Geotechnical Engineering

The practice of geotechnical engineering is both an art and a science. The inherent complexity and variability of the subterranean environment requires a specialized expertise to ensure reliable results. NGE studies subsurface soil, rock and groundwater conditions to analyze their response to proposed loads for a given project. NGE is equipped with a drilling rig to perform hollow stem and wet rotary borings. NGE can provide laboratory geotechnical testing under controlled conditions to evaluate standardized test of materials. These tests evaluate soil classification, shear strength, compaction, compressibility, swell potential, permeability, etc. Our tests are conducted in accordance with ASTM standards. The field and laboratory data together with our engineering recommendations are typically presented in an engineering report. The
report addresses the specific project design, construction, and quality control requirements.