The use of CPTU for determining the liquefaction potential

The use of CPTU for determining the liquefaction potential

March 7, 2024

Soil liquefaction is a common and often highly devastating event that occurs during seismic events.  Predicting this phenomenon poses a significant challenge for engineers and is crucial for the construction of earthquake-resistant buildings in seismically active areas. The goal of this blog is to demonstrate how, by using the geotechnical parameters obtained through Cone Penetration […]

The effect of local soil and structure height on seismic response

The effect of local soil and structure height on seismic response

January 25, 2024

In the world of civil engineering, understanding seismic response and the complex interaction between soil and structures is of paramount importance. Seismic events can have a significant and often destructive impact on the structural integrity of buildings and infrastructure, making it vital for engineers to explore the complexities of the behavior of the foundation soil […]

Foundation design for the construction of several facilities of a vegetable drying plant in Virovitica

Foundation design for the construction of several facilities of a vegetable drying plant in Virovitica

October 19, 2023

To the northwest of Virovitica, in the village of Korija, the construction of a vegetable drying plant is planned. The plant will have a drying capacity of 410 kg of vegetables per hour. For the construction, we made the main foundation design for the following facilities of the planned drying plant: production plant for preparing […]

Open pit protection and foundation design for the residential and commercial building in Pula

Open pit protection and foundation design for the residential and commercial building in Pula

April 13, 2023

In the central part of the city of Pula, within a residential block, the construction of a residential and commercial building is planned. The future building will be terraced, with 5 floors. Two commercial spaces, on the first floor, and 15 apartments will be located inside the building.The structure of the building will be made […]

Open pit protection and foundation design – UPOV Požega

Open pit protection and foundation design – UPOV Požega

October 27, 2022

In the eastern part of the city of Požega, the reconstruction and extension of the Požega agglomeration wastewater treatment plant (UPOV Požega) is planned. For the construction project, we made the main and detailed temporary open pit protection and foundation design for the following facilities: – facilities of the biological block (floor plan dimensions approx. […]

Foundation and retaining structure design – Radeševo cable car, Platak

Foundation and retaining structure design – Radeševo cable car, Platak

March 11, 2021

As part of the Platak Sports Center, there is a cable car in Radeševo for sporting and recreational purposes, which was built in the 80s. In order to achieve a higher passenger capacity of the cable car and provide additional services (transport of passengers and bicycles when the cable car is not being used for […]

Subgrade reaction modulus

Subgrade reaction modulus

February 25, 2021

In foundation design, it is common to assume that the reaction of the soil foundation at each point of the foundation is proportional to its deflection. The vertical deformation characteristics of the foundation are defined by independent, closely spaced, discrete and linearly elastic springs. This relatively simple mechanical representation of the soil foundation was first […]

Petram Resort Savudrija – the aparthotel foundation design

Petram Resort Savudrija – the aparthotel foundation design

December 17, 2020

Located at the northernmost point of the Croatian coast, on the very border with Slovenia and Italy, at the micro-location Alberi in Savudrija in northwestern Istria, the construction of the impressive Petram Resort is planned. The new resort will offer 252 top-quality properties for holiday or residence. As part of the resort, the construction of […]

Three-dimensional numerical analysis – Plaxis 3D

Three-dimensional numerical analysis – Plaxis 3D

February 14, 2020

It seems almost unimaginable today to conduct a problem analysis and structure calculation in geotechnical engineering without the use of numerical modeling. The use of advanced numerical methods, such as the finite element method, allows us to carry out complex analyses that help us describe soil behavior and structure, as well as their interaction. Because […]

Deep foundation for a new school building in Osijek

Deep foundation for a new school building in Osijek

December 19, 2019

The construction for a new school building of the Prva gimnazija high school is planned in the northwestern part of Osijek. The site is located between Strossmayerova street to the south, opposite the Pejačević Castle, with Podravska street to the east and the river Drava to the north. Planned works The new building will cover […]

Public landscaping of the Rikard Benčić Block

Public landscaping of the Rikard Benčić Block

December 10, 2019

The Revival and Revitalization of the Rikard Benčić Block in Rijekaincludes the revitalization of the former industrial complex “Rikard Benčić”, a motor equipment factory and foundry that operated from 1948 to 2005. The Revival and Revitalization of the complex includes:1. Reconstruction and equipping of existing facilities: Administrative building as a function of the Rijeka City […]

Types of shallow foundations

Types of shallow foundations

July 25, 2019

Shallow foundation Foundation depth usually involves depth, measured from the terrain surface, to the base surface through which the foundation transfers the structure load to the soil. According to Eurocode, shallow foundations are considered to be bases whose width is greater than the depth of foundation (D <B). Shallow foundation is applied in cases where […]

Mixed in place method

Mixed in place method

May 9, 2019

One of the soil mixing methods is Mixed in place method (MIP) that has been developed and patented by BAUER company. Description of the method Mixed in place (MIP) refers to mixing the existing soil in situ with a binding agent. A triple auger is used to break up the soil. During this process, the […]

Differential settlements

Differential settlements

April 26, 2019

Settlement of the foundation structures is a problem that people have faced ever since they first started constructing. The size of a foundation structure settlement is primarily dependent on the weight of the structure and the deformation characteristics of foundation soil. When analyzing this problem, it is necessary to distinguish between the concepts of uniform […]

Material replacement under foundation

Material replacement under foundation

February 28, 2019

What is material replacement? Material replacement is the process of removing the existing and installing materials with better properties which are achieved by controlled installation. This is one of the most common foundation soil improvement processes applied when low soil physical and mechanical properties are present under the foundation. The purpose of the material replacement […]

Soil liquefaction

Soil liquefaction

February 22, 2019

Local soil conditions have a significant effect on damage to structures caused by earthquakes. During an earthquake, different kinds of soil conduct generated seismic waves in different ways and their effect on structures depends on the characteristics of the foundation soil. Many earthquakes, such as those that occurred in Japan in 1964 (Niigata) and in […]

Use od spectral analysis of surface waves (SASW) for foundation soil improvement quality control

Use od spectral analysis of surface waves (SASW) for foundation soil improvement quality control

December 20, 2018

What is foundation soil improvement? Soil improvement includes a range of compaction and mixing technologies of the existing and new soil in which the natural soil transforms into a new material. Using soil improvement methods, it is possible to increase the soil load bearing capacity, reduce or keep under control total and differential settlements, reduce […]

Foundation soil improvement of the Zaprešić – Zabok railway line R201

Foundation soil improvement of the Zaprešić – Zabok railway line R201

November 23, 2018

The company Geotech Ltd. is a part of the project that includes modernization of the Zaprešić-Zabok railway line R201. This is a section of the Zagorje line, leading to Čakovec with a regional character (R201 Zaprešić – Bedekovčina – Čakovec) and plays an important role in passenger transport in the area of Zagreb agglomeration. For […]

Pile integrity test

Pile integrity test

August 2, 2018

What is pile integrity test? Pile integrity test covers the procedure for determining the integrity of individual vertical or inclined piles by measuring and analyzing the velocity (required) and force (optional) response of the pile induced by an (hand held hammer or other similar type) impact device usually applied axially and perpendicularly to the pile […]

Reconstruction and conversion of a former Croatian post office building in Rijeka

Reconstruction and conversion of a former Croatian post office building in Rijeka

May 18, 2018

Geotechnical exploration, investigation and foundation remediation for a former Croatian post office building in Rijeka A reconstruction and conversion of a former Croatian post office building in the street Korzo, in Rijeka, is currently underway.The Croatian post office building, the so-called Main post, was built in 1887. as an administrative-business building of the Royal Hungarian […]

Foundation remediation with jet grouting

Foundation remediation with jet grouting

March 19, 2018

Jet grouting   Jet grouting is one of the technologies of foundation remediation. Foundation remediation of the buildings that are in function is very complex and it is necessary to adjust the technology to the conditions on site.   Jet grouting is a soil improvement method that converts a certain volume of soil into a […]

Foudation remediation by using expanding geopolymers

Foudation remediation by using expanding geopolymers

March 2, 2018

Expanding geopolymers   Deep injection of expanding geopolymers is a relatively new and innovative way of solving foundation settlement problem. The original idea comes from Scandinavia, where the first experiments were made in 1975.   The method is based on the principle that a special expanding geopolymer is injected underneath the foundation with a pressure […]

Dynamic plate – ideal tool for determining soil constrained modulus

Dynamic plate – ideal tool for determining soil constrained modulus

February 23, 2018

Dynamic plate For the beginning, let us consider a hypothetical scenario. A building has been constructed, e.g. a business warehouse. The new owner has begun noticing cracks in the walls and even a light-leaning of the building after a certain time. The problems are probably large settlements of soil under the building’s foundations. In that […]

Former industrial complex Rikard Benčić – from tobacco factory to a cultural district

Former industrial complex Rikard Benčić – from tobacco factory to a cultural district

February 19, 2018

Geotechnical exploration and investigation and foundation design for Rikard Benčić In 1851, the production of tobacco started in an existing building of the old Sugar Refinery. At that time, it served as an administrative building for the tobacco factory, and then as an engine factory “Rikard Benčić”.The complex was expanded by a historicist four-story building […]

Foundation remediation – introduction

Foundation remediation – introduction

February 9, 2018

Foundation remediation technologies – When? Why? How? Whether you are an investor, an architect, a structural engineer, a supervising engineer or a designer, if you are interested in this subject you have probably come across this kind of problem. When the need for foundation remediation appears it is probably due to occurred unaccepted total or […]

Jet grouting – verification of the design requirements

Jet grouting – verification of the design requirements

January 24, 2018

Soil improvement method: Jet grouting Jet grouting is a soil improvement method that converts a certain volume of soil into a mortar, breaking down the soil structure using high energy fluid jets. The normal pressure used for jet grouting is approximately 500 bars, and the injection speed is about 300 m / s (1080 km […]

Foundation design of the garage beside Hotel Adriatic in Opatija – a combination of shallow foundations and deep foundations

Foundation design of the garage beside Hotel Adriatic in Opatija – a combination of shallow foundations and deep foundations

January 9, 2018

Foundation design of the garage   As part of the existing hotel Adriatic in Opatija, it is necessary to extend the parking capacity and it was decided to build a multi-story parking building (G + 3 floors) at the back of the hotel.   The location of the future garage is located on the southern […]