Geotechnical, Geophysics
& Engineering Geology
Comprehensive Solutions for Safe and Sustainable Development
SOCOTEC provides expert Geotechnical, Geophysical, and Engineering Geology services to support infrastructure, commercial, industrial developments, and private-sector projects.
Geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists
With a multidisciplinary approach, our team delivers tailored solutions for site characterization, risk assessment, and foundation design, ensuring safe, sustainable, and cost-effective project execution. With decades of experience and state-of-the-art methodologies, SOCOTEC ensures that geotechnical, geophysical, and geological factors are effectively addressed to enhance project safety, performance, and longevity.
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Geotechnical Engineering
SOCOTEC’s geotechnical engineering services are essential for understanding subsurface conditions and mitigating potential risks associated with soil, bedrock, and groundwater. Our expertise includes:
Site investigations, soil testing, field instrumentation and monitoring
Foundation analysis and design
Slope stability and landslide assessment
Earthquake, seismic hazard, time history analyses, and liquefaction evaluation
Retaining structures, shoring, and deep excavation design
Ground improvement and soil stabilization
Pavement designs and subsurface drainage solutions
Hydrogeologic assessments
Geophysical Services
Utilizing advanced geophysical technologies, SOCOTEC provides non-invasive subsurface imaging and analysis to direct and optimize engineering and construction decisions. Our geophysical capabilities include:
- Seismic surveys (refraction, reflection, MASW, and HVSR)
Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) for utility and structural mapping
Electrical resistivity and induced polarization surveys
Electromagnetic and magnetic surveys for geological and environmental assessments
Microgravity surveys for void detection and subsurface density variations
Borehole geophysical logging for in-depth subsurface characterization
Vibration and blast monitoring
Marine sub-bottom profiling
Crosshole sonic logging
Thermal soil resistivity
Engineering Geology
Our engineering geology services provide critical geological insights to support infrastructure planning and development in diverse environments. Our offerings include:
Geological hazard assessments, including landslide, rockfall evaluations, and expansive soils
Fault trenching, rupture, and seismic hazard analyses
Hydrogeologic studies, groundwater modeling, dewatering, and aquifer characterization
Geological mapping and terrain analysis
Forensic geologic investigations
Rock mechanics and tunneling support
Want to learn how our specialized services can support your project’s success?
