R. T. Frankian & Associates provides full range geotechnical engineering services.

Appropriate techniques for field studies are utilized on projects, including various drilling methods, cone penetration testing, pressuremeter testing, and other onsite test methods. Laboratory testing, using standard and custom designed equipment, includes sophisticated shear strength and consolidation equipment. While performing engineering analysis, our staff is assisted by an extensive library, reference resources, and current computer technology.

Geotechnical engineering services provided by R. T Frankian & Associates include:

• Subsurface soil investigations
• Foundation investigations 2-D and 3-D slope stability analyses
• Forensic and remedial studies
• Dewatering and subsidence studies
• Liquefaction analyses
• Site specific response spectra and ground motion analyses
• Soil stabilization studies
• In-situ measurement of soil and rock properties
• Pavement design and subgrade evaluation
• Underpinning and shoring recommendations
• Earth and rockfill dam design and evaluation
• Excavation and fill placement
• Rock mechanics