Geology and geotechnical studies
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Understanding the geology is a key factor to ensure a successful and cost-effective hydropower project. We offer geo-disciplinary services for all project phases, from initial planning through site supervision to the maintenance and rehabilitation of older installations.
Multiconsult holds a large professional environment in Geo-disciplines with about 300 employees, composed mainly of geologists, engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers. In addition, we also have a core expertise team specialised to deal with geotechnical issues affecting hydropower projects.
We have extensive experience from both larger and smaller projects in Norway and internationally.
Services we offer:
- Engineering geological/geotechnical ground investigations for dam foundations.
- Planning and supervising grouting works for dam foundations.
- Ground investigations for tunnels, caverns and shafts.
- Seepage analysis, soil & rock mechanics and geodynamical numerical modelling and analysis.
- Advice specifications and specifying bills of quantities, including assessing rock support requirements in tunnels and caverns in conjunction with the preparation of tender documentation.
- Assessing the placement and orientation of machine halls for underground power stations based on experience, theoretical considerations, and stress measurements.
- Supervising underground work during the construction phase and inspection of permanent rock support for tunnels and caverns,
- Geohazard risk assessment, particularly for reservoir slopes.
