Fields of Specialization!
  • geotechnical analysis and design
  • construction inspection services

 

 

We utilize refined in situ testing techniques such as the Marchetti Flat dilatometer and soundings advanced with automatically activated dynamic probing equipment (to DIN 4094 Standards) to supplement conventional site procedures and thus acquire the highest quality site data. We have comprehensive laboratory testing equipment for both small displacement and high displacement shear strength measurements, in situ permeability tests and bentonite content, as well as equipment for routine tests.

Preparation of geotechnical design is based on the best quality data and the focus of the design is to provide an efficient, economical solution for the project in hand which is tailored to the Client's specific needs.

 


typical projects Slopes, Embankments
  • Design of cuts and earthfills
  • Evaluation of stability of existing slopes
  • Slope reinforcement using geotextiles, geogrids, soil nails
  • Base reinforcement to support earthfills on soft subgrade soils
  • Erosion protection using geocells matting, rip rap
  • Stabilization of unstable slopes. 
  • Mine tailings dams
  • Water retaining earth berms

Foundations

  • Evaluation of soil bearing capacity to support footing foundations
  • Settlement studies
  • Deep foundations including driven piles, drilled shafts ("caissons"), auger injected (CFA) piles
  • Additional support to existing foundations by underpinning utilizing concrete panels, grouting, micropiles
  • Evaluation of earth pressures on retaining walls, security of excavation base, tieback support, etc.

Pavements

  • Thickness designs for pavements for major and minor highways, airport runways end taxiways
  • Condition surveys of existing pavements
  • Pavements for vehicle parking, truck usage and heavy industrial container loads

Ground Improvement

  • Geosynthetic and soil nail reinforcement
  • Surcharge loading
  • Stage construction 
  • Grouting

Facility Containment

  • Clay liners
  • Polymeric membranes
  • Sand bentonite liners
  • Soil bentonite and cement bentonite slurry walls

Municipal Sector

  • Investigations for buried service construction including trenches, tunnels 
  • Pipe jacking
  • Pipe bedding
  • Suitability of native soils for trench backfill


Inspection and Testing

  • Engineered fills, granular base
  • Subgrade approval
  • Excavations and shoring
  • Earthworks
  • Aggregate selection
  • Monitoring of ground movements
  • Installation of deep foundations
  • Ground reinforcement

85 Citizen Court, Unit 1
Markham, Ontario, Canada
L6G 1A8

telephone 905-474-5265  fax 905-474-2825
e-mail alston.associates@alston.ca