geotechnical engineering Archives - SKS Engineers LLC https://www.sksengineers.com/tag/geotechnical-engineering/ Providing a full range of engineering services Mon, 06 May 2024 20:56:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 AgRail-Bloomington, Illinois https://www.sksengineers.com/sks-engineers-projects/agrail-bloomington-illinois/ Tue, 21 Oct 2014 22:00:10 +0000 http://www.sksengineers.com/?p=1249 The post AgRail-Bloomington, Illinois appeared first on SKS Engineers LLC.

]]> Cargill Inc. – Dana, Indiana https://www.sksengineers.com/sks-engineers-projects/cargill-inc-dana-indiana/ Wed, 21 May 2014 15:00:48 +0000 http://www.sksengineers.com/?p=908 The post Cargill Inc. – Dana, Indiana appeared first on SKS Engineers LLC.

]]> Richland Community College-Decatur, Illinois https://www.sksengineers.com/sks-engineers-projects/project-soils-subsurface/ Sat, 10 Aug 2013 19:48:59 +0000 http://www.sksengineers.com/?p=574 The post Richland Community College-Decatur, Illinois appeared first on SKS Engineers LLC.

]]> Jerrel L. Shaffer https://www.sksengineers.com/sks-engineering-staff/jerry-shaffer-pe-se-owner-president/ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 20:24:30 +0000 http://www.sksengineers.com/?p=402 Geotechnical and Structural Engineer, Decatur office Education & Background Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1973 Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1974 Experience & Responsibilities Previously responsible for all structural engineering projects and geotechnical analysis and recommendations Experienced in design of various types of structures and… 

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]]> Geotechnical Engineering https://www.sksengineers.com/sks-engineering-services/geotechnical-engineering-service/ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 08:00:53 +0000 http://www.sksengineers.com/?p=534 Geotechnical engineering is a specialized branch of civil engineering that deals with the behavior of earth materials on structures.  It generally involves an investigation of subsurface conditions, soil sampling and laboratory testing with recommendations for the design of: Embankments Foundations Retaining structures Site grading Slope stabilization designs Pavement subgrades Soil stabilization designs Subsurface drainage systems… 

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