Geotechnical Engineering

EPI’s Geotechnical Services include:

Subsurface Investigations
Design Recommendations and Engineering Resist Dynamic Loading
Foundation Engineering
Investigation of Settlement and Subsidence
Groundwater, Hydrologic and Hydrogeologic Studies
Earth Dams, Retention Structures and Embankments
Dewatering and Sub-Drainage Systems
Pavement Design Parameters
Ground Modification Techniques

EPI’s Field Investigation Services include:

Soil Test Borings
Undisturbed Soil Sampling
Inclinometer Installation/Monitoring
Piezometer Installation/Monitoring
Settlement Plates Installation/Monitoring
Monitoring/Analysis of Load Tests (Pile/Auger-Cast/Caisson)
Test pits

EPI’s Laboratory Services include:

Soil Classification
Moisture Density Relationship (Proctor Analysis)
Material Gradation
Organic Content
Atterberg Limits
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Water Content
Consolidation
Permeability
Soil Density

EPI is a full service Geotechnical Engineering firm providing expertise on soils and geology, foundation engineering and related Geotechnical and Geological engineering. EPI primarily provides consulting and testing services to clients in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin on a wide variety of projects which include: office/warehouse facilities, mid and high-rise condominiums, townhome developments and single family residences. The majority of our clients include property owners, institutional lenders, architects, engineering firms, holding companies, developers, public and government agencies, law firms and construction companies. A geotechnical investigation is intended to aid in building foundation design and pre-development planning. This study is generally required prior to obtaining a building permit for a given construction project.