Geosphere Consultants provided the City of Berkeley with Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing Services for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), including infrastructure development and new buildings. These services were provided on an on-call basis, and included geotechnical site investigations to develop foundation designs and pavement recommendations. Geosphere provided extensive investigation services over a two year period of time to assist in ongoing pavement management services. Consultation was provided for the development of new transfer station facilities, which were developed in very challenging bay mud and liquefiable conditions.
The Geotechnical challenges involved in the project were as follows:
- Infrastructure
- Deep Foundation
- Liquefaction
- Storm Water
- Soft Soils
Geotechnical Services included the following:
- Geotechnical Site Investigation
- Pavement Investigation
- Earthwork observation and testing
- Materials Testing Services
Client / Owner: City of Berkeley
Duration: 2008-2011
Construction Cost: $10-15 million