Geotechnical engineers need data for accurately characterizing existing structures, siting planned structures, or remediating failures.  Geophysical methods provide a means to obtain these data with a much greater spatial coverage than borings alone.  Geophysical methods can be used to identify anomalous conditions, guide the placement of borings, and fully characterize conditions that would affect the site.

Technos uses geophysical methods as part of an overall site characterization strategy of providing appropriate, adequate, and accurate data to properly characterize a site.   We have in-house geophysical equipment and experienced personnel that follow a strict quality control program.  We work with our clients to provide fully documented results and interpretations of data that will be immediately useful for the project, while also providing a significant long-term cost benefit.

Geotechnical applications include:

• Characterizing geologic conditions affecting engineered structures
• Mapping geologic hazards (e.g. sinkholes and subsidence) and assessing the risk that they present
• Locating cavities and conduits that affect the structural stability of roads, dams, levees, bridges, and buildings
• Characterizing regional and local geologic conditions for pipeline routing
• Inspecting abandoned mines
• Obtaining elastic parameters of soil and rock
• Non-destructive testing of concrete
• Determining pile lengths