Technical Service Center
Engineering Geology Group (86-68320)
Contact:
Manager, Lloyd Crutchfield, <LCrutchfield@usbr.gov>, 303-445-3074
Secretary, Kathleen Wasik, KWasik@usbr.gov, 303-445-3193
Building 67, 10th floor, 86-68320
Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225-0007
We conduct geologic site characterization and evaluate geological and geotechnical condition, including:
- Emergency response to dam and other incidents
- Detailed soil and rock description, characterization and sample logging
- Evaluation of soil and rock slope stability
- Instrumentation consultation, installation and analysis
- Hazard analysis and risk assessment
- Foundation analysis
- Structural and discontinuity analysis
- Geologic mapping
- Subsurface exploration planning, implementation and documentation
- In-situ borehole and pit testing and analysis
- Cone penetrometer testing and analysis
- Standard penetration testing and analysis
- Specialized rope access mapping
- Foundation preparation, mapping, treatment, documentation and acceptance
- Characterization and assessment of existing groundwater conditions
- Planning, implementation, interpretation and documentation of groundwater investigation programs
- Close-range stereographic geologic mapping
- Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) three-dimensional modeling using GIS, GPS, photogrammetry and related databases for subsurface characterization, pollutants and other physical data
- Geologic consultation and interpretation for planning, design, specifications and construction
- Geologic analysis for rock mechanics issues related to blasting, grouting, borrow, seepage, dewatering, drainage, environmental restoration and other concerns
Our available services include a comprehensive suite of geophysical testing and analysis methods, geological and geotechnical field and office methods, CAD and CADD three-dimensional modeling and analyses of geologic and geotechnical conditions, and GIS database development pertaining to geological properties. We also characterize sites for environmental restoration including the Yucca Mountain Project, a potential site for disposal of high-level nuclear waste. We perform work both domestically and overseas.
Our services are integrated with seismotectonics, geotechnical testing, and geotechnical engineering studies also performed by the Technical Service Center.