Geotechnical

Whether highways, dams, buildings, or other structures, a thorough and accurate geotechnical evaluation ensures a safe and sound underlying terrain for whatever construction and development takes place upon it. The potentially unforeseen conditions of the subsurface geology and topography can impact a project’s economic feasibility, engineering capability, and ultimate project success.  That's where we come in. 

While our geotechnical engineering services are versatile and custom-tailored to the needs of our client, they are typically performed in three phases:  

  1. The Exploration Phase  - Information is gathered and data is assimilated.  
  2. The Laboratory Phase - Data is studied and more thoroughly examined                                              
  3. The Engineering Analysis Phase - Inferences are drawn and recommendations are made  based on our findings and analysis.  

We accomplish geotechnical analysis using a team of specialist engineers,
our field services group, and our 5,000-square-foot AASHTO-certified testing and laboratory facility.

 

AEI...DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE

Engineering

  • Foundation Type & Bearing Strata Analysis
  • Bearing Capacity Analysis
  • Dam Design
  • Pavement Evaluation & Design
  • Design Recommendations
  • Rock Anchors
  • Helical Piers
  • Stone Columns
  • Micropiles
  • Drilled Shafts
  • H-Piles
  • Spread Footings
  • Mat Foundations
  • Compaction Grouting

Technical Specifications

  • Hydrologic & Hydrogeologic Studies
  • Settlement Analysis
  • Slope Stability Analysis
  • Rock Cut Slope Design
  • Pile Driveability Analysis
  • Negative Skin Friction Analysis
  • Retaining Wall Design
  • Auger-Cast Pile Design
  • Pile Tip Elevation Determination
  • Shoring Design
  • Landslide Repair Design
  • Liquefaction Analysis
  • Lateral Capacity Analysis
  • Rock Mass Rating

Drilling

  • Comprehensive Soil Sampling & Collection Services
  • Soil Test Borings
  • Undistributed Tube Sampling
  • Standard Penetration Tests
  • Rock Core Borings
  • Rockline Soundings
  • Packer Testing
  • Groundwater Observation/Monitoring Wells
  • Slope Inclinometer Installation

Field Inspection/ Testing

  • Storm Water Monitoring
  • Construction Monitoring & Inspection
  • Special Inspections & Testing for IBC
  • Complete Subgrade Evaluations
  • Nuclear Density Testing
  • Concrete Field Testing
  • Pre-stressed Concrete Testing
  • Masonry Field Testing
  • Proof-Roll Observation
  • Structural Steel Bolting & Welding Review
  • Vapor Emissions Testing (Concrete Slab)
  • Floor Flatness/ Floor Levelness
  • Spray-Applied Fireproofing Testing
  • Pile Load Testing
  • Dam & Levee Inspection

Laboratory Testing

  • Moisture Content
  • Standard/ Modified Proctor
  • Atterberg Limits
  • Sieve & Hydrometer Analysis
  • Specific Gravity
  • CBR
  • Consolidation
  • Organic Content
  • Triaxial
  • pH/ Soil Resistivity
  • Unconfined Compressive Strength
  • Slake Durability Index (SDI)
  • Concrete Compressive Strength
  • Concrete Flexural Strength
  • Grout Prism Compressive Strength
  • Mortar Cube Compressive Strength
  • Grout & Concrete Mix Design Testing

Our Offices

  • Glasgow, KY

    65 Aberdeen Dr.
    Glasgow, KY 42141
    Tel: 270.651.7220
    Fax: 270.651.3246

  • Louisville, KY

    2500 Nelson Miller Parkway
    Louisville, KY 40223
    Tel: 502.245.3813
    Fax: 502.245.3814

  • Owensboro, KY

    308 E. 25th Street
    Owensboro, KY 42303
    Tel: 270.478.4610

  • Acworth, GA

    5160 Acworth Landing Drive
    Acworth, GA 30101
    Tel: 770.421.8422

  • Lexington, KY

    2456 Fortune Drive Suite 100
    Lexington, KY 40509
    Tel: 859.263.0009

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