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Geotechnical Engineering

Geotechnical engineering includes investigates existing subsurface conditions and materials; determining their physical/mechanical and chemical properties that are relevant to the project considered, assessing risks posed by site conditions; designing earthworks and structure foundations; and monitoring site conditions, earthwork and foundation construction. Site investigations are needed to gain an understanding of the area in or on which the engineering will take place. Investigations can include the assessment of the risk to humans, property and the environment from natural hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, sinkholes, soil liquefaction, debris flows and rock falls.

A geotechnical engineer then determines and designs the type of foundations, earthworks, and/or pavement subgrades required for the intended man-made structures to be built. Foundations are designed and constructed for each independent basement/garden room, this determines the types of soil, ie clay, lime and sand and water-table that is present within your property. This has a detrimental effect on varying ground conditions on build costs so it it important at the first point of design to ascertain the results of the survey this information is then passed onto the structural engineer who works closely with the architect to finalise the design.

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