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🌍🔍 Delving Deep into Earth’s Secrets: The Vital Role of Geotechnical Sampling 🔍🌍 At AllenES, we regularly conduct subsurface investigations to analyze site geology through comprehensive geotechnical sampling and analysis for new design/build projects. This intricate work showcases our expertise and unwavering dedication to ensuring every project begins on thoroughly tested foundations. Understanding site geology is crucial for the stability and safety of our infrastructure. From landfills to construction sites and beyond, geotechnical analysis helps us predict and mitigate potential issues, safeguarding both our environment and communities. We are proud to partner with Burns, Cooley, Dennis, who is pictured in our post. Together, we offer a wide range of geologic services for various industries. Each project is unique, but our objective remains the same: to harness the power of geological science for smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions. #GeotechnicalEngineering #SubsurfaceInvestigation #EnvironmentalSafety #SustainableDesign #EngineeringExcellence

Navigating geotechnical and geological forensic investigations can be intricate. Our approach integrates phases, simplifying the process for efficient cause identification and cost-effective solutions. Learn more about our Geotechnical/Geological Engineering Evaluations: https://bit.ly/3aYCG4d

In urban development, the integration of both structural geology and geotechnical engineering is of the utmost importance to ensure stability, safety and sustainability. As geotechnical engineers, it is crucial to understand the best practices, methods and systems used by structural geologists in the modern development landscape. A recent blog by International Geotechnical Center - CGI uncovers the fundamentals of structural geology and explores the influence it has on a project, as well as the different methods of structural analysis used by geo-professionals. Check out their insights: https://lnkd.in/gXG7ZkXP #Friction #GeotechnicalEngineering #StructuralGeology

#SoilScience_Quotations #Question_Answer What are some common challenges you may encounter during geotechnical investigations? During geotechnical investigations, we may encounter several challenges that require careful consideration. One common challenge is dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as highly cohesive or expansive soils, which can significantly impact foundation design. Another challenge is assessing the presence of groundwater and its effect on the stability of excavations or foundations. Additionally, investigating sites with limited access or in remote locations can pose logistical challenges for drilling and fieldwork. Furthermore, encountering unexpected subsurface conditions, such as buried debris or old foundations, can complicate the investigation process. It's important to approach these challenges with a systematic and adaptable approach, utilizing appropriate testing methods and techniques to accurately evaluate the site's geotechnical properties. #geotechnicalengineering #earthworks #engineering #soilmechanics #soilstabilization #soiltesting #geomembrane #geosynthetics #geophysical

I am pleased to announce that our paper, "Mobilized Shear Strength of Overconsolidated Seattle Clays" has been published in the Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering by the ASCE. This technical paper makes significant contributions to the practice of geotechnical engineering in the Seattle area, specifically providing guidance on operational drained shear strengths. We attempted to link geological history with at rest earth pressure then to shear strength and finally slope stability analyses of Seattle clays and other similar overconsolidated clays. You can download it using: https://lnkd.in/gXrcrxKJ Abstract: The drained shear strength of overconsolidated glaciolacustrine clays in the Seattle area can range from the overconsolidated peak to residual strength depending on its geologic history, depth, softening, prior shear displacements, size of excavation, and application, e.g., long-term cut slope versus short-term braced excavation. An inverse analysis of slope failures shows the mobilized shear strength for cut slopes in the overconsolidated and sparsely jointed Qvgl glaciolacustrine clay ranges from the fully softened strength to in between fully softened and residual strength depending on the level of jointing, prior shear displacements, assumed piezometric levels, and Atterberg limits used in the analysis. Conversely, an inverse analysis of a 2011 slope failure in the frequently jointed and random slickensided overconsolidated Qpgl glaciolacustrine clay shows the mobilized shear strength for this deposit near residual to in between residual and fully softened strengths because of repeated glaciation cycles, softening, and local shear displacements due to glacial bulldozing, solifluction, and high lateral stresses.

(CONFERENCE) If you're considering attending GeoMontréal 2024, the annual conference of The Canadian Geotechnical Society, don't miss out on Charles Trottier's presentation on RefracAI. This innovative cloud-based platform enables dynamic visualization and analysis of seismic data, aiding in decision-making for infrastructure projects and risk mitigation. Remember to save the date for the Seismology Applied to Geotechnical Engineering session on September 18th, from 3:45 pm to 5:15 pm in Breakout Room 5. Participation in this session comes highly recommended! #GeoMontreal2024 #Geotechnical studies #artificialintelligence

In the world of geotechnical engineering and rock mechanics, a profound comprehension of rock mass properties is paramount. Among the critical tools in this field stands the Geological Strength Index (GSI). https://lnkd.in/d_gjJEzJ

The Geological Strength Index (GSI) is crucial for understanding rock mass properties in geotechnical engineering and rock mechanics. It aids in assessing the quality of rock masses, which is essential for evaluating the stability of rock formations and supporting engineering decisions. GSI's numerical scale characterizes rock mass quality, influencing the estimation of mechanical properties and decision-making processes in engineering projects.

In the world of geotechnical engineering and rock mechanics, a profound comprehension of rock mass properties is paramount. Among the critical tools in this field stands the Geological Strength Index (GSI). https://lnkd.in/d_gjJEzJ

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