Geotechnical
Engineering
Soil, rock, and groundwater conditions at every site are different. We assess the specific site conditions and design earth structures (slopes, channels, and dikes), foundations (retaining walls, bridges, buildings, tanks), and subsurface structures (clarifiers, lift stations, buried utilities, tunnels) to economically achieve the specific project objectives.
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Construction Materials
Engineering
& Testing
Construction material performance is key to the function and durability of any project. We engineer and test materials such as soil, concrete, and asphalt so you get what you pay for and the project performs as expected.
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Civil/Pavement
Engineering
A successful project starts with clear understanding of the project’s specific needs. We prepared street rehabilitation PS&E, traffic control designs, pavement designs, and asset management systems based on careful understanding of design requirements.
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Environmental Geology
& Engineering
Impact from hazardous waste, wetlands, faulting, and/or NEPA processes are serious concerns for project development. We identify such concerns early in project development, and provide strategies to mitigate impacts and provide the proper regulatory approval so the project can proceed on time and achieve the project goals.
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Roads & Bridges
Congestion and failing road surfaces cause delays, vehicle damage, and even driver safety issues. Solving these problems requires our specialized knowledge of pavement and roadway structures.
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Water, Wastewater & Flood Control
Drinking water, flushing toilets, and dry streets for granted – until they are gone. We specialize in keeping these systems running effectively.
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Airports, Ports & Dredging
Expanding and maintaining ports and airports is crucial to our economic development. HVJ’s specialized pavement, wharf, and navigation channel experience makes it happen.
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Rail & Transit
Rail and public transit facilities enable efficient transportation of people and goods. Our detailed knowledge of AREMA requirements keeps projects on track.
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Buildings & Parks
Schools, universities, courts, parks, solid waste facilities are all critical to our society. HVJ has specialized knowledge and experience with a multitude of public projects.
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HVJ Difference
Our engineers provide a unique blend of capabilities and experience because of the support they receive. Employees do not simply exist here. They thrive.
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The success of a traditional design-bid-build project depends on a thorough initial geotechnical investigation, so the contractor can develop accurate cost estimates and a comprehensive bid. However, achieving this accuracy can be very difficult when right of entry to the land is restricted during the initial investigation stage. For example, right of entry may be restricted if the construction is on private property and permissions will not be finalized until after the contractor is awarded the project.
This is the situation HVJ encountered outside Cresson, Texas when we provided design and construction recommendations for bridges, retaining walls and embankments for the US 377 Cresson Relief Route. Our team was unable to access about half of the planned geotechnical work during the investigation stage.
We worked closely with the project team to complete a desk study to assess the land despite the limited right of entry. We combined several sources of information, including geological maps, records, and walkover information (only for the areas for which we had right of entry). Combining this information, we were able to make reasonable assumptions and preliminary recommendations so that the plans could be issued to meet the bid document requirements.
After the contractor was awarded the project and we were able to access the land, we mobilized a field team to quickly complete the investigation and confirm/optimize the preliminary recommendations. Despite the limitations, our team’s investigation work resulted in minimal changes after the contractor was awarded the project, allowing the project to stay on schedule and on budget.
Read more about the project here: US 377 Case Study
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