Our Services
Geotechnical Engineering
ABI prepares geotechnical or soils reports for small to large sites for commercial, industrial, institutional, residential developments, and accessory dwelling units (ADU) projects. ABI operates an in-house laboratory for soil testing and equipped for construction testing in the sites.
- Site investigation and Subsurface Exploration
- Geotechnical Laboratory Testing
- Percolation Testing and Infiltration Rate determination
- Foundation Design Recommendations and Lateral Earth Pressures
- Slope Stability Analysis and Design
- Static and Seismic Settlement Analysis
- Liquefaction Analysis and Mitigation
- Earthquake Design Criteria
- Excavation and Shoring Design Recommendations
- Pavement Design - Asphaltic Concrete, Rigid Concrete and Paver Blocks
- Construction Observations and Monitoring
- Soil compaction Testing and Reporting
- Materials Testing and Special Inspections for Concrete, Epoxy, Steel and Masonry
- Geotechnical Instrumentation
Civil Engineering
ABI provides civil engineering services for site development projects. The plans are prepared to comply with strict Local, State and Federal regulations and obtain regulatory approvals. Our capabilities include preparation of the following:
- Site Surveys and Lot Modifications
- Site improvement and Grading Plans
- Utility and Offsite Improvement Plans
- Drainage Studies and Site Drainage Design
- Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP)
- Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) Design
- Stormwater Low Impact Development (LID) Design
- Demolition and Erosion Control Plans
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
- Notice of Intent (NOI), Permit Registration Documents (PRD) and WDID Number
Retaining Walls and Structures
ABI designs and prepares construction plans for retaining or grade separation structures. ABI’s designs have been reviewed and approved by municipal, state and federal agencies. Our capabilities include the following:
- MSE walls design for Allan, Anchor, Keystone, Lock N Load, Redi-Rock and Verdura blocks
- Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) Walls, Welded wire basket walls, gabions and geocells applications
- Temporary and permanent Shoring Walls Soldier Beam and Lagging Walls, and Soil Nail Walls
- Slope stabilization design - geogrids, geocells, regrading and MSE wall applications
- Noise barrier walls and Precast Concrete Fence Walls
- Construction Observations and Inspections
- Special Design Considerations
Environmental Services
ABI provides select environmental services for design, remediation and monitoring of sites.
Our capabilities include the following:
- Preparation of Plans for Soil Remedial Excavation and Site Restoration
- Waste Disposal Facilities Design – Landfills and Composting sites
- Liner and Cover Systems Design
- Environmental Drilling and Soil Sampling
- Spill Prevention and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC Plan)
- Petroleum Tank Certifications – Post construction and 5-year PE Certifications
- Remedial construction observations and monitoring