When a structure fails or its integrity is suspected to be compromised due to ground conditions or movement, a forensic geotechnical investigation is essential. This includes properties that have been ‘yellow-stickered’ following a severe weather event or earthquake.
Soil Eng Geotechnical Engineering has a wealth of experience determining the mode and extent of the ground’s contribution to a structural failure.
Sometimes, a forensic geotech investigation will underline what’s seemingly obvious. Subsidence or slope stability issues are commonly involved with yellow-stickered houses, for example, and it’s often plain to see what’s happened. Insurers nonetheless require a forensic geotech report by a Professional Engineer (Soil Eng) to satisfy the conditions for an insurance claim.
Other times, a forensic geotechnical investigation is a part of a civil claim between property owners and/or contractors. As an example, Soil Eng conclusively reported on an interesting case involving earthmoving explosives and cracks in nearby buildings.
We can all hope to never require a forensic investigation, but when you do, Soil Eng are the specialists to call.
Soil Eng provides comprehensive and efficient services across the full breadth of geotechnical engineering, including investigation, analysis, design, and reporting.
A forensic geotechnical investigation determines why ground-related damage occurred, such as settlement, cracking, slips or foundation movement by examining the site, the ground and the evidence to establish cause and appropriate remediation.
When a building or site shows unexplained movement, cracking or subsidence, for insurance or dispute matters, or when you need an independent expert opinion on the cause of ground-related damage.
It combines site inspection, targeted investigation and testing, review of records and engineering analysis to identify the mechanism of failure, then sets out findings and remedial recommendations.
Yes. With 30+ years’ experience, Soil Eng provides forensic investigation and clear, evidence-based reporting suitable for owners, insurers and dispute resolution.
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