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GEOTECHNICAL EXPLORATION

A geotechnical exploration is performed to allow engineering recommendations to be provided for site preparation methods, foundation design parameters, and various other construction considerations. A customized geotechnical exploration testing program is developed to meet the needs of the Client, and accounts for such factors as: the stage of project development, on site conditions, geologic conditions, type and extent of building/development and special project requirements. Our experience with the regional subsurface conditions, site development methods and methods of construction allows FSE to provide            Anchor Pullout Test
a cost effective Geotechnical Exploration
testing program.

Our Geotechnical Exploration series include:

• Site Reconnaissance (determination of existing/post site information)
• Solid Auger Borings (sounding for soil type/top of rock elevation)
• Hollow Stem Auger Borings with Standard Penetration Testing (determination of soil type, consistency, water content, contamination and method of placement)
• Test Pit Excavations with Cone Penetrometer Testing (determine soil conditions based on direct observation of site excavations)
• Groundwater Monitoring Well (determine groundwater elevation and allow for water sampling)
• Hand Auger Borings with Cone Penetrometer Testing (determination of shallow soil conditions in difficult to reach areas)
• Relativey Undisturbed Soil Sample Collection (to provide a soil sample for lab testing of strength, consolidation and permeability parameters)
• NX Size Rock Core Sampling (to provide an intact rock sample for determining rock type, hardness, structure and quality.
• Topographic/Geologic Mapping Review
• Field and Laboratory Testing