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Last Updated 1/21/08
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
Northern California’s complex geologic conditions make it imperative
that geologic factors be considered on any engineering project. While
foundations and structures are often located in topographically diverse
areas, sites located in bedrock can’t always be adequately
characterized using conventional geotechnical methods alone. This is
especially true in the complex bedrock geology in the Coastal Mountain
Ranges where the success of engineering projects is heavily dependent
upon accurately assessing geologic conditions.
KC Engineering Company’s geologic services draw from extensive
experience with these complex geologic conditions. This has proven
invaluable in evaluating the engineering and structural geology of a site
and determining the potential impacts of project layout, site grading, and
structure foundation design.
The Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act, adopted and enforced
by state and local agencies, requires that sites that are located within a
known active or potentially active fault zone are investigated for surface
rupture hazards. KC Engineering can perform a fault investigation
which is conducted to identify the presence and activity level of an
earthquake fault and it’s potential impact to site development. If an
active fault is found through a site, appropriate building setbacks are
established. These services generally require coordination with the
local jurisdictions, and their peer reviewers, to ensure that adequate site
characterization is performed. Ultimately, the fault investigation report is
submitted to the California Geological Survey for review and
incorporation into the State’s mapping program.
Our services include:
Northern California’s complex geologic conditions make it imperative
that geologic factors be considered on any engineering project. While
foundations and structures are often located in topographically diverse
areas, sites located in bedrock can’t always be adequately
characterized using conventional geotechnical methods alone. This is
especially true in the complex bedrock geology in the Coastal Mountain
Ranges where the success of engineering projects is heavily dependent
upon accurately assessing geologic conditions.
KC Engineering Company’s geologic services draw from extensive
experience with these complex geologic conditions. This has proven
invaluable in evaluating the engineering and structural geology of a site
and determining the potential impacts of project layout, site grading, and
structure foundation design.
The Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act, adopted and enforced
by state and local agencies, requires that sites that are located within a
known active or potentially active fault zone are investigated for surface
rupture hazards. KC Engineering can perform a fault investigation
which is conducted to identify the presence and activity level of an
earthquake fault and it’s potential impact to site development. If an
active fault is found through a site, appropriate building setbacks are
established. These services generally require coordination with the
local jurisdictions, and their peer reviewers, to ensure that adequate site
characterization is performed. Ultimately, the fault investigation report is
submitted to the California Geological Survey for review and
incorporation into the State’s mapping program.
Our services include:
- Geologic reconnaissance and mapping
- Fault investigations
- Exploratory borings and trenches
- Aerial photograph review and interpretation
- Rock slope stability, landslides and rockfall hazards
- Rock rippability studies
- Grading observation
- Hydrogeology
- Peer review for public and private agencies
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Vacaville Office: 865 Cotting Lane, Suite A Vacaville, California 95688 (707) 447-4025 Fax: (707) 447-4143 Redding Office: 8798 Airport Road Redding, California 96002 (530) 222-1116 (MTI) (530) 222-0832 (KC) Fax: (530) 222-1611 |
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