What do geotechnical engineers do?
An engineering sub-specialty that studies and analyzes earth conditions and materials. Geotechnical and geological engineers have the professional expertise to determine risks posed by building on certain sites, whether or not a property is located in an earthquake fault zone, prone to flooding, or likely to suffer from slope stability problems. Are there different kinds of geotechnical inspections? Yes and this affects the cost. You may need a foundation analysis, slope stability analysis, erosion and sediment control plans, soil stablization and improvements recommendations among other types of services. What is ground engineering? Obtaining information on the physical properties of soil and rock underlying (and sometimes adjacent to) a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed structures, and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions.
