Geotechnical Engineering

Moore Spence Jones has the knowledge and experience to find appropriate and economic solutions to geotechnical problems within the broad spectrum of civil engineering. Training and experience gained throughout Southern Africa and overseas has given the practice a well balanced approach to engineering challenges both from the practical and theoretical points of view. The ability to identify and implement innovative, cost effective solutions to groundwater, soil and rock related problems lies in the combined expertise of its senior staff members who are specialist geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, and hydrogeologists.

Intelligent site investigation and an understanding of soil/structure interaction, together with on-site quality control of construction of earthworks and foundations, is the key to avoidance of costly failures.

Fields of experience and capability include:·

• Terrain and Site Investigations
• Groundwater Investigations and Borehole Design
• Investigations of Natural Materials
• Slope Stability Assessments
• Ground Improvement
• Design of Foundations
• Design of Retaining Structures
• Design of Earth Dams, Slimes Dams, and Canals
• Tunnelling and Pipejacking
• Design of Cut-Off Walls and Diaphragm Walls
• Earthworks Management and Quality Assurance Control
• Instrumentation and Monitoring
• Pile Integrity Testing

Interesting Geotechnical Engineering Projects