Geotechnical Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering is at the core of CVET, bridging the gap between geological and structural applications. Subsurface exploration allows for preliminary site characterization. We take pride in providing sensible and practical designs that meet the requirements of both our client and the property involved. With four in-house drilling rigs and two licensed well drillers on staff, CVET can provide SPT, CPT, DMT, and rock coring geotechnical drilling services as well as environmental drilling services. CVET is able to minimize overhead costs and provide a high level of customization to our clients. This allows for greater project flexibility, reduced fees, tailored data collection, and better project communication.

Geotechnical Engineering Services:

  • Geotechnical engineering and consulting
  • Due diligence / planning / value engineering
  • Subsurface exploration
  • Field permeability testing (downhole and double ring infiltrometer)
  • Field soil strength testing (Dynamic Cone Penetrometer, Vane Shear)
  • Geotechnical Lab Testing
  • Geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring (settlement plates, inclinometers, extensometers, piezometers)
  • Shallow and deep foundation evaluation and recommendations
  • Settlement analysis of shallow and deep foundations
  • Evaluation of alternative foundation systems (micropiles, Geopiers, stone columns, augercast piles, drilled shafts, driven piles, displacement piles, timber / composite piles, helical anchors, load transfer utilizing geosynthetic materials (fabric or grid)
  • Sinkhole exploration and remediation recommendations
  • Pavement section evaluation and design
  • Slope stability analysis and embankment design (reinforced and non-reinforced)

Design:

  • Geostructural Design
  • Retaining Wall Design
  • Earth Retention Systems

Drilling and Coring:

Geotechnical Drilling

  • Standard Penetration Test (SPT) Borings
  • Wireline "NQ" Rock Coring
  • "PQ" Coring
  • Concrete Coring
  • Instrumentation Installation
  • In-situ Testing (SPT, CPT, and DMT)
  • Mineral Investigation

Environmental Drilling

  • Monitoring Wells
  • Well Abandonment

Direct Push Drilling

  • Soil and Water Sampling
  • Small Diameter Monitoring Well Installation 

Soil and Boring Sampling

  • Split Spoon Sampling
  • Shelby Tube Sampling
  • Borrow Pit Investigation