Specialists in Geotechnical, Tunnel and Underground Engineering in South Africa
GaGE is skilled in managing ground engineering risks through the application of the latest geotechnical engineering technologies and approaches to investigating and resolving geotechnical problems.
Our widespread experience in design, contract documentation and construction supervision enables us to develop appropriate risk avoidance, acceptance or transference strategies.
Each project is managed by highly qualified professional engineers and geologists who ensure that investigations and designs are technically correct and optimised to suit the needs of clients and end users.
Our typical project roles:
Project management
Site investigation
Procurement and contracts
Project development
Design and analysis
Contract management
Quality assurance
Site supervision
Performance monitoring
Asset management
DEEP
EXPERTISE
Our expertise include:
Foundation engineering including pile foundations, raft foundations and foundations on problem soils
Advanced computational geomechanics including 2D and 3D finite element modeling
Lateral support, basements and anchoring for slopes and structures
Excavation stability, shoring, working platforms and value engineering
Tunnels, underground spaces, soil-structure interaction and undermining
Geotechnical investigations and geological mapping
Selection, design and optimisation; including reinforced concrete, block, MSE and patented wall systems
Slope engineering, risk assessment, stability analysis and design for rock and soil cuts or embankments
Dams, earthworks, pavements and materials, locating and investigating quarries
Investigations, risk assessment, management and rehabilitation design
Geotextiles, dynamic compaction, soft soils, consolidation and reinforced rafts
NHBRC Certification, foundation design and GSFH-2 subsidy housing investigations