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 constructability.
FTG Engineers, geologists and specialty staff understand the complexity of design project relationships.
Owners, builders and designers seek to uniquely evolve solutions to described problems cost effectively. By utilizing state of the art tools to ascertain in-situ conditions our teams data interpretation delivers value to all collaboratively. Whether PIT, CSL, CPT, static, dynamic, bi-directional load testing, PDA, thermal integrity testing, value engineering, or qualified laboratory analysis of materials, our team focuses value from all.
Roles and responsibilities for project construction vary. Our team understands the complexity of design relationships and their dependency on good site characterization. By collecting information to ascertain in-situ conditions our teams data interpretation applies value to all collaboratively.
For instance, risk/reward plays heavily from site characterization. FTG has an extensive record for saving client’s money from re-designs whereby the foundation capacity for a specific design is often increased simply by utilizing frictional resistance from side shear capacity. These allowed loads, along with their expected factors of safety are often overlooked initially due to lack of applicable data from good site characterization. See FTG news, Philadelphia Riverwalk, for case specific applications here.
Have you realized project cost reductions from effective use of on-site soils? Can the natural inclination of in-situ rock outcrops bring additional value to a particular project constructions aesthetics? How do utilizing innovative technologies like, PIT, CSL, Thermal Integrity, PDA, Shaft Inspection Device (SID) compliment your project. Have you considered specifying lean methodologies and processes? Those processes for optimizing people, resources, effort and energy of the partnering relationships that also create additional value for the client. Have you considered refining design parameters to meet safe solutions? Or tailoring services to meet those parameters during construction? At FTG, we employ all tools available from bidding, preconstruction, construction and project closure while simultaneously considering economical solutions for meeting them, #FTGBuiilds!
Whether by innovative design, in-situ creativities, focused planning, opportunities to visualize goals from progressive constructability or assembling good talented people to support all phases of contractual development (see Team FTG), FTG, Inc. mobilizes inclusively for maximizing demonstrated value.
