THE GEO-HYDRO BLOG

In North Georgia it is customary to assume that a 2H:1V slope cut into undisturbed residual soils will be stable.  The primary reason for this presumed stable slope configuration is because for the great majority of cases, it works.  But occasionally, there is an exception.  A large cut slope in Hiawassee, GA defied the odds…

Geo-Hydro once again provides services to long-time client Six Flags Over Georgia. In the summer of 2013 Geo-Hydro provided geotechnical engineering services for the latest Six Flags Over Georgia project – Hurricane Harbor.  Hurricane Harbor is the largest expansion in the park’s 46-year history, and will feature several water attractions and guest amenities, including thrill…

Geo-Hydro is providing environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, and construction materials testing services for LakePoint Sporting Community in Emerson, Georgia.  The project spans over 1,300 acres featuring sports venues for over 20 sports.  The South Campus phase is currently under construction and includes a wake park, and baseball fields.  Approximately two-million cubic yards of earth will…

Geo-Hydro Engineers is providing geotechnical engineering, special inspection and NPDES compliance services for this new Veterinary Medicine Facility.  The project includes a new animal hospital, classrooms, a covered outdoor lameness evaluation arena and animal isolation barn.  The project includes 5 new buildings totaling approximately 300,000 square feet.  The structure consist of structural steel and masonry…

Geo-Hydro is continuing to provide special inspections services for this multi-use project in the heart of Athens.  The project includes a multi-level parking deck with a pool perched on the top, retail/commercial space and 5 stories of luxury apartments.  The foundation system includes a combination of shallow foundations and aggregate piers.  The structure includes cast-in-place…