Grounded in expertise, built for stability

WSB’s geotechnical engineering services form the bedrock of safe, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure. Our licensed engineers and certified technicians carry out comprehensive subsurface explorations, soil analysis, and foundation assessments to identify risks and enhance project design. By blending geotechnical expertise with hands-on construction experience, we provide solutions that improve site stability, optimize performance, and support long-term development.

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Our experts specialize in

Subsurface Explorations

We conduct detailed drilling and sampling to assess soil and rock conditions, providing crucial data for foundation design.

Laboratory Testing

Our advanced lab services evaluate soil and aggregate properties, delivering precise data to support informed construction decisions and long-term project success.

Geotechnical Engineering Reports

We deliver comprehensive reports that guide foundation, pavement, and retaining structure design with data-driven insights.

Foundation Recommendations

Our team evaluates soil bearing capacity, estimated settlements, and structural requirements to determine the best foundation solutions.

Pavement Design

We develop custom pavement solutions based on soil conditions, load demands, and long-term durability requirements.

Construction Materials Testing

Both in the lab and in the field, we test materials to confirm quality, strength, and compliance with project specifications.

Enhancing infrastructure through geotechnical engineering

Geotechnical engineering is at the core of every successful infrastructure project. We leverage our expertise so that soil conditions, foundation integrity, and material performance align with project goals and long-term sustainability. Our detailed assessments reduce risks, prevent structural failures, and improve cost efficiency by identifying challenges early in the design process.

Through cutting-edge testing and analysis, we help clients optimize site development and make informed decisions that enhance project longevity. Whether stabilizing slopes, designing deep foundations, or ensuring soil compaction meets specifications, WSB’s geotechnical engineers deliver results that support and enhance infrastructure for decades to come.

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Geohazard Risk Assessment Program

WSB was contracted to perform a comprehensive geohazard risk assessment, per PHMSA regulation (Section 192 of Title CRF 49), on 2,275 miles of designated transmission lines across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. The risk assessment program analyzed the geohazard risk of nine hazards: groundwater seepage, flooding, stream channel erosion (washout), sinkholes, seismicity, freeze-thaw, subsidence, slope failure, and active mining.

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Geohazard Risk Management Program Development

As part of an asset integrity management program for energy transportation infrastructure, WSB was contracted to complete a comprehensive geohazard risk assessment to identify risk in designated areas of New York, Pennsylvania, and North Dakota. The following hazards were modeled and analyzed: slope instability, water crossings (washouts), karst topography, regional seismicity, subsidence, freeze-thaw, groundwater seepage, and active mining hazards.

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Desktop Geohazard Assessment

Our Geohazards Team assessed 600 miles of a natural gas transmission pipeline in Louisiana for geohazard risks pursuant to 192 guidelines. Subsidence, seismic, ground movement, frost action, and water proximity were modeled to identify risks and assign preliminary risk rankings. We provided recommendations for future actions, including locations for field assessment.

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