SHALLOW AND DEEP FOUNDATION DESIGN
OVERVIEW
The design process for both shallow and deep foundations involves geotechnical investigations to determine soil conditions, soil properties, and any potential issues that may affect foundation performance. PRI Engineering’s experienced team designs the foundations to safely support the weight of the structure and any additional loads that may be imposed during its lifetime.
Whether shallow or deep foundation design is needed depends on the type of structure as well as the identified subsurface conditions. In general, deep foundations are used for larger buildings such as skyscrapers or problematic subsurface conditions, and shallow foundations are used for smaller buildings such as homes.
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
PRI offers all types of geotechnical investigations for all types of projects.
EXCESS SOIL MANAGEMENT
The team at PRI Engineering understands the regulations to help reduce your overall construction costs and mitigate potential environmental risk at the disposal level.
SLOPE STABILITY ANALYSIS
Our team of engineers has experience designing foundations for all types of structures.
MATERIALS TESTING AND CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL
We ensure that your proposed construction materials meet design specifications. For Calgary and Ontario, we can support your team with in-house laboratories for quicker turnaround times.
