Materials Testing, Inc. dba KC Engineering Co.

Evaluation of subsurface conditions to establish geotechnically feasible and cost-effective earthwork and foundation alternatives.

• Subsurface Exploration

  Investigation and sampling of subsurface earth materials.

• Geotechnical Design Criteria

  Development of design criteria for foundations, floors, retaining walls, and pavements.

• Site Improvement Recommendations

  Recommendations for earthwork, grading, and site preparation.

• Feasibility Studies

  Initial site history and feasibility evaluations to assess subsurface conditions.

• Slope Stability Analysis

  Evaluation and mitigation of landslides and slope instability hazards.

• Expansive Soils Studies

  Mitigation designs for compressible and expansive soil conditions.

• Retaining Wall Design

  Geotechnical engineering and design of retaining structures.

Geologic evaluations to assess bedrock and engineering geology, determining potential impacts on project layout, grading, and foundation design.

• Geologic Reconnaissance and Mapping

  Field mapping and identification of geological units and structural features.

• Fault Investigations

  Evaluations to identify the presence and activity level of earthquake faults for Alquist-Priolo compliance.

• Rock Slope Stability and Rockfall Hazard Analysis

  Stability studies of bedrock slopes and mitigation of rockfall hazards.

• Hydrogeology

  Studies of groundwater conditions and their impacts on engineering design.

Comprehensive quality control and quality assurance services for construction materials, calibrated and maintained by independent agencies.

• Soils and Aggregates Testing

  Field and laboratory testing of soils and aggregates.

• Asphalt Concrete Testing

  Quality assurance and testing services for asphalt paving.

• Portland Cement Concrete Testing

  Testing and special inspection of concrete placements and structures.

• Structural Masonry Inspection

  Special inspection of structural masonry, blockwork, and grout.

• Structural Welding and Bolting

  Structural welding inspections, welder certification, and high-strength bolting checks.

• Mix Design Review and Verification

  Verification of concrete, asphalt, and structural grout mix specifications.

Geotechnical soils laboratory testing to determine the physical and engineering properties of soil samples retrieved during field investigations.

• Resistance Value (R-Value) Testing

  Evaluation of pavement subgrade soils using R-value tests.

• Shear Strength Testing

  Triaxial and direct shear testing to establish soil strength profiles.

• Consolidation Characteristics

  Testing to evaluate potential soil settlement and settlement rates.

• Maximum Density and Optimum Moisture Content

  Compaction curve determination to support field earthwork control.

Forensic investigations, peer reviews, and specialized geotechnical monitoring services for active site conditions.

• Forensic Geotechnical Investigations

  Investigation of failures with a geotechnical origin and post-development distress studies.

• Municipal and Agency Peer Reviews

  Review services for planning and building departments to ensure conformance with local standards.

• Slope Inclinometer and Extensometer Monitoring

  Movement monitoring of slopes, retaining walls, dams, and excavations.

• Floor Level Surveys

  Water level manometer surveys to determine structural movement, settlement, and heave.