Geologic Hazard Evaluations

Engineering Geology: Geologic Hazard Evaluations

Geologic hazard evaluations are incorporated into geologic studies and may also be performed as a site-specific objective. Geologic hazard evaluations range from preliminary assessments to detailed analysis of hazards and design of mitigation measures.

Geologic hazard evaluations address:

Faulting and seismic hazards, including ground shaking, ground rupture, and liquefaction potential
Landslide, mudflow, debris flow, and rockfall potential
Groundwater conditions
Potential for flooding
Erosion potential
Compressible peat and organic soil deposits
Expansive soils

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Paul Brown

Program Manager

Environmental San Diego Unified Port District

"I wanted to personally congratulate you and your team on wrapping up an extremely complex geotechnical project... The Bureau of Engineering, site soils conditions, and complex/revised structural system did not make for an easy scope of services… When faced with adversity your team was up to the task. It worked through a tough re-design/compressed time line, difficult series of approvals, and persevered…"

Michael Grossman, P.E.

Managing Director

AvAirPros: Milestone for Terminal 1.5 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

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Glenn Young

California Department of Resource and Recycling

"Services provided include hazardous material investigation and documentation; geotechnical evaluation, testing and observation; and, special inspections and testing services. …I highly recommend Ninyo & Moore for all these services to any government agency tasked with the public safety, and providing timely and professional data to support both project schedule and budget development."

Mark D. Claussen, PE

Bond Program Manager

Southwestern Community College

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Construction Management Supervisor

San Diego Unified School District

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