James BrokenshireNov 6, 20192 minHow a geotechnical soil report can save you time and moneyOften when a potential Client calls our consultancy they ask, “Do I need a geotechnical report.” My answer is always a resounding yes, no...
James BrokenshireNov 3, 20191 minFoundations on Expansive SoilsExpansive soils are soils which experience volume change when soil moisture changes. All clay soils experience some volume changes from m...
James BrokenshireNov 3, 20192 minRetaining WallsI often see inadequately built retaining walls which should have been designed by an engineer and I see these walls fail. It isn’t jus...
James BrokenshireJan 20, 20191 minWhat Does A Geotechnical Engineer DoWhat exactly does a geotechnical engineer do? Every structure, be it a bridge, building or retaining wall is tide to the earth. By nature...
James BrokenshireJan 19, 20192 minThe Why of Engaging a Geotechnical EngineerIntroduction Councils require applications for building consent to provide sufficient information to enable Council to make a decision on...
James BrokenshireJul 15, 20182 minSteep sitesA steep building site generally has gradients exceeding 20 degrees, however even a 1V:4H, (14 ) slope should assessed for ground stabilit...
