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Geological Engineering Services


  • The critical link between new ground and safe, successful projects.
  • RMA GeoScience offers the industry’s most comprehensive site-specific geological engineering services.

The topography of a given area may appear obvious, but conditions below the surface can be an entirely different story – or several stories. Geological engineering provides a detailed picture of an area’s subsurface to predict its suitability for different uses.

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What is geological engineering?


Geological engineering is a type of civil engineering that applies the science of geology to engineering to ensure that the geological factors involved in the site, construction, operation, design, and ongoing activity of engineering projects are identified and taken into consideration. RMA GeoScience's team of experts provide geological surveys, testing, recommendations, and designs for myriad man-made structures.

Which types of projects commonly use geological engineering services?


Geological engineering plays a key part in the construction of tunnels, open and underground mines, pipelines, stormwater drainage systems, wind turbines, power plants, dams, bridges, railways, building foundations, freeways, reservoirs, seismic retrofits and more. It’s also extremely useful in solving issues related to air and water pollution and land reclamation projects.

Why is geological engineering important?


Because you can’t plan for what you can’t see. Subsurface makeup not only varies by site, but often changes along the path of a single tunnel. Tunneling can be risky under the best of circumstances, so safety depends on knowing the terrain you’re dealing with before the first shovel of earth is turned. Also, city geological data on any given area are often outdated; a thorough professional geological survey is the best way to produce a workable, enduring project design. And poor site assessment can result in project failure, significant financial loss and dangerous working conditions for project crews.

What work or analyses do geological engineers perform?


They assess slope and landslide stability, seismic conditions, geological hazards, erosion, soil properties, flooding potential, and numerous other factors in order to predict their impact on man-made structures, and to protect life and property in their construction.

What makes RMA GeoScience the best choice for my geological engineering needs?


Nearly three decades of experience delivering world-class solutions for California builders. Our team of expert geological engineers is here to identify the smartest, safest, and most cost-effective way forward for your next development project.

 
 
 

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RMA GeoScience Geological Engineering Services

  • Geologic hazards studies
  • Geotechnical investigations
  • Percolation studies
  • Seismicity studies
  • Site liquefaction studies
  • Slope stability analyses
  • Grading observation and testing
  • Geologic mapping
  • Structural backfill tests
  • Foundation excavations
  • Cast in drilled hole pile foundations
  • Ground modification
 
 
 

Geological Engineering
Services

  • The critical link between new ground and safe, successful projects.
  • RMA GeoScience offers the industry’s most comprehensive site-specific geological engineering services.

The topography of a given area may appear obvious, but conditions below the surface can be an entirely different story – or several stories. Geological engineering provides a detailed picture of an area’s subsurface to predict its suitability for different uses.

mountain white

 

What is geological engineering?


Geological engineering is a type of civil engineering that applies the science of geology to engineering to ensure that the geological factors involved in the site, construction, operation, design, and ongoing activity of engineering projects are identified and taken into consideration. RMA GeoScience's team of experts provide geological surveys, testing, recommendations, and designs for myriad man-made structures.

Which types of projects commonly use geological engineering services?


Geological engineering plays a key part in the construction of tunnels, open and underground mines, pipelines, stormwater drainage systems, wind turbines, power plants, dams, bridges, railways, building foundations, freeways, reservoirs, seismic retrofits and more. It’s also extremely useful in solving issues related to air and water pollution and land reclamation projects.

Why is geological engineering important?


Because you can’t plan for what you can’t see. Subsurface makeup not only varies by site, but often changes along the path of a single tunnel. Tunneling can be risky under the best of circumstances, so safety depends on knowing the terrain you’re dealing with before the first shovel of earth is turned. Also, city geological data on any given area are often outdated; a thorough professional geological survey is the best way to produce a workable, enduring project design. And poor site assessment can result in project failure, significant financial loss and dangerous working conditions for project crews.

What work or analyses do geological engineers perform?


They assess slope and landslide stability, seismic conditions, geological hazards, erosion, soil properties, flooding potential, and numerous other factors in order to predict their impact on man-made structures, and to protect life and property in their construction.

What makes RMA GeoScience the best choice for my geological engineering needs?


Nearly three decades of experience delivering world-class solutions for California builders. Our team of expert geological engineers is here to identify the smartest, safest, and most cost-effective way forward for your next development project.