Geotechnical Engineering

Subsurface Exploration, Laboratory Testing and Engineering Recommendations

Geotechnical Engineering Services

Geotechnical engineering involves exploration of the subsurface, laboratory testing of subsurface samples, engineering analysis, and development of recommendations for various types of projects. Arias’ licensed geotechnical engineers and engineers-in-training have diverse project experiences with earth materials including soil, rock and groundwater.

  • Subsurface Exploration Programs
  • Expansive Soil Mitigation Recommendations 
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Ground Improvement and Soil Modification            
  • Subgrade Evaluation                                 
  • Plan and Specification Review
  • Groundwater Studies
  • Foundation Analyses
  • Retention System Analyses
  • Pavement Evaluation    
  • Forensic Evaluation and Recommendations
  • Local and Global Stability Analyses
  • In Situ Testing and Observation
  • Materials Evaluation

Project Experience

Our engineers are experienced with geotechnical engineering services for land-based and marine-based projects. Project experience includes:

  • Government - Military, Federal, State and Municipal
  • Water/Wastewater Facilities - Treatment plants, tanks, pump stations and pipelines
  • Flood Control Systems - Channels, levees, detention basins and dams
  • Transportation - Roadways, bridges, railroads, airports, truck terminals and parking
  • Border Control - U.S./Mexico fence and roads
  • Oil and Gas - "Eagle Ford Shale" projects, tanks and pipelines
  • Energy - Power plants, wind farms and lignite mines
  • Buildings - Retail, office, warehouse and residential
  • Education Facilities - K-12, colleges and universities
  • Medical Facilities - Hospitals, clinics and medical offices
  • Retaining Walls - Concrete, sheet piles, soil nail, and mechanically stabilized earth
  • Industrial - Chemical, automotive and manufacturing
  • Marine Facilities - Docks, terminals, wharves, and breasting dolphins
 
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San Antonio River Improvements Project

The San Antonio River Improvements Project is a $358.3 million investment by Bexar County, the City of San Antonio, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the San Antonio River Authority and the San Antonio River Foundation in flood control, amenities, ecosystem restoration and recreational improvements. Arias & Associates, Inc. provided geotechnical engineering and materials testing services.