Underground utility structures raise complex issues for nearby vibration work. Whether steel, masonry, ductile iron pipe or tile, vibration evaluation is required before work begins. Blasting, pile driving and compaction produce totally different ground vibration and frequency, and affect structures differently. GeoSonics/Vibra-Tech's engineering services can evaluate these structures and provide limits, distances and monitoring programs for protection. Whatever the project or size, we can provide an overall plan and the services to get you through successfully. We have monitored sensitive gas lines, water lines, masonry utility lines and other specialty underground structures.
The stress placed on buried utilities causes distortion of the pipe and affects the joints in a manner that requires engineering evaluation. GeoSonics/Vibra-Tech's specialized monitoring solutions can be adapted to your needs to make sure ground vibration and blast effects will not damage the utility.