With over 500 site investigations performed, AGS has the experience and understanding to provide customized service for every project.
AGS has a well-equipped soils testing laboratory with the capacity to perform tests of engineering and index properties on soil samples in accordance with ASTM standard procedures. AGS staff is familiar with all types of soil mechanics laboratory testing, ranging from index tests to more sophisticated engineering property tests, enabling AGS staff to accurately judge the validity of test results.
Geotechnical Engineering
- Geological reconnaissance & geotechnical investigation
- Borings sampling & testing
- Seismic risk analyses
- Seismic response analyses & design criteria
- Seismic safety evaluation
- Finite element analyses
- Static & dynamic slope stability evaluation
- Soil structural interaction analyses
- Liquefaction potential evaluation
- Pile analyses & installation
- Foundation & material reports
- Earth & rockfill dam design
- Tunnel engineering
- Pavement design
- Earthwork specifications
- Soil stabilization
- Groundwater evaluation & pumping tests
- Erosion control
- Seismic refraction, resistivity surveys & corrosivity evaluation
- Design & construction consultation
- Construction observation & testing
Environmental Engineering
- Program management within CERCLA/SARA & RCRA framework
- Site investigation & characterization
- Site assessments, including historical characterization & regulatory review
- Audits for regulatory compliance
- Regulatory liaison & compliance guidance
- Surface & subsurface soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, & air sampling
- Remedial investigation & feasibility studies
- Development of alternative remedial & corrective actions
- Remediation design & construction
- Start-up & maintenance of soil and groundwater remediation systems
