Central Artery/Tunnel
Tunnels
Project details
Helped avoid major cracking of adjacent structures and kept construction movements within tight tolerances during the Central Artery/Tunnel construction.
Geocomp
Empowering Projects with Geostructural Expertise and Technology
About the firm
Founded in 1982, Geocomp is a technology-driven provider of geostructural engineering, geotechnical monitoring, materials testing, and specialized sensor products. It supports infrastructure projects worldwide, combining deep geotechnical engineering expertise with advanced sensing innovations, data-science capabilities, and automated laboratory testing systems. The practice operates specialized divisions that deliver risk-management solutions to the transportation, energy, buildings, mining, and water sectors.
- Established
- 1982
- Team
- Midsize
- Firm type
- Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Geotechnical Engineering · Materials Testing · Forensic Engineering
Credentials
US Army Corps of Engineers Validation · GAI-LAP Accreditation · AASHTO Accreditation · A2LA Accreditation
People
Sean O'BrienPresident
Gary TorosianChief Operating Officer
Ryan B. DrefusPractice Area Leader - Geotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring
Capabilities
Geotechnical Monitoring
Service websiteTracks the performance of earth structures and foundations using advanced instrumentation to manage risk during construction and operations.
- Bridge Geotechnical Monitoring
- Dam Geotechnical Monitoring
- Rail Geotechnical Monitoring
- Tunnel Geotechnical Monitoring
- Wind Structure Geotechnical Monitoring
Structural Monitoring
Service websiteProvides continuous real-time tracking of stress, strain, and movement in buildings, bridges, and other civil structures to ensure long-term integrity.
- Bridge Structural Monitoring
- Building Structural Monitoring
- Dam Structural Monitoring
- Wind Structural Monitoring
Construction Impact Monitoring
Service websiteProtects adjacent properties and communities by measuring environmental effects generated by active job sites.
- Deformation Monitoring
- Dust Monitoring
- Noise Monitoring
- Vibration Monitoring
Geotechnical Consulting
Service websiteDelivers engineering expertise and risk management strategies for complex earthworks and underground construction challenges.
- Geostructural Consulting
- Asset Management
- Active Risk Management
- Forensic Engineering
- Litigation Support
Geotechnical Lab Testing
Service websiteEvaluates physical properties of earth materials in accredited facilities to support design parameters and quality control.
- Soil Lab Testing
- Rock Lab Testing
- Geosynthetic Lab Testing
- Concrete Lab Testing
- Aggregate Lab Testing
Geotechnical Field Testing
Service websiteConducts in-situ assessments of soil and construction materials to verify ground conditions directly at the project site.
- Soil Field Testing
- Geosynthetic Field Testing
- Concrete Field Testing
Data Management and Technology Solutions
Service websiteIntegrates cloud-based platforms and sensor systems to centralize field data and provide automated performance alerts.
- iSiteCentral Web Platform
- InSAR Satellite Mapping
- BridgeStrike Impact Detection
- S-scan Sensor Integration
- Pavement Instrumentation
Geotechnical Testing Products
Service websiteManufactures automated laboratory equipment to perform high-precision tests on soil and rock samples.
- Consolidation Testing Equipment
- Strength Testing Equipment
- Cyclic and Dynamic Testing Equipment
- Permeability Testing Equipment
Industries
Bridges · Transportation · Highways & Roads · Tunnels · Rail · Transit · Airports · Ports & Harbors · Power Generation · Water Resources · Oil & Gas · Wind · Commercial · Industrial · Manufacturing · Mining · Water Supply · Legal
Projects
Second Avenue Subway
Transit
Project details
Provided instrumentation and monitoring during demolition to safeguard buildings and utilities surrounding the site.
Beacon Wind Export Cable Route
Wind
Project details
Tested over 1,000 samples in-house and completed over 4,000 tests within the client's required schedule.
Sherman Minton Bridge
Bridges
Project details
Designed an emergency instrumentation plan and mobilized a monitoring system to ensure timely reopening of the bridge.