Expertise 05

Roads& Infrastructure Geotechnics

Infrastructure geotechnics is the integration of slope, foundation, earthworks and drainage decisions along a live alignment.

Major transport infrastructure interchange construction showing deep circular shaft excavations, precast retaining wall, cranes, and adjacent live highway

DFEC’s infrastructure work is concentrated on mountain roads and rail corridors where the alignment is forced into steep, structurally controlled ground. Typical assignments include cuttings, high fills, MSE walls, rockfall risk and the geotechnical interface with bridges, tunnels and live traffic.

The role is specialist consultancy to the owner, lead consultant or contractor—defining ground risk and design, not constructing the works.

Engage DFEC

Facing a complex groundor slope problem?

Engage DFEC early to define the risk, evaluate practical options and develop a buildable engineering solution.