Services
Cross Engineering brings extensive expertise to the Appalachian Highlands region, offering a comprehensive range of geotechnical services. Our suite includes site investigations, soil testing, foundation design, retaining wall design, environmental consulting, and construction monitoring. With in-depth regional knowledge, we understand the unique challenges impacting construction in the area, providing the professional experience essential for the success of your project.
Our services cater to a diverse clientele, including architects, engineers, builders, contractors, and owners. We excel in addressing challenges posed by challenging residential sites, intricate multi-story buildings, educational and health campuses, commercial shopping centers, industrial infrastructure, and high-security facilities. Whether it's engineering for new construction or assessing issues with older buildings, our versatile team is well-equipped to handle a wide array of challenges, ensuring reliable results. From small-scale development to a large infrastructure endeavor, Cross Engineering is your trusted partner for success.
Special Inspections and Material Testing
Special inspections per IBC Chapter 17 including soils, concrete, masonry, structural steel, deep foundations, and fire proofing.
Quality control testing for earthworks during site grading
Quality control testing for cast-in-place concrete
Quality control testing for asphalt
Laboratory analysis for soil, aggregate, and concrete
Shotcrete installation monitoring and inspections
Floor flatness and floor level testing
Driven and cast in place deep foundations
Grading, excavations and fill materials
Asphalt mix design verification
Sampling and testing of in place hardened concrete
Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical explorations of soil and rock
Geotechnical reports
Geotechnical design including foundations, retaining walls, and basement walls.
Recommendations for the design of shallow and deep foundations, site grading and preparation for construction, seismic site classification, storm water ponds, and sloped embankments
Geophysical studies to evaluate for karst activity/sinkholes
Recommendations for karst mitigation and sinkhole repair
Groundwater management studies
Forensic evaluation to identify the cause of building movements and recommendations for stabilization
Soil evaluation for suitability for shallow/deep foundations, subgrades for building/parking lot/road areas, construction material usage, in situ strength
Design of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE), cast-in-place reinforced concrete walls, and gravity retaining walls
Slope stability analysis and recommendations/design of slope stabilization methods
Environmental Services
Phase I environmental site assessments
Phase II environmental site assessments
Asbestos, Lead-Paint, and Hazardous Materials Surveys
Site Investigation (Boundary Delineation, Soil/Groundwater/Soil Gas Sampling, Monitoring Well Installation, and Geological Interpretation)
Hydrogeological Evaluation (Slug Testing, Pump Testing, and Long Term Monitoring/Trend Analysis)
Vapor Intrusion Screening
UST Removal and Source Abatement
Waste Characterization for Management and Disposal
