“The ACAA has been very satisfied with the work done by Sci-Tek.”

Kevin Gurchak
Manager of Environmental Compliance, Allegheny County Airport Authority

Geotechnical

Sci-Tek engineers investigate and evaluate subsurface conditions, design foundations, dams, and other structures, and evaluate geotechnical and geologic conditions like slope stability, settlement and subsidence.

Our geotechnical services in brief:

Representative Projects:

• Annual inspections of dams for the Greater Pittsburgh Airport
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  Each year, since 1998, Sci-Tek has inspected two dams at the Greater Pittsburgh International Airport as required by various regulations. The inspections are followed by detailed reports on the condition of the dams that include sketches, photographs, conclusions, and recommendations. The reports are certified by a professional engineer.
• Expert witness and related services for a large school district
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  A large school district in PA retained Sci-Tek for expert witness and related services. Sci-Tek engineers are studying the facility’s history of use, surveying the site for normal and abnormal conditions, reviewing technical documents, and investigating subsurface conditions. The engineers will present their findings in municipal courts.
• Site screening of the Chartiers Creek Basin for the
  Allegheny County Sanitary Authority
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  ALCOSAN engaged Sci-Tek for site screening of the Chartiers Creek Basin to support cost estimates for remediation of certain subsurface conditions such as landfills and mine subsidence, and for grading and construction of foundations.
• Foundation design to eliminate mine gas infiltration into a residential structure for the US Department of Energy
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  Mine gas was infiltrating through the foundation of a residential building rendering the building unsuitable for its intended use. Sci Tek engineers surveyed the building, designed new walls and floors and a passive mine gas barrier system, then provided the specifications and drawings needed for remediation.