Soil Structures Engineering

Design Engineering

Soil Structures Engineering provides specialized geotechnical and structural design services tailored to the unique demands of Colorado sites. Our capabilities include retaining wall design, foundation design, slope stabilization, grading and earthwork recommendations, drainage and erosion-control solutions, and ground-improvement concepts. Each design is developed using project-specific geotechnical parameters, applicable codes, and practical constructability considerations to produce clear, reliable, and efficient engineering solutions. SSE works closely with project teams to support sound design decisions and ensure long-term performance for residential, commercial, and infrastructure applications.

Earth Retention

  • PMBW – Precast Modular Block
  • MSE – Mechanically Stabilized Earth
  • Geosynthetic (Geogrid, Straps, & High Strength Fabric)
  • Steel (Strip & Mat)
  • SRW – Segmental Retaining Wall
  • CIP – Cast in Place Concrete
  • Piling – Cantilevered, Braced, and Tied Back
  • RSS – Reinforced Soil Slopes
  • Soil Nail – Temporary & Permanent
  • Anchors – Helical, Percussion, and Rock
  • Other – Natural Stone, Boulders, Timber, Gabion, etc.

Foundations

  • Shallow Foundations – Strip & Mat
  • Deep Foundations – Caisson & Helical

Steel & Concrete Structures

  • Precast Concrete – Beams, Culverts, Drainage Structures, etc.
  • Barriers – Vehicular & Pedestrian
  • Screen & Sound Walls
  • Steel Structures – (Single Story Only)

Value Engineering

Our expertise in earth retention and site grading optimization allows us to maximize your budget, increase construction productivity, and develop solutions for seemingly impossible site constraints. Some of the VE services provided include:

  • Site Re-Grading
  • Staged Construction
  • Composite Structures
  • Alternative Storm Water Design
  • Subgrade and Slope Stabilization

Repair & Mitigation

In addition to the design of new construction we also tackle complex repairs of earth retaining structures. In most cases, changes to the site after construction such as storm drainage, external loadings, or future grading, impact the performance and significantly decrease the design life. In other cases the original design was insufficient for the planned conditions or actual service life. Whatever the condition, SSE can engineer a repair or provide recommendations to mitigate future damage.

Construction Support

We provide support services during construction to ensure your needs are met from concept to permit close out. Our support services include:

  • Feasibility Study & Concept Planning
  • Excavation Evaluations
  • Product Approvals
  • Project Permitting
  • Site Observations & Inspections
  • Third Party Calculation and Design Review
  • Construction Conformance Reporting