Geotechnical Investigation
With over twenty-five years of experience focused on San Diego County and the Southern California region, Christian Wheeler Engineering understands the geotechnical complexities that impact your project. Whether its marine estuarine deposits or mountainous bedrock, Christian Wheeler Engineering has the expertise to develop an efficient subsurface investigation and laboratory testing program that is tailored to your specific project site and building type. We will identify site geologic units and evaluate related hazards such as seismicity, liquefaction, landsliding and slope instability, bluff stability, groundwater, compressible/expansive soil, rock rippability, and potential corrosivity. Using this information, Christian Wheeler Engineering has the knowledge and experience to provide practical geotechnical recommendations for grading, remedial grading, slope stabilization, ground improvement, shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, and pavements.
Construction Observation
Observation by the Geotechnical Consultant is essential during the grading operation and foundation construction to confirm conditions anticipated within the geotechnical investigation and to allow adjustments in design criteria to reflect actual field conditions exposed. Christian Wheeler Engineering has provided construction observation during the construction of thousands of projects ranging from residential subdivisions and corporate campuses to single-family residences. Our staff strives to identify complexities early and to provide efficient and practical solutions that are beneficial to all of the stakeholders, including owners and contractors. We routinely observe soil conditions exposed during remedial grading, slope stabilization, and foundation excavation. Our soil technicians observe and test the level of soil compaction throughout construction.
Other Services
In addition to traditional geotechnical investigations and construction observation, Christian Wheeler Engineering can also provide consulting in other areas as listed below.
- Due-Diligence Geotechnical Evaluations
- Forensic Studies
- Settlement Monitoring
- Slope Monitoring
- Peer Review
- Plan and Specification Review
