Development on Steep Sloping Terrain
Liquefaction and Stability Assessment
Lac Simon, Canada
Constructing on steep, sloping terrain presents dual challenges: meeting building requirements while managing additional costs. Regulations mandate confirming the stability of existing slopes and assessing impacts from typical development. Our team was requested by the client to respond to municipality request to address the stability of existing slope and provide support for the development of a new residential structure at a municipality located in Quebec.
Engineering Challenging Grounds
When addressing sloping terrain, the first challenge is accessing the site for geotechnical investigation and establishing proper design parameters. Using adaptable investigation rigs allows for the collection of necessary data. Detailed stratigraphy of soil deposits combined with ground strength evaluations enables our engineers to accurately model ground stability and address factors that may impact the proposed project's stability. Essential factors for the projects success and safety were effectively addressed. We established the necessary parameters and ground behavior models to explore cost-effective solutions for our client.
Upholding Customers, Ensuring Safety
Our team guided our client through the process of selecting the best available options to address project aspects, from choosing economical reinforcing elements to confirming and re-evaluating contractor proposals. Our experts assisted in securing optimal contractual terms and supported the construction stage to ensure execution met specifications, design requirements, and safety standards.