Geotechnical

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Geotechnical engineering is the science and art of determining the properties of an unseen and variable material to produce structures that are safe, reliable and cost-effective.

Our specialists travel to remote regions around the globe to service projects, often through their entire life-cycle.

Services

Investigation

  • geological and hydrological
  • foundations
  • material resources
  • survey and mapping
  • contaminated sites

Analysis

  • slope stability
  • bearing pressures
  • seepage
  • seismic risk
  • groundwater

Design

  • foundations
  • mine planning
  • underground openings
  • retaining walls
  • pavements

With 75 years' experience, GHD was the first services provider to pioneer technology in Australasia for:

  • compacted rockfill
  • concrete faced dams
  • post-tensioned dams
  • roller compacted concrete dams
  • dams on soft ground
  • chemical grouting of foundation soils
  • slurry trench cut-off and filters

 

For more information, contact:

Peter Stone  [tel 612 9462 4820]  [email]