Geotechnical Design

Effective geotechnical design that involves optimizing designs for the range of geotechnical, hydrogeological, and structural conditions at your site. Equilibrium brings specialized expertise to understand the unique conditions of your site and plan accordingly.

Open Pit and Waste Rock Storage

Slope Stability Assessment and Design

We perform detailed slope stability assessments and develop designs that balance safety, performance, and efficiency. Our approach integrates geological, structural, hydrogeological, and geotechnical data to identify potential failure mechanisms and recommend practical, site-specific support and mitigation measures.

As-Built Slope Performance Review

We assess constructed slopes to verify performance, identify deviations, and ensure long-term stability in line with design intent.

Instrumentation and Monitoring

We provide guidance on implementing monitoring systems that track ground movement, delivering real-time data to ensure slope integrity and safety.

Assessment of Geotechnical Hazards

We evaluate potential geotechnical risks to inform proactive mitigation and safeguard people, infrastructure, and operations.

Underground

Underground Mining Method Selection, Geotechnical Design Criteria and Sequencing

We identify optimal mining methods and develop efficient extraction sequences, prioritizing geological conditions, safety, and economic factors to maximize productivity and minimize risks.

Backfill Design

We apply geotechnical expertise to backfill design for underground mines, optimizing material properties, placement strategies, and strength performance to ensure ground stability and safe, efficient operations.

Ground Support Design and Rehabilitation Forecasting

We design effective ground support systems tailored to local geological and stress conditions. Our team forecasts rehabilitation needs by analyzing performance trends and ground behavior over time, helping clients plan maintenance, manage risk, and extend the life of underground excavations.

Design of Mine Infrastructure (Vertical Raises, Portals, Shafts, Declines)

We provide geotechnical design for large excavations and mine accesses, incorporating stress analysis, numerical modelling, and ground control strategies to ensure excavation stability and long-term performance.

Surface Subsidence/Open Pit–Cave Interaction/Fragmentation Prediction

We assess surface subsidence, open pit–cave interactions, and fragmentation prediction using advanced numerical modelling, helping to forecast ground response and manage stability and operational risks.

Services

Optimize your project with a clear vision and expert geotechnical design.