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Earthquake geotechnical engineering is a critical aspect of geotechnical engineering – particularly in regions prone to earthquakes. It involves the assessment of seismic hazards, ground motion, and soil response to earthquakes, as well as designing structures and infrastructure to resist seismic forces.

At Tonkin + Taylor, our earthquake geotechnical specialists have extensive experience conducting seismic hazard assessments, site-specific seismic design studies, and earthquake ground motion studies. We also provide seismic design of foundations, retaining walls, slopes, and other geotechnical structures. Tonkin + Taylor leverages the latest technologies and best practices in the industry to provide practical, efficient, and cost-effective solutions to our clients.

Tonkin + Taylor’s earthquake geotechnical engineering services are designed to ensure that your structures and infrastructure can withstand the forces of an earthquake, protecting your assets, the environment, and, most importantly, human lives.

Services

  • Site specific seismic hazard assessment
  • Local site effects
  • Design ground motions
  • Design spectra and response spectra
  • Liquefaction
  • Seismic slope stability
  • Seismic design of retaining walls
  • Seismic design of dams
  • Soil improvement to mitigate seismic hazards
  • Seismic risk analysis
  • Foundation performance
  • Identification of active faults
  • Assessment of the level of ground shaking
  • Assessment of ground rupture hazard
  • Site investigation and classification of site subsoil category
  • Evaluation of amplification of ground movements due to specific site conditions
  • Assessment of potential for liquefaction of ground and consequences
  • Evaluation of landslip risk and displacement under earthquakes
  • Design of liquefaction mitigation measures

Recent Projects

36th America’s Cup Marine Assessment

36th America’s Cup Marine Assessment

Christchurch Town Hall

Christchurch Town Hall

PwC Centre

PwC Centre

Downtown Infrastructure Programme (Quay St)

Downtown Infrastructure Programme (Quay St)

Centreport

Centreport

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