Ground Engineering

Successful project outcomes start from an early understanding of geological hazards and ground risks, followed by active management of these risks throughout the project life cycle.

BGER’s engineering geologists and geotechnical specialists work collaboratively to plan and execute site investigations, analyse and design while using the latest software and technology to provide construction phase support and undertake asset condition assessments.

Our experience gained on projects in Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and Africa, allows us to assess key geotechnical risks and adopt practical design measures to manage them. We leverage historical project learnings to better inform solutions to unforeseen ground conditions, construction difficulties, construction material characterisation and supply.

Key Capabilities

Ground Investigations
- Foundation Design
- Design of shallow footings and piles
- Settlement and groundwater analyses
- Ground improvement design and monitoring
- Back analysis of foundation performance
- Pile driveability studies
- Ground anchor design

Slope Stability
- Assessment of existing slopes
- Instrumentation and monitoring
- Risk assessment, quantitative and qualitative
- Slope remediation works design

Nearshore and Marine Geotechnics
- Offshore drilling, geotechnical investigation
- Design of foundations – piles, mooring points, monopods, dolphins
- Design of retaining structures
- Reclamation, dredging, ground improvement design
- Materials sourcing for breakwaters

Tunnels & Retaining Structures
- Assessment of deep excavations
- Design of temporary and permanent retaining structures
- Advice during construction, site specific design
- Rock bolting, soil nailing and ground anchors
- Cut and cover tunnel design
- Back analysis of failed structures

Tailings Storage Facilities
- Pre-feasibility to definitive studies
- Site selection and storage options
- Instrumentation and monitoring
- Geotechnical site investigation
- Tailings characterisation
- Water balance and recovery
- Dam break and inundation studies
- Deposition/stacking modelling
- Independent and annual audits
- Construction management
- Construction quality assurance
- Forensic investigation

Specialist Services
- Geohazard / Geotechnical risk assessment
- Site selection / high level feasibility assessment
- Forensic geotechnical analysis
- Seismic engineering and liquefaction analysis
- Specifications for earthworks, piling, retaining systems and ground improvement
- Integrated geological / geotechnical assessments
- Construction support
- Asset condition assessment
- Construction material assessment

Ground Improvement
- Design surcharge / PVD, vibro compaction, vibro replacement (stone columns), controlled modulus columns, jet grouting, deep soil mixing and dynamic compaction