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Our Chief

Lanny Barfield, Chief

Geotechnical Branch

The Geotechnical Branch provides quality and economical geotechnical engineering services.

 Section Offices

  • Investigation & Inspection Section
  • Geotechnical Data Section
  • Analytical Section
MISSION ESSENTIAL TASKS
  • Perform Subsurface Site Explorations
  • Perform Laboratory Testing
  • Perform Geologic Investigations
  • Perform Ground Water Investigations and Well Installations
  • Perform Foundation Analysis and Design
  • Perform Evaluations for Dam Safety Program
  • Provide Support to I&E and Maintenance Program
  • Construction Materials Evaluation and Technical Guidance
  • Emergency Support
  • Provide HTRW Investigations
  • Administrative and Support
SUMMARY OF CAPABILITIES
  • Foundation Analysis and Design
  • Geologic Investigations
  • Ground Water Investigations
  • Periodic Inspections
  • Maintenance
  • Subsurface Explorations
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Hazardous, Toxic, or Radioactive Waste (HTRW) Cleanup
    HTRW Site Investigations
UNIQUE CAPABILITIES
  • Slope Stabilization
  • Relief Wells
  • Seismic Investigations
  • Cone Penetrometer Investigations
 QUALITY CONTROL
  •  Quality Control Plans
  • Electronic Design Documentation (EDD)
  • Lead Engineers
  • Project Delivery Teams
  • Independent Technical Review (ITR)
 DAM SAFETY 
  • High Hazard Dams
  • Inspection and Evaluation
  • Maintenance
  • Seismic Investigations
  • Training Aids for Dam Safety (TADS)