FOUNDATION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN

We perform conventional shallow foundation design such as spread and strip footings, mat foundations, basement footings, etc. We perform these design methods for residential and non-residential structures where the subsoil conditions can support such foundation systems.

Where poor soils or heavy structural loads prohibit the use of conventional shallow foundation methods, we design deep foundation systems including the following.

1. Piled Foundations: We design several type of piling systems depending on the application, location and most importantly, the subsoil conditions. The following is a list of the common piling system we have designs for various projects.

• Pipe-piles
• H-piles
• Auger cast-piles
• Pre-cost concrete-piles
• Vibro-piles
• Mini-piles
• Fronki-piles

2. Drilled Pier Foundation: This deep foundation system is most commonly used for projects in the Greater Cincinnati area. This method is especially suited for this area because of the relatively shallow depth to shale and limestone bedrock and the predominantly clayey overburden soils.

We design this foundation system for landslide prone areas or for unstable slope conditions. We have also adopted this method in the areas of deep uncontrolled fill, deep soft alluvial deposits etc. We provide design for various types and sizes drilled piers including: Belled piers Straight shaft piers Caissons