Tagged: Geotechnical
Don’t Move Forward On Site Selection Without Stage1
September 22, 2020
Site-specific information is essential to the selection of any project site. Owners, what if you had access to fast and accurate preliminary information before you ever set foot on the property? Design professionals, imagine providing …
Read MoreBuilding a Solid Foundation on Soft Soils
August 28, 2020
P&H Soil Anchor Foundations were the Solution in Southeast Texas Mere miles from the Gulf Coast in Southeast Texas, a client, hoping to capitalize on the ample wind generated off the water, approached Terracon with …
Read MoreP&H Wind Tower Foundations — Reducing Costs From the Ground Down
August 28, 2020
Using wind power to generate energy isn’t a new concept. For hundreds of years, the classic windmill harnessed the wind’s energy. Today, modern wind farms use wind turbines to generate energy on a much larger …
Read MoreJackson, TN
July 21, 2020
Terracon’s Jackson office serves western Tennessee by providing environmental, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon has served the Tennessee market since 1996, with offices in Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga. Our local experience and expertise, backed by …
Read MoreDickinson
July 17, 2020
Our office in Dickinson serves clients by providing local geotechnical engineering services, specifically drilling, sampling, installations and laboratory services. Additionally, we offer expertise in environmental, facilities, and materials services. With more than 150 offices nationwide …
Read MoreSafe Exploration Practices in the Era of Social Distancing
July 6, 2020
For many years, Terracon has been on a quest to operate the safest subsurface exploration program possible. To that end, we have made it fundamental that safety and pre-task planning be at the core of …
Read MoreMoving Forward With You
May 14, 2020
Terracon is committed to safely partnering with our communities and our clients to keep projects moving forward. Many essential businesses and critical infrastructure projects are exempt from shelter-in-place orders across the country, which demonstrates the …
Read MoreReliable Communications Critical to Railroad Operation
May 14, 2020
What would happen to airline safety if air traffic controllers were not reliable? Communication in the railroad industry is as critical as air traffic controllers in the airline industry. U.S. Railroads use approximately 140,000 miles of …
Read MoreA New Road Opens New Opportunities For Growth
January 7, 2020
The Veterans Memorial Highway in South Central Ohio (also known as Route 823/Portsmouth Bypass) is 16 miles of new highway, which reduces commuting time while also opening up opportunities for economic growth and commerce. As …
Read MorePipeline GeoHazard Management Identification, Assessment, and Mitigation of Risks
October 28, 2019
Planning, design, operating, and managing the integrity of pipelines is a complicated process. When you throw the wide variety of challenges arising from traversing differing terrain and geologic conditions into the mix, it’s time to …
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