Geotechnical Engineering

Triad was originally formed in 1975 as a geotechnical engineering firm, and our expertise in this discipline is superior. The combined education and professional experience of our staff provides our clients with cost-effective and practical solutions for the most difficult soil, rock and groundwater problems. Our clients include industrial and mining companies, governmental agencies, contractors, architects, engineers, developers, owners and commercial organizations. Geotechnical projects have included investigations for hospitals, churches, hotels, schools, shopping centers, communication towers, wind turbines, water and petroleum product storage tanks, coal and mineral processing facilities, landslides, bridges and highways, parks and recreation facilities, river docks and impoundments of all types.

Let Triad’s experience and capabilities in geotechnical engineering help bring your project to a successful conclusion.

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Our Geotechnical Engineering Services Include:

Shallow and Deep Foundation Evaluations and Recommendations
Landslide Analysis and Remedial Design
Slope Stability Analysis
Earth and Earth/Rock Dam and Embankment Design
Mine Subsidence Studies
Flexible and Rigid Pavement Evaluation and Design
Groundwater and Seepage Analysis and Design
Shored and/or Braced Excavation Evaluation
Foundation Underpinning Recommendations
Forensic Studies
Expert Witness Testimony
Hydrogeologic Studies
Fracture Trace Analysis
Karst Studies
Geophysical Investigations

2-Dimensional Electrical Resistivity Imaging

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Testing

Laterally Loaded Pile Analysis
Pile Driveability Studies
Seismic Site Classifications
Geotechnical Explorations (Soil, Rock)
Geotechnical Laboratory Testing Services
Streambank Erosion Control Measures
Engineering During Construction
Settlement Analysis
  • Geotechnical Engineering Projects

    Baker Point Solar

    OneEnergy Baker Point Solar, LLC developed a 7.5 megawatt (MW) alternating current (AC) solar photovoltaic (PV)…

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    Maryland Solar Farm

    Maryland Solar Farm I was a 20 Megawatt (MW) Alternating Current (AC) Solar Photovoltaic (PV) project…

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    I-64 Bridge Over Kanawha River

    Triad Engineering provided geotechnical engineering services for this bridge construction project. Services provided by Triad consisted…

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    Corridor D Bridge

    Triad Engineering provided geotechnical engineering services for this bridge replacement project.  Services provided by Triad consisted…

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    Westfield Subdivision

    Triad has been performing multi-service engineering for the Westfields Subdivision in Washington County, MD for many…

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    The Crossings

    The site of a previous 15.5 acre hillside farm has become the home of a 180,000…

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    Tammany Heights

    The project for Tammany Heights North called for a 74-unit mixed-use residential subdivision. Triad designed for…

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    Devonshire Development

    This project consisted of the construction and site development for a large luxury mixed used residential…

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    Utica District Park, Phase II

    Triad Engineering, Inc. (Triad) is currently part of an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity design team providing indefinite…

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    Sue Morris Sports Complex, Glenville State University

    This project consisted of an NCAA regulation field for the students of Glenville State University, as…

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    Point of Rocks M.A.R.C. Trail

    Triad Engineering, Inc. (Triad) is currently part of an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity design team providing indefinite…

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    Green Circle Trail

    The Winchester, VA Green Circle project, when fully constructed, will connect areas of historic, recreational, educational,…

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    Front Royal Fish Hatchery

    The Front Royal Fish Hatchery restoration project is nestled in the Massanutten Mountain / Passage Creek…

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    FedEx Ground Distribution Center

    The project involved the design and construction of a distribution facility for Federal Express.  The site…

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    Wastewater Collection System Improvements for the Town of Belle, WV

    The Town of Belle identified a severe Inflow and Infiltration problem with their wastewater collection and…

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    Scott Teays Elementary School Expansion

    Triad Engineering, Inc. provided drilling services in support of this project collecting subsurface soil and rock…

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    Mike Callas Stadium

    The Mike Callas Stadium at North Hagerstown High School was a long-awaited dream come true. Until…

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    Hagerstown Community College

    Triad Engineering, Inc. (Triad) has a long history of performing full-service engineering at the Hagerstown Community…

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    Shepherd University

    Triad Engineering, Inc. (Triad) has been performing professional engineering services at Shepherd University for many years. …

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    Deep Creek Fire Hall Expansion

    Located on the east shore of the north end of Deep Creek Lake, the Deep Creek…

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    Morgantown Warehouse Crane Foundations

    Triad’s client had nearly finished construction of a 33,000 square foot office and warehouse facility when…

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    Canvas Townhouses Retaining Wall Repair

    Canvas Townhomes are located in a valley bottom and the hillside above it. The benches where…

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    Ferndale Lake Dam, Inspection and Emergency Response Services

    Triad Engineering, provided Dam Safety and engineering services to the Ferndale Lake Landowner’s Association to complete…

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    GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT, S. RALEIGH ST. WATERSHED

    Triad Engineering, Inc. (Triad) provided surveying and geotechnical investigation services for green infrastructure practices to be…

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    4 Seasons Sportsplex Turf Field

    Triad Engineering, Inc. provided civil design, professional survey services and geotechnical engineering services in support of…

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    CITY OF MARTINSBURG STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES

    Triad Engineering, Inc. (Triad) was awarded a contract to perform geotechnical explorations of six sites within…

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    BACK ROAD REPAIR, DESIGN-BUILD, EMERGENCY RESPONSE

    In the Spring of 2018, several major flooding events damaged roadways and bridges throughout Washington County,…

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    Boys and Girls Club – Hagerstown

    The job involves the demolition and leveling of the entire site, excluding the existing gymnasium. A…

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    Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania (VOPA) Tiny Homes and Community Building project

    We’re thrilled to share this incredible project: the ! Thanks to the generosity of donors and…

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    Smithsburg High School (MD) stadium and field improvements

    Triad has made a good habit of supporting the next generation of youth in communities where…

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