Materials Group ~ Geotechnical Design

Vacant, Manager
602.712.8130
Prepare engineering analyses and reports for the following:
 
Roadway, structure foundation, and building foundation design.
 
Material sources.
 
Special problems on projects.
 
Existing highway problems; slope failures, embankment settlements, etc.
Determine the need for, and oversee installation of, geotechnical instrumentation to monitor slope stability, settlement, and characterize subsurface profile, etc.
Request appropriate laboratory tests to determine desired parameters.
Conduct or review geophysical investigations.
Prepare specifications and cost estimates for geotechnical aspects of projects.
Recommend geotechnical projects including rockfall mitigation projects for inclusion in the Highway Construction Program.
Review investigations, reports, and other geotechnical documents prepared by consultants or other government agencies.
Provide technical assistance to the engineering districts and other ADOT sections.
Assist engineering districts with geotechnical aspects of projects for inclusion in the 5-year Highway Construction Plan.
Review Materials Design Reports.
Provide CADD and drafting services for Materials Group.
Conduct engineering studies on geotechnical subjects.
Provide information and technical assistance to meet our customer's needs.
Never be late with geotechnical submittals.
Continuously improve our geotechnical expertise through training, mentoring and research.
Provide a network of material sites throughout the state for construction and maintenance of state highways.
Monitor potential road failures in the state highway system.
Keep an organized administrative office.