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Foundation Recommendations

We provide geotechnical recommendations for design and construction of foundations for buildings, bridges, towers, and all other structures requiring foundations.
Foundation alternatives and/or ground improvement techniques for construction on soft or loose deposits are provided where appropriate. Summit has specified the following foundation types:
  • Conventional frost wall and spread footings
  • Shallow frost protected foundations
  • Mat slab foundations, floating and pile supported
  • End bearing piles on soil and bedrock
  • Friction piles in soil
  • Concrete filled steel pipe piles anchored to bedrock
  • Micropiles
  • Helical anchors for bearing and uplift

Our goal is to provide the most economical alternatives that will meet our client’s expectations for the lifetime performance of the structure.  Many times the best solution is a conventional spread footing foundation constructed on an improved subgrade soil. Subgrade improvement techniques that we have specified include the following:
  • Preloading and surcharging
  • Stone columns
  • Removal and replacement of soil
  • Lightweight fill
  • Geogrid reinforcement mats
  • Deep dynamic compaction
Our experience specifying these techniques allows us to prepare responsive designs for our clients once the type of foundation is determined.

Forms for Concrete Foundation
Typical Pier Detail
Continuous Reinforced Concrete Footing
Foundation Walls
Overseeing Pile Driving
Overseeing Micropile Load Test

Geotechnical Consulting

Geotechnical Engineering
Retaining Wall Design
Sheeting, Shoring, and Excavation Stabilization Designs
Foundation Recommendations
Slope Stability / Landslide Evaluations
Forensic Investigations
Gravel Pit and Quarry Inventories

Exploration Services

Cone Penetration Testing
Test Borings
Test Pits
Field Explorations

Laboratory Testing

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  • Home
  • Our Services
    • Geotechnical Consulting >
      • Geotechnical Engineering
      • Retaining Wall Design
      • Sheeting, Shoring, and Excavation Stabilization Designs
      • Foundation Recommendations
      • Slope Stability/Landslide Evaluations
      • Forensic Investigations
      • Gravel Pit and Quarry Inventories
    • Exploration Services >
      • Cone Penetration Testing
      • Test Borings
      • Test Pits
      • Field Explorations
    • Laboratory Testing
  • Company Profile
    • Philosophy
    • History
    • Our Team
  • Project Experience
  • Contact