GMTS, PSC

Provides specialized analysis of soil and rock behavior to support safe structure foundations and site development.

• Site Evaluation

  Evaluates geologic hazards, soil conditions, and site suitability for construction.

• Geotechnical Design Analysis

  Calculates foundation bearing capacity, settlement, and lateral earth pressures.

• Value Engineering

  Optimizes foundation designs using advanced techniques such as finite element modeling.

• Shoring and Excavation Design

  Designs temporary and permanent earth retention systems for deep excavations.

• Forensic Engineering

  Investigates structural distress, slope failures, or foundation settlement issues.

• Peer Review

  Performs independent technical evaluations of third-party geotechnical designs.

• Expert Witness

  Offers expert testimony and technical consulting for legal disputes involving geoprofessional matters.

Assesses subsurface formations and environmental conditions for development projects.

• Hydrogeological Assessment

  Evaluates groundwater flow, aquifer characteristics, and water table levels.

• Karst Environment Evaluation

  Analyzes sinkhole risks and underground cavity hazards in limestone terrains.

Utilizes non-invasive subsurface imaging methods to map geological and engineered features.

• Electrical Resistivity

  Maps subsurface materials and groundwater levels by measuring electrical resistivity.

• Micro-gravity

  Detects underground cavities, voids, and density variations.

• MASW

  Performs multichannel analysis of surface waves to assess shear wave velocity profiles.

• Seismic Refraction

  Determines bedrock depth and soil layer thickness using acoustic wave velocities.

• GPR Surveys

  Employs ground penetrating radar to locate buried objects, utility lines, and voids.

Obtains direct physical measurements and soil samples from project sites.

• Geotechnical Drilling and Sampling

  Extracts physical soil and rock cores for subsequent engineering analysis.

• Dynamic Cone Penetrometer

  Measures in-situ soil penetration resistance to evaluate subgrade strength.

• CBR Testing

  Determines the California Bearing Ratio to evaluate subgrade strength for pavement designs.

• Monitoring Wells

  Installs groundwater monitoring systems to track water tables and environmental parameters.

• Inclinometers

  Monitors lateral subsurface movements in slopes, embankments, and retaining walls.

• Percolation Tests

  Measures soil absorption rates for septic design or stormwater management.

Conducts standardized physical and mechanical tests on geologic and construction materials.

• Soil and Rock Testing

  Performs index, strength, and compaction testing on geological samples.

• Advanced Materials Testing

  Evaluates specialized mechanical properties of geotechnical samples.

• Construction Material Testing

  Tests soil, concrete, steel, and ceramics to ensure compliance with project specifications.

Ensures construction activities conform to geotechnical designs and engineering standards.

• Earthwork Observation

  Monitors grading, fill placement, and compaction activities on site.

• Compaction and Density Testing

  Verifies soil compaction levels using nuclear density gauges or sand cone methods.

• Concrete Testing

  Tests fresh and hardened concrete properties, including mass concrete monitoring.

• Deep Foundation Monitoring

  Oversees the installation and performance of driven piles and drilled shafts.

• Static and Modulus Load Tests

  Evaluates the load-carrying capacity of foundation elements under physical loads.

• Bi-directional Static Load Tests

  Performs high-capacity deep foundation load tests using internal hydraulic cells.

• Dynamic Testing

  Uses pile driving analyzers to assess capacity and integrity during installation.

• Integrity Testing

  Conducts pile integrity and crosshole sonic logging tests to detect concrete defects.

Verifies the quality and compliance of structural steel and specialized coatings.

• Welding Inspection

  Performs certified welding inspection (CWI) to verify structural joint integrity.

• Non-Destructive Testing

  Applies ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and liquid penetrant testing to evaluate materials.

• Corrosion Testing

  Assesses material degradation risks and evaluates corrosion prevention systems.

• Sprayed-On Fire Resistive Inspection

  Inspects the thickness and density of passive fire protection coatings.