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Geological Engineering
Failure Analysis and Mitigation Design
Distress Causation Analysis
Rock Slope Stability Analysis
Geotechnical Characterizations for Tunnels, Pipelines and Water
Storage Facilities
 Analysis
of Distressed Structures and Roadways - CSA has substantial
expertise in investigating and determining causative factors for
distress to structures. We have conducted forensic analyses of historical
distress and damage indicators, such as utility leaks and changes
in ground survey measurements over long periods of time, in order
to identify and understand slope movement patterns. We maintain
sophisticated instrumentation for distress monitoring and provide
cost-effective design recommendations for distress remediation.
Earth Movement Studies and Slope Stability
Analysis - CSA is recognized throughout the geotechnical
industry for expertise in characterization of earth movement, including
landslides and landslide potential, levee failures and dam stability,
and soil creep distress. Members of our senior staff have collectively
investigated hundreds of earth movement cases throughout California
and Hawaii. Our expertise includes investigative techniques such
as detailed geologic mapping, exploratory drilling and logging of
large-diameter boreholes, geophysical exploration, trenching, and
the installation, analysis and monitoring of instrumentation. CSA
maintains state-of-the-art analysis tools and highly qualified personnel
for evaluating slope stability of natural slopes, pre-existing landslides
and embankments, including dams and levees. These analyses include
regional slope stability evaluations for siting decisions, as well
as two- and three- dimensional
analyses of site-specific slopes. We use unique techniques best
suited to exploration of slope stability problems and provide cost-effective
recommendations for siting, design and slope remediation. Our senior
staff is recognized as being at the forefront of earthquake-triggered
landslide analysis, which involves characterization of seismic ground
shaking in addition to slope stability parameters. We have conducted
state-of-the-art slope stability studies for many private companies,
public utilities, and government agencies including County of Los
Angeles, City and County of Honolulu, Kaiser Permanente Rock Quarry,
Pacific Gas and Electric Company and U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.
“Virtually every
structure is supported by soil or rock. Those that aren’t
either fly, float, or fall over.”
– Richard L. Handy, 1995
Also in this section:
Geological
Assessments
Engineering
Design
Geological
Engineering
Geotechnical Support
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