Luna Consulting, LLC

Seismic hazard and earthquake-response evaluations for structures, dams, and infrastructure.

• Seismic Design

  Analysis and detailing of structural and soil systems to withstand earthquake forces.

• Site Response Analysis

  Modeling local soil behavior and ground motion propagation during seismic events.

• Liquefaction Evaluation

  Assessing soil vulnerability to strength loss and settlement under cyclic loading.

Providing structural support assessments for infrastructure projects, including specialty pile evaluation and field instrumentation.

• Micropile Design & Testing

  Engineering high-capacity, small-diameter drilled piles for deep foundation support.

• Driven Pile Load Testing

  Evaluating load-bearing capacity and structural performance of driven piles under field conditions.

• Foundation Monitoring & Instrumentation

  Using field sensors and instrumentation to track long-term performance and settlement.

Participating in third-party boards and panels to evaluate design integrity for dams, levees, and other critical structures.

• Dam & Levee Review Boards

  Serving on technical review panels to audit flood control structures.

• Structural Peer Reviews

  Conducting objective quality assurance assessments on structural engineering plans.

Investigating geotechnical failures and delivering technical claim support for infrastructure and structural matters.

• Geotechnical Failure Investigation

  Analyzing soil, foundation, and earth retention system failures to determine root causes.

• Technical Claim Support

  Providing forensic analysis and technical clarity for insurance or construction claims.

Assisting legal counsel on geotechnical matters, from developing technical opinions through testifying in deposition and trial.

• Expert Witness Testimony

  Delivering objective, scientifically backed expert opinions in civil litigation matters.

• Depositions & Trial Support

  Providing technical assistance and testimony during legal proceedings.

Conducting constructability and alternative-design reviews to optimize cost and performance for infrastructure assignments.

• Alternative Design Review

  Evaluating alternative engineering approaches to optimize project delivery.

• Constructability Review

  Analyzing designs for practical field execution challenges prior to construction.

Delivering short courses and professional development workshops on dam safety, soil mechanics, and slope stability.

• Dam Safety Training

  Leading educational programs on the monitoring, safety, and structural behavior of dams.

• Soil Mechanics Training

  Teaching foundational soil properties, testing, and behavioral mechanics for engineering.

• Slope Stability Workshops

  Instructing professionals on analysis, engineering, and mitigation of slope hazards.