Geotechnics and Engineering Geology
CL Voelcker provide a broad range of services in geotechnics and engineering geology. These include:
- Feasibility studies
- Collection and interpretation of ground investigation data
- Design and advisory services.
In particular, we are specialists in the geotechnical and geological aspects of construction and/or restoration projects and in arbitration.
CL Voelcker have over 60 years involvement and specialist experience in engineering projects as diverse as tunnels, deep foundations, embankment dams and low and high rise residential and commercial developments. Our services cover:
Desk studies:
- Ground conditions derived from an archive of over 25,000 reports
- Review of site history and archive search
- Remote sensing and aerial photography interpretation.
Field Investigations:
- Site selection
- Design and planning of investigations
- Preparation of specification and tender documents
- Execution and/or supervision of investigations.
Monitoring and Testing:
- Design, execution and analysis of test programmes
- In situ testing and laboratory testing of soils, rocks, waters and gases
- Chemical and environmental testing
- Gas, vibration, noise and dust monitoring.
Geological and Geotechnical Studies:
- Mapping and field reconnaissance
- Geological and hydrogeological interpretation
- Description of surface and underground exposures, cores and samples
- Interpretation of ground conditions appropriate for engineering works.
Design and Analysis:
- Ground improvement and soil stabilisation
- Soil and rock slope stability
- Embankments
- Deep excavations
- Failure investigations.
Foundation Engineering:
- Raft, pile and spread foundations
- Retaining structures and cofferdams
- Slope design
- Soil reinforcement, nailing and ground anchors.
Groundwater Studies:
- Well design, pumping tests and analysis
- Contaminant and pollution dispersal
- Aquifer geometry, flow studies and simulation modelling
- Tailings dam and storage pond design
- Temporary works dewatering.
Professional Services:
- Risk assessment
- Claims assistance
- Expert witness.
