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GRL Engineers offer a wide range of deep foundation testing and consulting services, nationwide. Most GRL Engineers have achieved Advanced Level or higher on both the PDCA/PDI Dynamic Measurement and Analysis Proficiency Test.


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Harris County Toll Road Authority SH 249

The Harris County Toll Road Authority brought GRL Engineers on to perform quality control testing on excavated test shafts. Drilled shaft verticality was assessed using the Shaft Area Profile Evaluator (SHAPE) device and Crosshole Sonic Logging was performed to evaluate concrete quality around the shaft cage. Read More

Seattle Center Arena

GRL Engineers performed Thermal Integrity Profiling on the Seattle Center Area, the world's first net zero certified arena. GRL tested and analyzed the collected thermal data for 21 drilled shafts. The tested shafts were either 36 or 78 inches in diameter with shaft lengths from 80 to 93 feet. Read More

Mukilteo Multimodal Ferry Terminal

In this case study, GRL Engineers performed Crosshole Sonic Logging and Pile Driving Monitoring on the replacement terminal for the Mukilteo Ferry in Mukilteo, Washington. This terminal replacement project included important collaboration between government and local Native American tribes. Read More

Tri-State Tollway Mile-Long Bridge

In 2020, GRL Engineers were contracted to perform testing on the  Mile-Long Bridge located in Willow Springs, Illinois. Various testing methods were performed to assess the concrete integrity including Crosshole Sonic Logging, Thermal Integrity Profiling, and Data Analyses. Read More

North Madison Substation

GRL Engineers took on an investigative project on the North Madison Substation in Wisconsin, to analyze acceleration and stresses in non-uniform piles during vibratory driving. The test involved Dynamic Pile Monitoring using a Pile Driving Analyzer® (PDA) and the PDI-VIB Program. Read More

1100 Broadway Avenue in Oakland

GRL Engineers were contracted to perform Dynamic Pile Monitoring with a Pile Driving Analyzer® (PDA) and collect high-strain dynamic measurements using APPLE Load Testing. A CAPWAP® Analysis was performed using the collected test data. Read More

Milwaukee 7Seventy7 Apartments

GRL Engineers performed testing on 10 test piles for the Milwaukee 7Seventy7 apartments. Services provided included Dynamic Pile Monitoring using a Pile Driving Analyzer® (PDA), CAPWAP® Analysis using collected pile test data, and Static Load Testing. Read More

Harbor River Bridge

The Harbor Bridge replacement project used GRL Engineers services for quality assurance testing. The test shafts were assessed using Drilled Shaft Verticality Evaluations, along with Drilled Shaft Cleanliness Evaluations of debris thickness at the shaft base. Read More

New Jersey Floodwall

GRL’s services for the Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project included completing a multitude of Preliminary GRLWEAP Analyses which included Bearing Graph and Driveability analyses. In addition, Dynamic Pile Monitoring using a Pile Driving Analyzer® (PDA) and CAPWAP® Analysis were performed. Read More

Cairo Bridge over the Fork Hughes River

Due to environmental factors, there was a need for foundation testing at the Cairo bridge in West Virginia. GRL Engineers performed Drilled Shaft Cleanliness Evaluations onsite to determine debris thickness at the shaft base, and Drilled Shaft Verticality Evaluations. Additionally, Crosshole Sonic Logging was performed to assess concrete quality. Read More

SR-19 Over Little Lake Harris Bridge

The third iteration of the Little Lake Harris Bridge utilized foundation testing for quality assurance. GRL Engineers performed Dynamic Pile Monitoring on 210 piles using a Pile Driving Analyzer® (PDA) and CAPWAP® Analyses. This level of testing was utilized to meet comprehensive design specifications. Read More

Russell Street Bridge

The existing 2-lane Russell Street Bridge in Missoula, Montana, a major highway with high traffic volume, was in need of reconstruction. GRL was contacted to perform Bi-Directional Static Load Testing on a representative test shaft. Additionally, Thermal Integrity Profiling was performed on the test shaft to assess concrete integrity. Read More

Norfolk Southern Railroad

The Great Lakes Construction Company was awarded the contract to replace the Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge over the Grand River in Painesville, OH. GRL Engineers, Inc. provided Drilled Shaft Cleanliness Evaluations onsite to assess debris thickness at the shaft base. Read More

Tappan Zee Bridge

Services for the Tappan Zee Bridge included completing a multitude of Preliminary GRLWEAP Analyses for hammer selection, Dynamic Pile Monitoring using a Pile Driving Analyzer® (PDA) on 36 to 48-inch diameter, open-end pipe piles, performing Crosshole Sonic Logging and Thermal Integrity Profiling on 48 to 96-inch diameter drilled shafts. Read More

Corpus Christi Export Terminal

The Corpus Christi export terminal was permitted for a regasification terminal. GRL Engineers performed Dynamic Pile Monitoring using a Pile Driving Analyzer® (PDA), SiteLink® Remote Testing, Crosshole Sonic Logging, Thermal Integrity Profiling and Pile Integrity Testing on test shafts for the terminal foundation. Read More

Veterans Memorial Bridge

The Tom Staed Veterans Memorial Bridge, also known as Orange Avenue/Silver Beach Avenue Bridge, used GRL Engineers to assess foundation performance. Testing services included Dynamic Pile Monitoring using a Pile Driving Analyzer® (PDA), along with specialized consultation. Read More

Washington Port of Tacoma

GRL Engineers performed testing on selected piles at the Port of Tacoma site. The services provided included Preliminary GRLWEAP Analysis, Dynamic Pile Monitoring using a Pile Driving Analyzer® (PDA) and CAPWAP® Analysis. Read More

Bonner Bridge

When the damage of multiple hurricanes led to a bridge replacement in North Carolina, GRL Engineers performed testing on the production piles for the new foundation. Testing services included Static Load Testing and Dynamic Pile Monitoring using a Pile Driving Analyzer® (PDA). Read More

Kentucky Lake Bridge

The  Kentucky Lake Bridge, undertook a series of tests to address lateral loads from potential boat impacts. GRL Engineers used quality assurance testing to determine the strength of the pier's foundation. Testing included Preliminary GRLWEAP Analysis, Dynamic Pile Monitoring using a Pile Driving Analyzer® (PDA) and CAPWAP® Analysis. Read More

SR 36 Bridge over Tuscarawas River

GRL was contracted to consult on hammer selection using Preliminary GRLWEAP Analysis, pile wall thickness, and Static Load Testing for the SR 36 bridge over the Tuscarawas River in Gnadenhutten, OH. In addition, GRL provided Dynamic Pile Monitoring using a Pile Driving Analyzer® (PDA). Read More

I-90 Innerbelt Bridge

Cleveland’s Innerbelt Bridge was completed in two design-build phases and was the first design-build project for the OH-DOT. GRL performed Preliminary GRLWEAP Analysis, Dynamic Pile Monitoring using a Pile Driving Analyzer® (PDA), APPLE Load Testing, Crosshole Sonic Logging and Thermal Integrity Profiling Services on the bridge. Read More

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