SHALLOW or DEEP…

Orion Engineering has performed over 320 foundation investigations. We provide innovative and cost-effective recommendations for foundation support, and offer a full-range of foundation evaluation services:

Foundation Evaluation:

• Consolidation/Settlement Analysis
• Bearing Capacity Determination
• Swell/Heave Evaluation
• Slope Evaluation
• Water Drainage System Design
• Seismic Analysis

Foundation Design:

• Mats or Rafts
• Spread or Continuous
• Lightweight Concrete
• Concrete Piers
• Caissons
• Piles
• Helical Piers

IMPROVING SOIL…

In some cases, it may be required, or be more economical, to improve soil conditions as opposed to designing foundation elements around them. Liquefiable and other seismic sensitive soils may also require improvement: Soil Improvement Methods: Stone Columns Overexcavation/Structural Fill "Geo" Piers Micropiles Lime Stabilization Vibroflotation Dynamic Compaction Compaction Grouting Preloading/Surcharging Geotextiles Geogrids

Concrete Pier Foundation Detail
Missoula, MT