Geology and geotechnics

The ground and the underground hold uncertainties but also opportunities! For your projects, may it be a house or an infrastructure, we analyse the ground as much as the underground so that we can best exploit its resources. We use state-of-the-art technology, namely in the field of modeling, as well as our experience in order to ensure you with a reliable, cost-effective and sustainable project development. Alongside with you at an early stage of the project, we advise and give you the necessary decision-making tools in order to define the most suitable solutions to your needs, as well as to the geological context.

Exploratory drilling in the tunnel of Kerenzerberg

Geology and Geotechnics, Gotthard Base Tunnel, Sedrun

Geology and Geotechnics, topographic Atlas, Ricken

We offer the following services:

  • Planning and geological site management
  • Support for the contracting authority and assistance with procedures
  • Preliminary/feasibility studies
  • Geological, hydrogeological and geotechnical surveys
  • Geological mapping
  • Organisation and support for soil drilling tests
  • Geological 3D modelling and forecasting
  • Determining features and values for construction sites
  • Stability calculations and measures to stabilise construction pits and embankments
  • Static calculations for retaining walls and dimensioning of foundations
  • Risk maps and risk assessments for natural hazards
  • Physical protection, action planning and monitoring of natural hazards
  • Evaluation of locations for mining minerals and for landfills
  • Analysis and characterization of rocks
  • Establishing hydrogeological basis for constructing spring water and groundwater reservoirs

YOUR CONTACT PERSON(S)

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Morgane Koumrouyan

Hydrogeologist UNINE (CHYN)
Geological department manager

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