forensic investigation

Geotechnical challenges in the southwest include landslides, ground settlement, expansive soils, near surface groundwater and other conditions that sometimes result in post-development problems. Our professionals and trained staff have the experience to analyze these problems and find practical repair alternatives. When disagreements arise, we are often asked to provide expert testimony or other service associated with the resolution process.

construction monitoring & testing

Successful implementation of plans and specifications requires careful monitoring by an experienced technical staff with the ability to resolve problems in the field. Our personnel are available tomonitor and test the geotechnical aspects of any construction project.

geologic & seismic assessments

Because the southwest is geologically complex, our professionals and technical staff are knowledgeable in the fields of geology, engineering geology, hydrogeology and seismicity. These capabilities include evaluation of historic ground shaking, deterministic seismic analysis, developing response spectra, earthquake hazard assessment, liquefaction potential and other parameters that may be required by the structural engineer or building agency.

geotechnical feasibility studies

TerraPacific professionals have valuable experience in subsurface investigations and feasibility studies for new development. Our scope of work ranges from geologic reconnaissance to detailed field explorations. We closely interact with our clients to develop functional earthwork and foundation designs.

Our diversified projects include: Business parks, Industrial facilities, Roadways, Residential homes and communities, Hotels, Apartment and condominium projects, Retaining structures, towers & other specialty projects, Military projects.

geotechnical instrumentation

• Crack monitors
• Slope inclinometers
• Piezometers
• Vapor emission testing
• Manometer survey