Kokua Geotech LLC

Geotechnical Explorations and Site Investigation.

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About the firm

Kokua Geotech LLC is a Honolulu-based geotechnical engineering practice established in 2016. It provides comprehensive geotechnical engineering services across all major Hawaiian Islands, including site explorations, laboratory soil testing, engineering analysis, and construction observation. The practice combines deep regional experience in Hawaii and the Pacific with the responsiveness and agility of an independent small business.

Established
2016
Team
Micro
Firm type
Geotechnical Engineering

People

Xiaobin (Tim) LinPresident

A.J. FelkelVice President

Capabilities

Geotechnical Explorations

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Investigates subsurface conditions across various terrains to support development, infrastructure, and stabilization projects.

  • Site Investigation

    Explores subsurface conditions for residential, commercial, and industrial developments, as well as roadway and utility infrastructure.

  • Stabilization Studies

    Evaluates slopes, retaining walls, and existing distressed structures to design remedial stabilization solutions.

Laboratory Soil Testing

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Analyzes physical soil properties to determine engineering characteristics and behaviors under stress.

  • Index and Strength Testing

    Evaluates soil behavior through Atterberg Limits, sieve analysis, unconfined compression, and direct shear testing.

  • Compaction and Settlement Analysis

    Measures soil performance using swell tests, consolidation, modified Proctor, and California Bearing Ratio (CBR) analysis.

  • Corrosion and Resistivity Testing

    Determines soil resistivity to assess potential corrosion risks for buried structural elements.

In-Situ Testing

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Evaluates soil and foundation performance directly in the field using advanced diagnostic instruments.

  • Dynamic Cone Penetrometer

    Provides rapid in-situ strength assessments of soil strata.

  • Pile Integrity Testing

    Performs pile-echo testing to evaluate the integrity and length of foundation piles.

  • Geotechnical Monitoring

    Installs and monitors settlement systems and inclinometers to track soil and structural movement over time.

Construction Observation and Testing

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Provides quality assurance and engineering oversight during earthwork and foundation installation.

  • Earthwork Observation

    Observes and tests grading, fill placement, and compaction activities to verify compliance with project specifications.

  • Foundation Inspection

    Verifies bearing capacity and subgrade conditions for shallow foundation systems.

  • Deep Foundation Monitoring

    Provides construction observation for deep foundation systems including augered cast-in-place piles, drilled shafts, driven piles, micropiles, and soil nails or anchors.

Industries

Commercial · Residential · Industrial · Infrastructure · Transportation · Utilities

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