Before any foundation is designed, engineers must understand exactly what is happening underground. A geotechnical investigation studies soil, rock, and groundwater conditions so that foundations can be designed safely and efficiently. This critical step helps reduce risks like settlement, instability, or construction delays. At Foundation Test Group (FTG), we treat this work as a comprehensive […]
North Avenue Bridge replaces historic arches with a modern bridge to meet rising rail demand—with support from FTG.
Foundation Test Group, Inc. is particularly excited that Senior Geotechnical Engineer Kevin Tehansky, P.E. will be presenting, ”Harry Nice Bridge Geotechnical Instrumentation Case Study”
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Baltimore Arena Geotechnical Redevelopment and Design As part of Baltimore City’s effort to develop a new era of entertainment in a renovated Baltimore Arena, otherwise known as Royal Farms Arena, Foundation Test Group, Inc. (FTG) has been pleased to provide the services of Geotechnical Engineering Design and Inspection for the project. Working with both Owner
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How do you test in-place concrete? The most common concrete inspection activities include testing the properties of fresh (wet) concrete and casting cylindrical specimens for strength testing, but these cannot directly verify the integrity of the concrete that makes up your structure. This is particularly problematic when dealing with large or inaccessible projects, such as
Drilled shaft installation continues for the foundation of the new College of Health building at Towson University. Foundation Test Group, Inc. is working with Gilbane and Atlantic Caisson to implement a drilled shaft program that satisfies the structural demands of the building foundations. FTG is on site to verify that the shafts are drilled to
Lean and sustainable construction is vital in today’s market. Within our team’s approach to all projects, inherent risk is measured. To best align a streamlined approach for value, collaborative relationships are sought to meet the project delivery method. Within the delivery assignment, opportunity exists to propose risk-reward. Project value and profit are key for all
Hovering through the Atlantic Coastal Plain region, FTG’s drone services captured timber pile driving operations for a project in Southern Maryland. As the Geotechnical Engineer of Record for the pile foundations, FTG provided installation driving criteria to support anticipated structural loads. Through the soft tidal marsh deposits of the coastal area, timber piles are suitable
Foundation Test Group, Inc. performed testing for bearing capacity of the soil that will be beneath a crane moving equipment at the CSX Coal Pier in Baltimore, MD. Checking the bearing capacity helps the contractor have important information to make sure they are using the correct crane mats to distribute the load of the crane
The Port Covington Development Team (pc.city) has brought an exciting update into the new year that will kick-start their 235-acre construction revitalization effort of the South Baltimore neighborhood. The goal of a mixed-use inclusive waterfront community with capitalization investments now finalized at more than $650 million will include priorities for workforce development, education, economic development,
