Geotechnical SErvices
At Onyx Geo, we specialise in delivering reliable, and, cost-effective geotechnical engineering support. Whether you’re planning a large infrastructure project, residential or commercial development, our team of experienced engineering geologists are here to support you at every stage of your project.
Foundations
Our site investigations consider the soil and rock conditions underlying the sites as well as the proposed development and the structural loads to assess the most appropriate foundation options and likely bearing resistances for both conventional and piled foundations.
We have experience providing advice for development where sites may be impacted by solution features, cambering or are underlain by soft soils which may be subject to settlement.
Our reports, as standard, consider the embodied carbon involved in the construction of various foundations and provide guidance on the sustainable foundation options for your development.
Slope Stability Analysis
Onyx Geo can assess the potential for slope instability for both natural and constructed slopes. The analysis will call upon field observations, site investigation and computational analysis to assess the stability as well as provide guidance on potential mitigation measures.
Infiltration and Soakage Potential
The need for assessment of suitable Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) due to the effects of climate change is becoming more urgent. We have extensive experience undertaking BRE DG365 infiltration testing for conventional soakaway design as well as small scale testing for permeable paving and installation and testing of deep borehole soakaways and liasing with local authorities to find a suitable solution for all stakeholders.
Groundwater Studies
We undertake groundwater assessments to provide information on the following:
- Hydrogeological flow modelling
- Groundwater monitoring
- Groundwater risk assessment
- Groundwater resource evaluation and management
Earthworks and Geotechnical Verification
Onyx Geo are able to support your groundworks on the following:
- Geotechnical consulting during construction
- Quality control and quality assurance of earthworks
- Ground improvement and soil stabilization during construction
- Load testing and verification of foundation excavations
Pavement Design
Our team has experience working on highway improvement projects ranging from small residential roads to National Highways. Onyx can provide both laboratory and insitu testing characterise the subgrade material and the suitable California Bearing Ratio (CBR) to aid pavement/road design. We can provide insitu verification testing of placed subbase to confirm adequate compaction has been achieved.
Onyx Geo can undertake investigation of carriageways to confirm the existing road construction prior to redevelopment.