Kokua Geotech LLC
Geotechnical Explorations and Site Investigation.
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
Service websiteInvestigates 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
Service websiteAnalyzes 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
Service websiteEvaluates 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
Service websiteProvides 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
Projects
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