Forensic Engineering in Travis County, TX

Field technicians document existing distress conditions photographically and collect physical specimens appropriate to the failure mode: concrete cores per ASTM C42, pavement cores, soil samples for classification or swell potential testing, and reinforcement measurements where exposure permits. All samples are labeled, logged, and transported to the laboratory under chain-of-custody documentation to preserve evidentiary integrity from collection through final report.

Central Texas high-plasticity clays can exert significant uplift and lateral pressure on foundations as moisture content changes seasonally. An investigation will typically include soil sampling for Atterberg limits per ASTM D4318 and swell potential testing, combined with a review of drainage patterns, landscape irrigation, and any moisture barriers specified in the original design — all of which help distinguish soil movement from structural deficiency as the primary cause.

Yes. Forensic pavement investigations include core sampling per ASTM C42 or ASTM D5361 for asphalt, layer thickness measurement, and subgrade characterization. For roads maintained under city or county jurisdiction, coordination with the owning agency for lane closures and traffic control is typically required before mobilization. The investigation report addresses mix composition, compaction, drainage, and subgrade conditions relative to original design intent.

Field work in Travis County is dispatched through the Austin, TX regional hub. Laboratory testing is performed in Sugar Land, TX under chain of custody, or in a mobile laboratory mobilized to large Travis County projects.

Field sampling and testing in Travis County are performed by our ACI- and NICET-certified technicians. Forensic engineering and professional services are delivered with professionals licensed in Texas, coordinated under one proposal.