Geotechnical Engineering

Sound Geotechnical engineering is vital for the stability of all civil and building constructions and its importance cannot be understated. Wilde Consulting can conduct ground investigations into the geology and previous uses of any site and identify hazards and come up with economic and innovative solutions. Together with our Finite Element Analysis division we can apply computer-modelling techniques to Geotechnical problems. Wilde Consulting have experience inground engineering gained from our work in the UK and overseas.

Wilde Consulting can offer services in:
1. .Design of Foundations for roads and buildings
2. Design of Retaining Structures
3. Design of structures in the ground
4. Seismic and Blast Engineering
5. Tunnelling
6. Bridge Inspections and Assessments

Relevant Case Studies...

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Lakeside Ground Investigation

Client:
A ground investigation was undertaken for the development of low-level housing on a site of six existing bungalows. A review of historical maps found a Dye works near the site, Contaminatied Land was therefore likely to be an issue. Also two Landfill sites are present within 250m of the site so gas monitoring was necessary. A site inv...
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Grisedale Ground Investigation

Client:
A preliminary ground investigation was undertaken to assess the difficulties likely in the development of 121 new town houses and their related infrastructure on an area of existing woodland. Before sampling a desk study was carried out using Geological maps and Historical maps The investigation was undertaken using a hand auger and a...

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