Local Geotechnical Engineer in Pakenham Upper VIC

What does a geotech engineer do?

Geotech engineering consultants play a crucial role in building structures. Using soil and rock mechanics, they work primarily as consultants to architects or design-build contractors.

Geotechnical engineering consultants typically conduct geotechnical investigations on subsurface conditions and materials to determine whether the project is able to continue. A geotechnical report is then produced, which assesses information on slops, soil deposits, risks and structure foundations. Environmental factors such as earthquakes, landslides, sinkholes and rockfalls are all taken into considerations in the initial geotech report.

Typically geotech companies begin with a review of the project needs to define the required material properties. Geotech testing and investigation is then done to gain an understanding of the area which the project will take place. Afterwards, geotech consultants will design the type of foundations and earthworks.

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