Palmdale Air Force Base

Project details

Pavement design project for the runway and taxiway sections at Palmdale Air Force Base.

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