Geotechnical
Engineering
Foundation recommendations, slope stability, settlement analysis, and deep foundation acceptance—ground-truth engineering to de-risk construction.
- USCS-Classified Soils
- FHWA-Aligned Acceptance
- Automation-Ready Workflows
What You Get With Zigron
Ground-truth geotechnical engineering to de-risk your foundations and earthwork.
Preliminary Assessment Reports
Early-stage geotechnical risk assessment based on available data, identifying investigation needs and design constraints.
Investigation & Interpretive Reports
Borelog interpretation, lab test analysis, soil classification (ASTM D2487/USCS), and subsurface characterization.
Analysis & Design Reports
Foundation recommendations, settlement calculations, bearing capacity, and slope stability with explicit assumptions.
Slope Stability Analysis
2D slope stability modeling using PLAXIS, Slope/W, and Rocscience with sensitivity analysis for groundwater variability.
Deep Foundation Acceptance
Acceptance procedures and documentation aligned to FHWA GEC 15 guidance for driven piles and drilled shafts.
Instrumentation & Monitoring
Field monitoring data interpretation, reporting, and construction verification recommendations.
Who Is This For?
Teams needing reliable subsurface risk assessment and foundation recommendations.
Solar Farm Foundation Feasibility
Challenge
Multi-site solar program needing consistent foundation recommendations across variable soil conditions.
Approach
Site-specific borelog interpretation, foundation type recommendations, and design parameters standardized across the program.
Result
Foundation costs reduced 20% through site-specific optimization.
Slope Stability for Embankments
Challenge
Road embankment on soft ground with stability risk and settlement concerns.
Approach
PLAXIS 2D modeling with staged construction analysis, groundwater sensitivity, and monitoring-based verification.
Result
Construction proceeded on schedule with real-time stability confirmation.
Deep Foundation Acceptance
Challenge
Bridge foundation requiring documented acceptance procedures that satisfy FHWA requirements.
Approach
Acceptance test plan, dynamic and static testing coordination, and documentation aligned to FHWA GEC 15 guidance.
Result
Foundation acceptance completed with zero re-drives needed.
How We Deliver Excellence
Data Review
Review borelogs, lab tests, site history, and design requirements
Characterize
Interpret subsurface conditions, classify soils, and define design parameters
Analyze
Run stability, settlement, and bearing capacity analyses with sensitivity checks
Report
Document recommendations with explicit assumptions, limitations, and construction notes
Support
Construction verification, monitoring interpretation, and acceptance documentation
Geotechnical Investigation Pipeline
From field data to construction-ready recommendations.
Investigation
Borelogs & Tests
Characterization
Soil Profiles
Analysis
FOS & Settlement
Recommendations
Design Params
Verification
Construction QA
Risk-Based
Explicit uncertainty treatment and sensitivity.
Data-Driven
Recommendations tied directly to test data.
Constructable
Practical notes for field implementation.
Auditable
Clear assumptions and limitations documented.
Tools & Standards
Industry-standard geotechnical software and governing codes.
Geotechnical Analysis
Design & Coordination
Standards & Codes
Success Stories
TerraSmart Solar Geotechnical
Services: Foundation Feasibility, Soil Classification
Result: 20% foundation cost reduction through site-specific optimization.
Highway Embankment Stability
Services: PLAXIS Modeling, Monitoring Plan
Result: On-schedule construction with real-time stability verification.
Bridge Deep Foundations
Services: Acceptance Testing, FHWA Documentation
Result: Zero re-drives with documented acceptance procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to De-Risk Your Foundations?
Tell us about your geotechnical challenges. Our engineers will deliver ground-truth recommendations for reliable construction.