Foundations Unit (Geotechnical Engineering Section)
Goal
The Foundations Unit provides surface investigations and geotechnical recommendations for transportation structures including bridges, retaining walls, large culverts, buildings, tower structures, light bases, high embankments, and embankments over soft soils.
Products the unit provides
- Foundation reports/recommendations
- Plan review
- Boring logs
- Laboratory sample results
- Expert consultation
- Alternative delivery support
What to expect from the unit
- The products listed above
- Awareness of the laws, rules, and regulations that pertain to borings on MnDOT right of way
What you need to provide to the unit
- Baselined P6 schedule
- A Resource Request Form (if not in P6)
- Purpose and Need Statement
- Description of the work
- Existing and proposed plans
- R/W and Cultural Resource clearance
What the unit expects from you
- The items listed above
- Timely communication