Geotechnical Instrumentation

The Value of Total Station Monitoring Data in Construction

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IntroductionComplex construction projects demand more than periodic visual inspections. High-precision monitoring provides project teams with data to track structural movement, establish baseline trends, and support proactive decision-making before minor shifts become costly delays or safety concerns. What Is Total Station Monitoring?Total station monitoring uses high-precision optical surveying equipment to track the exact coordinates of designated

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Harry Nice Bridge – Construction Phase Upstate in Newburg, MD and Dahlgren, VA

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Since the start of construction phase in late summer of 2020, bridge development has progressed with successful completion of multiple pile driving pier locations along with the start of land embankment operations on both the Maryland and Virginia shores. In addition to the ongoing bridge instrumentation monitoring, FTG is monitoring land embankment construction using a

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Site Characterization: Low Investment, High Payoff

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Site characterization is a systematic study conducted to collect data regarding in-situ ground conditions. The main purpose of a site investigation is to derive the subsurface characteristics in order to predict soil and/or rock behavior at a minimal cost. While cost and value can be synonymous, true value is gained from tailoring site-specific data to

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Drilled Shafts

Drilled Shaft Installation – Morgan State University

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Drilled shaft installation is underway for Morgan State University’s new Thurgood Marshall Hall! FTG has teamed with Atlantic Caisson and HCEA to implement a drilled shaft program that satisfies the structural demands of the building foundations.  FTG technician, Kory Hart, leads the inspection of the Technique Shaft with downhole casing entry to confirm engineering design

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Parkside Pedestrian Bridge – Washington, D.C.

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Construction is underway on a pedestrian bridge that will provide access between multiple neighborhoods and a local Metro Station in Washington, D.C.. The Parkside Pedestrian Bridge will cross over DC-295, as well as the WMATA/CSX railroad tracks in the area, in order to provide safe foot traffic over its 400-foot span. Auger cast in place

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Foundation Test Group (FTG) is a certified Women-Owned (WBE) engineering and testing company networked to support design and construction projects for a diverse group of Engineers, Architects and Contractors as well as multiple state and local governments. Our firm seeks new relationships with teaming partners to provide state of the art support in a strong, but niche market.

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