Ground hazard assessments
Geotechnical ground hazard assessment is the process of evaluating the potential for natural hazards such as landslides, rockfalls and soil liquefaction at a given site. This assessment is typically performed as part of a geotechnical investigation for civil engineering projects such as building construction or infrastructure development. The assessment involves analysing the geological and geotechnical characteristics of the site, including soil and rock properties, topography and hydrology. Our geotechnical team is experienced in geomorphological assessment of the surface signs of ground hazards and the subsequent investigation, including geophysical investigation to target site investigation works.
Slope stability
Geotechnical slope stability assessment is the process of evaluating the stability of a slope or embankment in terms of its ability to resist sliding or collapsing. This assessment is typically carried out by geotechnical engineers and involves analysing the soil and rock properties, groundwater conditions and other factors that can affect the stability of the slope. The assessment usually involves a combination of field investigations, laboratory testing and computer modelling to determine the safety factor of the slope. The safety factor is a ratio of the resisting forces to the driving forces that act on the slope. If the safety factor is less than one, the slope is considered unstable and may require stabilisation measures, such as reinforcement, drainage improvements or regrading. Geotechnical slope stability assessment is important in many industries, including civil engineering, mining and transportation. Our highly skilled team of geotechnical engineers can use field data obtained either by our in-house teams or by third parties to generate ground models and to test the slope stability of soil structures and existing or planned excavations and slopes.
