R. T. Frankian & Associates is a consulting firm that specializes in geotechnical engineering, geoenvironmental engineering, engineering geology, and geotechnical testing services. Our central office and laboratory are located in Burbank, California. The firm was founded in 1963, and our practice covers all of California.

The services that R. T. Frankian & Associates provide cover the general topic areas of soils and foundation engineering, environmental studies and hazardous waste management, engineering geology, and geotechnical testing and observation.

Our personnel consists of an experienced staff of geotechnical engineers and geologists, along with technicians qualified in soil testing services. This group is supported by an efficient clerical and office staff that expedites professional reports and correspondence for timely submittals. Associates and consultants with specific expertise are retained for projects requiring additional specialization.

Our firm has provided consulting services for a wide variety of projects, including residential, commercial and industrial developments, schools, churches, bridges, roadways and environmental investigations and remediations. Clients have included numerous municipal and other public works agencies, developers, other design professionals, and construction firms.

R. T. Frankian & Associates maintains an in-house quality assurance program including staff participation in continuing education programs and seminars for skill maintenance at the current standard practice. Services provided are reviewed by the principal engineer and/or other registered professionals, as appropriate.