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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING AND HYDROGEOLOGICAL SERVICES
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Geotechnical Engineering
SGS offers complete geotechnical services for the mining industry and governments. Take advantage of our experience providing complete engineering solutions, or of our knowledge to solve specific challenges at your site. Our team of professionals includes engineers that can offer you the following geotechnical consulting services:
Soil Stability
- Complete geotechnical testing on soils including: triaxial testing, consolidations, Atterberg limits, water content, Swedish cone, specific gravity, grain size tests, sedimentometry, hydraulic conductivity etc.
- Slope stability analysis and reinforcement in open pit mines and quarries.
- Erosion control.
- Bearing capacity.
- Road stabilization.
Structural Stability
- Rock mechanics.
- Fractures and structures inventory.
- Anchorage and safety wire mesh installation.
- Rock body monitoring and catastrophe prevention.
- Cliff surveys.
- Bearing capacity.
- Site inspection and supervision.
Projects begin with consultation of all available information. Then a preliminary investigation plan is developed to evaluate the soil and rock conditions and determine site-specific needs. Upon completion of planning, the site investigation is executed. Results from the investigation are processed and modeled to provide the best image of the site characteristics. In addition, SGS also provides the supervision of development work and installation of observation wells.
When you need to reduce your operational risks and be absolutely confident in the results, contact SGS. Using industry best practice, we can provide you with accurate, cost effective solutions to your geotechnical engineering problems.
Hydrogeological Services
Problems involving subsurface hydrological processes are often complex. SGS offers comprehensive hydrogeological services in the detection and monitoring of groundwater distribution and movement. Using state-of-the-art technology, our engineers and geoscientists are able to measure and model the hydrogeologic environment of your site. Once a detailed appraisal is complete, we have the expertise to offer you turnkey remedial measures or act as your technical advisor. Our expert services include:
- Complete investigation groundwater
- Groundwater monitoring and modeling
- Water resource studies
- Water quality studies
- Groundwater impact studies
- Drainage analysis
We also offer services designed to assist in the safe, efficient storage of waste materials including waste dump design, as well as pond design and stability testing. Additionally, we can provide you with environmental assessments by qualified professionals to ensure the environmental impact of your project is fully understood and documented. Trust SGS with all your geotechnical and hydrogeological needs, and let us reduce your environmental liabilities and minimize your operational risks.
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