Capabilities

Our capabilities include, but not limited to..

Geotechnical
Investigations

From soil boring, to rock coring, test pits, geologic mapping, and everything in between, NCS can perform geotechnical investigations to characterize nearly any site.
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Geotechnical Analysis
and Design

From the simple to the tremendously complex, NCS can perform geotechnical analysis on a wide variety of foundations and structures.

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Peer Reviews

Sometimes geotechnical firms are lacking in experienced staff to perform adequate reviews of design concepts and calculations. Don’t let that be an excuse for not doing them, NCS can help!

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Construction Consultation

Most geotechnical firms stop providing services when the report or plans go out the door, not NCS! We are prepared to assist owners or contractors in dealing with difficult or unexpected conditions during the construction phase.
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Forensic Analysis and Expert Testimony

When structures experience deformation, or worse, you want an experienced geotechnical firm that can analyze why the failure occurred, and if necessary, determine any negligence or faulty designs.
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Value Engineering and Risk Mitigation

While a particular design may be perfectly acceptable, it isn’t always the best fit for the project parameters, or the most economical. We can leverage our significant experience to help reduce project costs and reduce risk.
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Training Courses

Naresh Samtani, the president of NCS has been teaching geotechnical courses to Departments of Transporation all over the country.


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Practical Research and Development

Research and Development is a little different at NCS than at other, more academic institutions. Our research involves active engineering projects with both time and budgetary constraints.
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Geotechnical Standards and Policies

NCS has been helping various agencies setup their geotechnical standards and policies to address the rapidly changing state of the practice.
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Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD)

NCS has been working with ADOT and other agencies to implement the new AASHTO LRFD code into practice.

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