Geo Explorers

Geo-Explorers is a leading company in the geotechnical engineering and design industry, renowned for its innovation and technical excellence. We are dedicated to providing efficient and economical solutions to complex geotechnical problems, working closely with design teams and clients to achieve their objectives.

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is centered on delivering the most efficient and innovative engineering solutions to complex projects in a timely manner and within our client's budget. Our customers are of paramount importance, and we strive for superior service, recognizing that every client is different and has unique expectations and needs. We respect the confidentiality of our clients at all times and are committed to providing excellent quality solutions while saving money and adhering to the highest standards of sustainability.

Our Commitments

At Geo-Explorers, we are committed to:

• Providing excellent quality solutions
• Saving money
• Keeping with the highest standards of sustainability
• Coordinating our work with the design team and addressing geotechnical issues at various phases of design and construction
• Respecting the confidentiality of our clients at all times

Our Services

Our services include:

Subsurface Exploration

• Site reconnaissance and geologic studies
• Test borings, probes, and test pits
• Geophysical explorations

Geotechnical Investigation

• Bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and sound barrier walls
• Local, state, and interstate highways
• Dams and embankments
• Tunnels, pipes, and conduits
• Mass transit facilities
• Landfills and wastewater treatment facilities
• Residential and commercial buildings
• Schools, apartments, and shopping centers
• Communication towers
• Storage tanks and reservoirs
• Stormwater retention basins
• Off-shore structures
• Mines and sinkholes
• Forensic studies

Geotechnical Design

• Shallow foundations, driven piles, caissons, drilled shafts, micro piles, auger-cast piles
• Slope stabilization, settlement mitigation
• Grouting, underpinning, and other ground improvement techniques
• Structure stabilization
• Foundation capacity augmentation
• Temporary excavation support design
• Geosynthetics design
• Foundation design in karst
• Sinkhole remediation
• Mine stabilization

Design Review

• Review of RSGER's, foundation reports, roadway GER's, and PGER's
• Review of test boring contracts, geophysical investigation reports, and special provisions
• Review of grouting, micropiles, and other specialty ground improvement designs
• Review of temporary sheeting and shoring design
• In-depth document review for forensic investigation/failure analysis
• Constructability and design compliance review
• Peer review
• Owner's perspective review

Pavement Design

• Rigid pavement
• Flexible pavement
• Field Infiltration Testing Double Ring Infiltrometer Testing
• Field Percolation Testing
• PADEP Stormwater BMP Compliance Drainage and H&H Studies
• H&H studies for roadway and drainage facilities
• Hydraulic studies for culverts and bridges
• Bridge scour analysis
• Scour countermeasure design
• Review of H&H studies/reports
• Watershed management and stream restoration
• Drainage master plans

Construction Support Services

• Construction specifications
• Shop drawing review
• Construction management
• Construction inspection

Our Projects

At Geo-Explorers, we have worked on numerous notable projects, including:

• Tatamy Bridge in Northampton County, PA, for PENNDOT District 5-0. Prime: Borton-Lawson Engineering.
• I-80 Exit 310 Ramp Bridge in Monroe County, PA, for PENNDOT District 5-0. Prime: AECOM.
• South Walnut St Bridge in Lehigh County, PA, for PENNDOT District 5-0. Prime: Michael Baker International.
• Schuylkill River Trail Extension in Philadelphia County, PA, for The Schuylkill River Development Corporation. Prime: AECOM Technical Services.

These projects showcase our expertise in geotechnical engineering and design, as well as our commitment to delivering excellent quality solutions while saving money and keeping with the highest standards of sustainability.