Geotechnical Resources, Inc.

Technical Innovations and Practical Design Solutions

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About the firm

Geotechnical Resources, Inc. (GRI) provides full-service geotechnical, geologic, and pavement engineering solutions for challenging projects across the Pacific Northwest. Established in 1984, the practice has delivered design solutions on more than 7,000 projects spanning aviation, development, energy, federal, ports, transportation, and water and environment sectors.

Established
1984
Firm type
Geotechnical Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Materials Testing

Capabilities

Geotechnical Engineering

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Subsurface investigation, foundation design, and ground improvement across project types.

  • Foundation and Retaining Structure Design

    Design of deep and shallow foundations, pile driving analysis, retaining structures, geofoam backfill, and excavation shoring.

  • Seismic and Slope Stability

    Seismic resilience evaluations, slope stability analyses, and geotechnical instrumentation monitoring.

  • Ground Improvement

    Ground improvement design and evaluation for challenging soil conditions.

  • Subsurface Characterization

    Subsurface investigations, geophysical studies, and site characterization to support design.

Geologic Hazards

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Identification, assessment, and mitigation of geological hazards for development and infrastructure projects.

  • Landslide Evaluation and Mitigation

    Assessment of landslide risks and design of stabilization or mitigation measures.

  • Rockfall Assessment

    Rockfall hazard evaluation, mapping, and design of protective mitigation.

Seismic Engineering

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Seismic work evaluates ground hazards and infrastructure resilience needs.

  • Seismic Hazard Evaluations

    Evaluations characterize seismic hazards affecting sites and structures.

  • Ground Motion Analysis

    Site-specific analysis informs seismic design decisions.

  • Resilience Design

    Design support improves resilience for critical infrastructure.

Pavement Engineering

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Pavement work supports roadway, airport, and paved-facility performance.

  • Pavement Management

    Management programs prioritize pavement maintenance and rehabilitation.

  • Pavement Design

    Design work defines pavement sections and materials for project needs.

  • Pavement Evaluation and Rehabilitation

    Evaluation and rehabilitation extend pavement service life.

Hazardous materials work identifies and documents environmental site concerns.

  • Hazardous Materials Investigations

    Investigations evaluate potential hazardous material conditions.

  • Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments

    Site assessments document environmental conditions and risks.

  • Asbestos and Lead Paint Surveys

    Surveys identify asbestos and lead paint concerns.

Laboratory Services

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Geotechnical testing and materials characterization laboratory.

Construction Support

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Field support verifies construction work and materials during delivery.

  • Construction Monitoring and Inspection

    Monitoring and inspection document field work against project requirements.

  • Materials Testing

    Materials testing evaluates construction materials used on projects.

Alternative Delivery

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Geotechnical and pavement teams support collaborative infrastructure delivery methods.

  • Design-Build Support

    Design-build support coordinates geotechnical and pavement design input.

  • Progressive Design-Build Support

    Progressive delivery support informs decisions as scope is refined.

  • CM/GC Project Support

    CM/GC support aligns technical recommendations with construction planning.

Industries

Aviation · Airports · Land Development · Education · Healthcare · Renewable Energy · Power Transmission & Distribution · Federal · Ports & Harbors · Transportation · Water Resources · Environmental & Remediation · Highways & Roads

Projects

City of Corvallis Pavement Management Program

Corvallis, OR · Government · Client: City of Corvallis

Oregon Department of Aviation Statewide Pavement Evaluation Program

Oregon · Aviation · Client: Oregon Department of Aviation

Port of Portland On-Call Pavement Inspection and Maintenance Services

Portland, OR · Ports & Harbors · Client: Port of Portland

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