Geotechnical Services Brochure

Geotechnical ServicesSelected Project ProfilesJanuary 10 th, 2010F&R Worldwide© Copyright 2009 F&R WorldwideRepresentative projects: AICI-SP US Embassy Compound – Bucharest, Romania? F&R Worldwide was the independent geotechnical engineering testing agency to perform field quality-control testing on earthwork and foundation subgradeinspections in order to verify that these activities met construction documents and specifications. Specific field tests included subgrade inspections by Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP), compaction testing on new structural fill, and laboratory materials testing.? F&R Worldwide was also selected as the independent geotechnical engineering testing agency to provide quality assurance services for the aggregate pier soil improvement elements to support the more heavily loaded foundations. Specific duties included monitoring the modulus test for verification of design parameters, monitoring the daily installation of the aggregate pier elements, and performance of DCP tests.? Scope: Geotechnical Engineering? Facility Type: EmbassyPage 2© Copyright 2009 F&R Worldwide, Geotechnical Project ProfilesRepresentative projects: Bovis Lend LeaseGeotechnical Investigation for a Residential Complex – Brasov, Romania? F&R Worldwide was selected to conduct a geotechnical investigation for a high-rise residential complex. The project included fieldwork, lab testing on the recovered rock cores and geotechnical engineering analysis in order to provide design parameters and recommendations for five tower buildings of 24 and 18 stories.? The fieldwork included geotechnical borings with continuous rock coring and sampling. Our experienced drill crew and field engineer provided invaluable insight to the recognized karst dissolution features. ? Using the results obtained from the fieldwork, laboratory testing, engineering analyses and experience, we were able to provide the client with optimized foundation design recommendations and parameters for cost-effective solutions.? Scope: Geotechnical Services? Facility Type: Residental DevelopmentPage 3© Copyright 2009 F&R Worldwide, Geotechnical Project ProfilesRepresentative projects: S.C. Petrom S.A. – Member of OMV GroupGeotechnical Investigation and Engineering Evaluation for Infrastructure Projects – Petrobrazi Refinery, Romania? F&R Worldwide completed a full scope geotechnical investigation for the construction and installation of several industrial units at the Petrobrazi Refinery under a frame contract for Geotechnical Services with Petrom.? Field investigations included drilling activities with borings to 40 meters, performing SPT’s and collecting undisturbed and disturbed samples. Geophysical investigations, including seismic profiling, soil electrical resistivity and ground penetrating radar mapping were also carried out.? The project report included foundation design parameters for footings, mat foundations and piles, site preparation recommendations. The report was fully compliant with Romanian and European geotechnical standards.? Scope: Geotechnical Services? Facility Type: Rehabilitation and New Refinery Units Page 4© Copyright 2009 F&R Worldwide, Geotechnical Project ProfilesRepresentative projects: S.C. Epstein Architecture & Engineering S.R.L.Geotechnical Investigation, Engineering and Technical Assistance for Oil Storage Depot – Albotesti, Romania? F&R Worldwide completed a full scope geotechnical investigation for the rehabilitation, construction and installation of numerous oil structures at the Albotesti Oil Storage Depot.? Field investigations included drilling activities, performing SPT’s, collecting undisturbed and disturbed samples, penetrometer tests. Geophysical investigations, including seismic profiling, soil electrical resistivity and ground penetrating radar mapping were also carried out.? The project report included foundation design parameters for spread footings and mat foundations, as well as ground improvements and site preparation recommendations. The report was fully compliant with Romanian and European geotechnical standards.? During the construction phase, our specialists provided assistance to the client by supervising the foundation construction and ground improvement works.? Scope: Geotechnical Services, Technical assistance? Facility Type: Oil Storage DepotPage 5© Copyright 2009 F&R Worldwide, Geotechnical Project ProfilesRepresentative projects: Newland Estates Ltd.Geotechnical Investigation for a Logistics Warehouse and Office Development – Pitesti, Romania? F&R Worldwide was selected to conduct a geotechnical investigation and environmental site assessment for a future logistics warehouse and office complex. The Project included fieldwork, sample analysis and foundation recommendations for a 65,000 m² structure.? The fieldwork included geotechnical borings, with in-situ tests, water and soil sample collection, and eight plate load tests at depths of one and two meters.? The Environmental Site Assessment focused on the historical and present conditions of the environmental components for the site and its surroundings.? Using the results obtained from the in-situ and plate load tests, and the laboratory analyses, we were able to provide the client with optimized foundation-design recommendations and parameters.? Scope: Geotechnical, Environmental? Facility Type: Industrial and Office DevelopmentPage 6© Copyright 2009 F&R Worldwide, Geotechnical Project ProfilesRepresentative projects: Schnabel EngineeringUS Embassy Compound – Pristina, Kosovo? F&R Worldwide provided supervision of the preliminary geotechnical investigation for the new US Embassy in Pristina, Kosovo.? The investigation included several soil borings with in-situ testing, installation of groundwater monitoring wells, and collection of soil and water samples for environmental and geotechnical analysis. ? Scope: Geotechnical Engineering? Facility Type: EmbassyPage 7© Copyright 2009 F&R Worldwide, "Information and Qualifications"Representative projects: Echo InvestmentGeotechnical Investigation for a Commercial Complex – Brasov, Romania? F&R Worldwide completed a preliminary geotechnical investigation for the construction and installation of a commercial center in Brasov. The report was necessary for obtaining construction permits and for site layout and preliminary project design.? Field investigations included drilling, performing SPTS and collecting undisturbed and disturbed samples. Monitoring wells were also installed and sampled.? The project report included basic foundation design parameters, site preparation recommendations, and a characterization of the geotechnical risk. The report met or exceeded Romanian geotechnical standards.? Scope: Geotechnical? Facility Type: CommercialPage 8© Copyright 2009 F&R Worldwide, Geotechnical Project ProfilesRepresentative projects: S.C. Petrom S.A. – Member of OMV GroupHydrogeological Study for Contamination Evaluation of the Phreatic Aquifer With Salt Water – Cocu Oil Extraction Area Arges County, Romania? F&R Worldwide was selected to conduct a hydrogeological study for establishing the contamination range and solution for remediation of the aquifer polluted with injection salt water. ? The Project included fieldwork, sample analysis, monitoring well installation, hydrogeological tests and engineering analysis for development of a hydrogeological model of the aquifer in the area.? Using the hydrogeological model build up based on the data obtained from the fieldwork, laboratory analyses and hydrogeological tests, we were able to provide the client with optimized solutions to stop spreading the actual polluting phenomena, reducing the risk of new incidents to occur and rehabilitation measures for decontamination of the aquifer.? Scope: Hydrogeological Services? Facility Type: Oil Extraction FieldPage 9© Copyright 2009 F&R Worldwide, Geotechnical Project ProfilesCompany Contact InformationF&R Worldwide S.R.L.2 Daniel Danielopolu Str.BCR Building, 3rd FloorSector 1, 014134 BucharestROMANIAE-Mail Office: office@fandr.roE-Mail Business Development: BD@fandr.ro Telephone: +40 21 402 0441 Fax: +40 21 402 0440Web: www.fandr.ro© Copyright 2009 F&R Worldwide Geotechnical Services?Selected Project Profiles Representative projects: AICI-SP ? US Embassy Compound – Bucharest, Romania Representative projects: Bovis Lend Lease? Geotechnical Investigation for a Residential Complex – Brasov, Romania Representative projects: S.C. Petrom S.A. – Member of OMV Group?Geotechnical Investigation and Engineering Evaluation for Infrastructure Projects – Petrobrazi Refinery, Romania Representative projects: S.C. Epstein Architecture & Engineering S.R.L.?Geotechnical Investigation, Engineering and Technical Assistance for Oil Storage Depot – Albotesti, Romania Representative projects: Newland Estates Ltd.? Geotechnical Investigation for a Logistics Warehouse and Office Development – Pitesti, Romania Representative projects: Schnabel Engineering? US Embassy Compound – Pristina, Kosovo Representative projects: Echo Investment? Geotechnical Investigation for a Commercial Complex – Brasov, Romania Representative projects: S.C. Petrom S.A. – Member of OMV Group?Hydrogeological Study for Contamination Evaluation of the Phreatic Aquifer With Salt Water – Cocu Oil Extraction Area Arges County, Romania Company Contact Information