Soil mechanics & geotechnicsfor foundations.
We study the ground before your project has to. Soil mechanics studies, geotechnical investigation, geophysics, surveying and deep boreholes in Mexico City and nationwide, under ASTM, USCS and current seismic design codes.
Engineering that starts underground
With over 45 years of experience and three generations of engineers, ROME, represented by Eng. Edgar Roldán Mafud, is a geotechnical engineering firm with a team of highly experienced technicians and professionals, plus the equipment and infrastructure to deliver every study under ASTM quality standards and USCS classification, following the seismic design parameters of the current Building Code.
Foundations and earthworks for every kind of project
- Dams and hydraulic works
- Bridges
- Marine works
- Telecom towers
- Industrial warehouses
- Buildings and housing
- Roads and highways
- Storage tanks
- Dams and hydraulic works
- Bridges
- Marine works
- Telecom towers
- Industrial warehouses
- Buildings and housing
- Roads and highways
- Storage tanks
A complete range of services
From the first borehole to the foundation drawing: solutions to recommend and deliver the right answer in foundations and earthworks.
Soil Mechanics
Bearing capacity, short- and long-term settlement, slope stability, stratigraphic profiles and shallow & deep foundation design.
Geophysics
Resistivity, seismic refraction, seismic micro-zonation, crosshole, downhole and iso-resistivity profiles.
Topographic Surveys
Planimetry, altimetry and resistivity with total station and geo-referenced drone flight via GPS, UTM coordinates and benchmarks.
Soil Laboratory
Index and mechanical tests: unconfined compression, Mohr's circle, consistency limits and plasticity chart.
Deep Boreholes
SPT drilling, diamond bit, Shelby and Denison undisturbed samples, open test pits and permeability tests.
Pavement Design
Earth structure shaping, earthworks, embankments, dams, reservoirs and channels.
We reach where the soil tells the truth
Tripod rigs, portable PETY, Long-Year 34 rotary and Acker Hillbilly. Every rig runs the SPT test and undisturbed sampling.
SPT Test
Standard penetration with Shelby undisturbed sampling.
Diamond Bit
Rock coring in HQ, NQ and XL diameters.
Undisturbed Samples
Shelby tube in soft soils and Denison barrel in hard soils.
Open Test Pits
Direct excavation and sampling (PCA) for stratigraphic inspection.
Permeability
Lugeon and Lefranc tests, constant and variable head.
Marine Works
Boreholes for docks, breakwaters, marinas and intakes.
Real work, done in the field
Photographs from our jobs: drilling on land, at sea and indoors, all across Mexico.
Photographs of real work performed by ROME.
Foundation & earthwork solutions for every civil project
We recommend and deliver the right solution for each project, from the home to major infrastructure.
From stratum to structural support
We design the right foundation system for the bearing capacity and settlement of each ground.
Each wall or column bears directly on the surface stratum when it has good bearing capacity.
A clear method, from ground to drawing
Reconnaissance
Site visit, topographic survey with total station and drone, and borehole layout.
Exploration
SPT drilling, undisturbed sampling and field geophysical studies.
Laboratory
Index and mechanical tests under ASTM to characterize each stratum.
Analysis
Bearing capacity, settlement, stability and geotechnical model.
Delivery
Report and soil-mechanics drawing with the recommended foundation design.
Everything about your soil mechanics study
The questions we hear most before starting a geotechnical study. Got another one? Message us on WhatsApp.
It is the geotechnical analysis of the subsoil —borings, sampling and lab testing under ASTM standards— that determines bearing capacity, settlement and the right foundation type for your project. It is the foundation for building safely and complying with the Building Code.
Let's talk about your ground
Tell us about your project and we'll send a tailored quote. Direct answer on WhatsApp with Eng. Edgar Roldán.
Build your quote in 3 steps
1 · Project type
2 · Site area
3 · Location
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