Geotechnical engineering is essential in all forms of exploitation. The geotechnical conditions exist hidden below the surface. It is therefore important to identify these conditions at an early stage.
Based on an early geotechnical investigation the decision-making is facilitated and ensures a more cost effective and safe planning, design and construction.
At ÅF we can offer expertise within the following:
Investigation
- Geotechnical investigation
- Investigation of power plants and dams
- Geohydrological investigation
Planning
- Design of foundation and underpinning
- Design of ground improvement
- Stability calculation of slopes and earthfill dams
- Design of sheet piles and geo structures
- Establishment of quantity specification and technical specification
- Presentation in 2D/3D, CHAOS, IDA
- Advanced 3D Design
- CAD coordination responsibilities
Areas of cooperation for Geotechnical Engineering are:
- Rock mapping
- Risk analysis for blasting works
- Geophysical measurements for a fast and inexpensive overview of soil conditions
- Environmental engineering surveillance and investigation
- Basis for Environmental Impact Assessment
- Suggested methods for final treatment of contaminated soil
- Inventory of environmentally harmful substances before demolition
- Technical description of the environmental damage claim