David J. Kerkes, Ph.D., P.E.

Consulting Geotechnical (Civil) Engineer

Design & Construction Support Services

The services of a consultant are often sought too late in the life of a project, typically after problems have already developed that could otherwise have been averted.   Bringing a consultant on early in a project can lead to substantial cost savings by identifying potential problem areas and providing oversight and direction, thereby reducing wasted effort.

Areas in which my expertise can be of value include:

• Feasibility studies for earth and rockfill dams
• Earth and rockfill dam design, and remedial design for existing dams
• Assessment of loads acting on soil retention structures
• Stability evaluation of natural and man-made slopes
• Settlement and consolidation analyses
• Seepage analyses and drainage design
• Geotechnical field and laboratory investigations
• Supervision of earthwork construction
• Design and construction of waste disposal facilities
• Geosynthetic installation and construction quality assurance
• Review of construction plans and specifications

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David J. Kerkes, Ph.D., P.E.
Consulting Geotechnical Engineer
1311 Mustang Trail
Kingwood, Texas 77339   U.S.A.

281-358-5155             dkerkes@earthlink.net