EXPERTISE

Slope Analyses, Monitoring, and Stabilization Geotechnical Instrumentation Rockfall and Debris Flow Analyses and Mitigation Subsurface Investigations Foundation and Retaining Wall Engineering Levee and Embankment Design Geologic Hazard Investigations Forensic Investigations and Litigation Support Project Management

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KANE GeoTech, Inc. - A leader in geotechnical engineering.

ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

KANE GeoTech, Inc. has the capability to deliver projects from inception through construction oversight and quality assurance. Our broad background in general geotechnical engineering, along with our extensive experience in instrumentation and state-of-the-art analyses and design tools, enable us to develop solutions and provide innovative designs to our clients.

While no two projects are the same, a typical project may begin with a literature review and a geotechnical investigation that may include joint mapping, soil or rock borings, trenches, and geophysical methods, as well as laboratory testing. At this time instrumentation, such as TDR, inclinometers, or piezometers might be installed to augment field data and aid in construction and post-construction monitoring. Depending on the situation, automated remote data collection and monitoring systems may be used.

KANE GeoTech, Inc. then analyzes the information to develop solution options. Sophisticated analyses tools such as FLAC and ROCKPACK for slope stability, CRSP for rockfall, LPILE for deep foundation design, and others are used to evaluate the possible solutions. Clients then recieve a detailed Report of Findings describing the problem, the investigation, and recommended design approaches.

Once a design is selected, KANE GeoTech, Inc. produces specifications and detailed AutoCad design drawings for bidding purposes. After bids are awarded, KANE GeoTech, Inc. provides quality assurance and final acceptance services.

KANE GeoTech, Inc. has extensive experience using the Colorado Rockfall Simulation Program (CRSP) software on numerous projects. This allows us to design mitigation strategies adapted for both common and unique potential rockfall hazards.
CRSP profile showing the software's graphical output of potential rockfall events.


FLAC slope stability analysis profile showing the software's graphical output of potential slope failure modes.

KANE GeoTech, Inc. uses the state-of-the-art FLAC (Fast Lagrangian Analysis of Continua) software program for continuous or finite element-type analyses to identify potential failure regions for slopes in geologic materials.
Unstable rock masses are often extremely complex assemblages of geologic structures and rock types, both of which affect slope behavior. KANE GeoTech, Inc.'s engineers and geologic technicians are skilled at collecting accurate input characteristics of these rock masses and running stability analysis with the ROCKPACK software.
ROCKPACK discontinuity analysis showing the software's stereonet projection indicating zones of weakness in a rockmass.


XSTABL slope stability analysis' graphical output of potential failure planes within a hillslope.


KANE GeoTech, Inc. uses XSTABL for soil slope stability investigations, mitigation, and remediation. XSTABL performs two-dimensional limit equilibrium analyses and computes the factor of safety for slopes according to:
  • General Limit Equilibrium (GLE) Method
  • Janbu's Generalized Procedure of Slices (GPS)
  • Simplified Bishop
  • Simplified Janbu

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CONTACT US

Email:
info@kanegeotech.com

Mainland:
KANE GeoTech, Inc.
7400 Shoreline Dr., Suite 6
Stockton, CA 95219
Tel: (209) 472-1822

Hawaii:
KANE GeoTech, Inc.
Seven Waterfront Plaza
500 Ala Moana Blvd.
Suite 400
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: (808) 543-1181

CASE STUDIES

Debris Flow Mitigation
Landslide Mitigation
Rockfall Mitigation
Instrumentation
Debris Flow Mitigation
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TDR

Dr. William Kane was instrumental in the application of Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) techniques to slope stability monitoring, making KANE GeoTech, Inc. one of the few geotechnical engineering firms in the world with extensive experience in TDR technology. Our expertise includes full automation of remote TDR data collection systems, in addition to our TDR Field Reflectometer©, which offers rugged convenience for manual TDR data collection.