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<br /> GeolechnicalmEngineeping
<br /> SubWhile . . . following . . . . . _ . .cost overruns, claims, and help.
<br /> The Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA) will not likely meet the needs of a civil-works constructor or even a
<br /> has prepared this advisory to help you—assumedly different civil engineer.Because each geotechnical-engineering study
<br /> a client representative—interpret and apply this is unique,each geotechnical-engineering report is unique,prepared
<br /> geotechnical-engineering report as effectively as solely for the client.
<br /> possible. In that way, you can benefit from a lowered Likewise,geotechnical-engineering services are performed for a specific
<br /> exposure to problems associated with subsurface project and purpose.For example,it is unlikely that a geotechnical-
<br /> conditions at project sites and development of engineering study for a refrigerated warehouse will be the same as
<br /> them that,for decades, have been a principal cause one prepared for a parking garage;and a few borings drilled during
<br /> of construction delays, cost overruns, claims, a preliminary study to evaluate site feasibility will not be adequate to
<br /> and disputes. If you have questions or want more develop geotechnical design recommendations for the project.
<br /> information about any of the issues discussed herein,
<br /> contact your GBA-member geotechnical engineer. Do not rely on this report if your geotechnical engineer prepared it:
<br /> Active engagement in GBA exposes geotechnical • for a different client;
<br /> engineers to a wide array of risk-confrontation • for a different project or purpose;
<br /> techniques that can be of genuine benefit for • for a different site(that may or may not include all or a portion of
<br /> everyone involved with a construction project. the original site);or
<br /> before important events occurred at the site or adjacent to it;
<br /> e.g.,man-made events like construction or environmental
<br /> Understand the Geotechnical-Engineering Services remediation,or natural events like floods,droughts,earthquakes,
<br /> Provided for this Report or groundwater fluctuations.
<br /> Geotechnical-engineering services typically include the planning,
<br /> collection,interpretation,and analysis of exploratory data from Note,too,the reliability of a geotechnical-engineering report can
<br /> widely spaced borings and/or test pits.Field data are combined be affected by the passage of time,because of factors like changed
<br /> with results from laboratory tests of soil and rock samples obtained subsurface conditions;new or modified codes,standards,or
<br /> from field exploration(if applicable),observations made during site regulations;or new techniques or tools.If you are the least bit uncertain
<br /> reconnaissance,and historical information to form one or more models about the continued reliability of this report,contact your geotechnical
<br /> of the expected subsurface conditions beneath the site.Local geology engineer before applying the recommendations in it.A minor amount
<br /> and alterations of the site surface and subsurface by previous and of additional testing or analysis after the passage of time-if any is
<br /> proposed construction are also important considerations.Geotechnical required at all-could prevent major problems.
<br /> engineers apply their engineering training,experience,and judgment
<br /> to adapt the requirements of the prospective project to the subsurface Read this Report in Full
<br /> model(s). Estimates are made of the subsurface conditions that Costly problems have occurred because those relying on a geotechnical-
<br /> will likely be exposed during construction as well as the expected engineering report did not read the report in its entirety.Do not rely on
<br /> performance of foundations and other structures being planned and/or an executive summary.Do not read selective elements only.Read and
<br /> affected by construction activities. refer to the report in full.
<br /> The culmination of these geotechnical-engineering services is typically a You Need to Inform Your Geotechnical Engineer
<br /> geotechnical-engineering report providing the data obtained,a discussion About Change
<br /> of the subsurface model(s),the engineering and geologic engineering Your geotechnical engineer considered unique,project-specific factors
<br /> assessments and analyses made,and the recommendations developed when developing the scope of study behind this report and developing
<br /> to satisfy the given requirements of the project.These reports may be the confirmation-dependent recommendations the report conveys.
<br /> titled investigations,explorations,studies,assessments,or evaluations. Typical changes that could erode the reliability of this report include
<br /> Regardless of the title used,the geotechnical-engineering report is an those that affect:
<br /> engineering interpretation of the subsurface conditions within the context - the site's size or shape;
<br /> of the project and does not represent a close examination,systematic
<br /> inquiry,or thorough investigation of all site and subsurface conditions. the elevation,configuration,location,orientation,
<br /> function or weight of the proposed structure and
<br /> Geotechnical-Engineering Services are Performed the desired performance criteria;
<br /> the composition of the design team;or
<br /> for Specific Purposes, Persons, and Projects, . project ownership.
<br /> and At Specific Times
<br /> Geotechnical engineers structure their services to meet the specific As a general rule,always inform your geotechnical engineer of project
<br /> needs,goals,and risk management preferences of their clients.A or site changes-even minor ones-and request an assessment of their
<br /> geotechnical-engineering study conducted for a given civil engineer impact.The geotechnical engineer who prepared this report cannot accept
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