Geotechnical Engineering and Design
Subsurface Evaluation
Forensic Engineering
Construction Observation and Materials Testing
Laboratory Testing
Geotechnical Engineering and Design
Our team of skilled and knowledgeable geotechnical professionals conduct geotechnical studies to help understand the application of geology, soil mechanics, hydraulics and strength of materials in all phases of the design and construction process. Our experience in geology, forensic engineering and geotechnical engineering provides the basis for professional judgments that result in reliable, sustainable projects and solutions. Our services include analysis and design support to the following:
Shallow and deep foundations
Expansive soil
Earth and rock slope engineering
Embankments, dams, and water conveyance structures
Slurry walls and seepage cutoffs
Pavement systems
Groundwater and seepage analysis
Soil corrosivity
Geologic mapping and hazards assessments
Excavatability studies
Slope stability
Aggregate resource assessments
Subsurface and Surface Evaluation
The success of a project is dependent upon determining and understanding the unique and variable geologic profiles at a specific site. The engineering properties of materials and the interaction of soil, rock, and groundwater with project elements is critical. Cesare can use a variety of tools and techniques to evaluate the surface and subsurface conditions on all types of project sites.
Auger borings
Odex
Air and mud rotary drilling
Sonic drilling
Rock coring
All terrain vehicle and limited access rigs
Exploratory pits mapping
Sampling (e.g. modified California, split spoon and Shelby tubes)
Instrumentation (i.e. inclinometers, piezometers)
Insitu testing
Aerial drone imaging
Forensic Engineering
With integrity and competence, Cesare provides clients with valuable forensic engineering and expert witness services. Our reputation is founded on conducting quality, detailed, objective and unbiased studies.
Cesare’s services include analysis and design support to the following:
Foundation distress
Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) and gravity retaining walls, reinforced soil slopes, soil nails
Landslides and slope stability
Dam Failures
Groundwater conditions
Subsurface drains, including foundation drains, subdivision wide area drains, and interceptor drains
Utility trench and foundation wall backfill settlement
Concrete and asphalt pavement condition
Interior and exterior concrete slabs on grade condition
Expansive and collapsible soils
Relative elevation surveys
Heave and settlement analysis
Grading and drainage
Construction defect or change of condition claims
Repair recommendations and design
Construction Observation and Materials Testing
Cesare provides clients with construction observation and testing services that bridge the gap between engineering design and the construction product. Cesare provides the support needed with positive attitude, professional responsibility, competence, respect, and integrity allowing the project team to progress confidently throughout construction. Cesare field services include:
Earthwork – overlot grading, utility trench backfill, structural backfill, subgrade, base courses, and stabilized soils:
Moisture/density testing
Proof roll observation
Construction observation
Overlot grading
Utility trench and structural backfill
Subgrade and base
Stabilized soils
Asphalt pavement
Compaction test sections and roller-pass studies
Nuclear density testing
Coring
Sampling
Piers and piling
Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Rock bolts, soil nails, and ground anchors
Drainage systems
Concrete – pavement, sidewalks, and other flatwork, foundations:
Wet properties testing (slump, air, unit weight, temperature)
Flexural and compressive strength specimens
Coring
Rebar pull-testing
Microtexture testing
NRMCA concrete plant inspections
Reinforcing steel and concrete embeds
Dowel and tie bar position and alignment via MIT scan
Masonry and masonry elements
Reinforcing steel and embeds
Grout
Mortar
CMU block
Prisms
Laboratory Services
Cesare provides clients with competent and reliable laboratory testing. Design and research options are available.
We specialize in construction materials including:
Aggregates
Concrete
Asphalt Pavement Materials
Masonry
Soil
