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TSC Resources for Geotechnical Services

The TSC's Geotechnical Engineering Groups provide many types of geotechnical services for dams, canals, pipelines, foundations, cutoff walls, excavations, and other civil projects. These services include:

  bullet Embankment dam analysis and design    bullet Response to dam emergencies and incidents
  bullet Geotechnical engineering analyses   bullet Seepage/groundwater modeling
  bullet Development of detailed specifications and designs   bullet Risk analysis facilitation
  bullet Settlement and bearing capacity analyses   bullet Rock mechanics analysis and design
  bullet Dewatering designs   bullet Development and evaluation of field exploration/monitoring programs
  bullet Foundation analysis   bullet Evaluation of natural soil and rock slopes
  bullet Slope stability   bullet Site characterization
  bullet Dam safety evaluation & modification   bullet Seismic analysis and design

The Seismotectonics and Geophysics Group (86-68321) conducts technical investigations for Reclamation facilities in the 17 western states and for other governmental clients. Services include investigations of earthquake hazards, quaternary morphology, and engineering geophysical studies.

The group directly operates two regional seismic networks in the western United States (SE Idaho/western Wyoming, and western Colorado), and maintains an extensive network of digital and analog strong-motion recorders.

The Geotechnical Computer and Technical Support Group (86-68361) provides technical and computer services and support to the geotechnical, geological, and geophysical groups within the Technical Service Center and to other groups throughout Reclamation. This group's highly trained and experienced technicians and scientists support a wide variety of Reclamation activities including:

  bullet Computer support services    bullet Contouring, alignments, profiles, and cross sections
  bullet Computer-aided design and drafting (CADD)   bullet Image processing
  bullet Engineering design and layout   bullet Slope stability analysis
  bullet Two- and three-dimensional analyses for design representations   bullet Global Positioning Systems (GPS) surveys and map creation

 

Please contact a client liaison (303) 445-2561 to help you get the most efficient services for your needs.