Soil Liquefaction Evaluation Process
Before starting a construction project, it’s important to evaluate the liquefaction of soil to ensure ground stability and overall safety. This process helps with design and planning, ensures compliance with industry regulations, and mitigates risks early on. This assessment can also save you from expensive repairs and retrofitting after construction. [...]
What Are Percolation Tests and How to Carry One Out?
A percolation test, sometimes shortened to perc test, is one of the essential soil tests that you may need before building a home. Perc tests are often necessary when constructing a property on new, undeveloped land or installing or replacing a septic tank system on already owned land. Understanding when [...]
What is Soil Consolidation?
Soil consolidation is a natural process that occurs when external loads or pressures are applied to soil, causing it to compress and reduce in volume. This phenomenon has significant implications for civil engineering and construction because it can impact the stability and durability of structures built on top of the [...]
Guide To Soil Liquefaction
Soil liquefaction is a geological phenomenon that changes the structure of the Earth’s soil. External stressors loosen the soil particles, changing the ground into a less stable base for buildings and other structures. Soil liquefaction presents risks to construction companies building in high-soil liquefaction areas, such as California. If builders [...]
Why Should You Hire a Geologist?
A geologist ensures the safety of the ground you are building on by testing for groundwater, percolation, soil gas, and other government-required tests. Hiring a geologist saves construction projects time and money by creating scientifically-backed design recommendations for anything from a septic tank to the foundation of a large building. [...]
Do ADU / Garage Conversions Need A Geotechnical Soil Report?
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) refers to a secondary dwelling unit found on the same lot as a primary unit (a home). Examples include house extensions, garages, and garage conversions, either attached to or detached from the primary unit. If you live in the Los Angeles or Glendale areas, a critical [...]