Array ( [0] => Array ( [category] => Bridges [icon] => red [id] => 180 [title] => CCCSD - Hidden Lakes Bridge [number] => 50830 [description] => The intent of the Hidden Lakes Park Pedestrian Bridge project was to replace two existing timber pedestrian bridges at the site with prefabricated steel bridges using the existing abutments and bents. The longer bridge on the south side of the project site consists of six spans total, four spans approximately 48 feet in length, and two smaller spans approximately 28 feet and 14 feet in length. The shorter bridge on the north side of the project site consists of three spans total with lengths of 48 feet, 43 feet, and 24 feet. [lat] => 37.981212927704888 [lng] => -122.088489532470703 [street] => Morello Ave & Chilpancingo Pky [city] => Martinez [state] => CA [categoryID] => 1 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 150 [projectID] => 180 [filename] => Hidden Lakes Pedestrian Bridge Web Photo.JPG [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [1] => Array ( [category] => Bridges [icon] => red [id] => 36 [title] => Early Childhood Center Bridge Replacement [number] => 60100 [description] => After flood waters washed out the only access bridge to the Martinez Early Childhood Center in December 2006, CE&G prepared emergency plans and permitting assistance to quickly establish a temporary footbridge to allow the center to remain open. Calculations, plans, and specifications were then prepared for the replacement vehiclular bridge and permits were obtained. CE&G also assisted preparing grant applications to FEMA for funding of the replacement bridge. Project required coordiantion with the property owners, City of Martinez, California Department of Fish and Game, Contra Costa Fire District, and FEMA. [lat] => 38.007085571916534 [lng] => -122.130203247070312 [street] => 615 Arch Street [city] => Martinez [state] => CA [categoryID] => 1 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 145 [filename] => Early Childhood Bridge Final.JPG [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => Early Childhood Bridge Final.jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 145 [projectID] => 36 [filename] => Early Childhood Bridge Final.JPG [title] => [description] => ) [1] => Array ( [id] => 144 [projectID] => 36 [filename] => Early Childhood Bridge Before Pic.JPG [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [2] => Array ( [category] => Bridges [icon] => red [id] => 505 [title] => Lafayette Community Park Pedestrian Bridge [number] => 70110 [description] => Cal Engineering & Geology was initially retained by the City of Lafayette to complete a siting study and geotechnical investigation for a new 135 foot long prefabricated steel bridge to be constructed over Las Trampas Creek. A geologic reconnaissance of the creek banks in the vicinity of the existing Community Center parking lot was completed and a location was recommended for the bridge based on circulation, locations of existing pathways, and geotechnical conditions along the creek. The city then requested that CE&G undertake responsibility for the entire project, including full design and construction observation and testing services. Working closely with the city’s planning and engineering staffs, CE&G prepared two separate PS&E packages. [lat] => 37.863538147074580 [lng] => -122.098188400268550 [street] => [city] => Lafayette [state] => CA [categoryID] => 1 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 152 [projectID] => 505 [filename] => Lafayette Community Park Bridge Web Photo.JPG [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [3] => Array ( [category] => Bridges [icon] => red [id] => 18 [title] => Moraga - Commons Park Pedestrian Bridge [number] => 50050 [description] => Cal Engineering & Geology was retained by the Town of Moraga to complete a siting study, geotechnical investigation, and prepare plans, specifications, and estimates for a new 140 foot long prefabricated steel bridge to be constructed over a tributary of Laguna Creek. A geologic reconnaissance of the creek banks in the vicinity of the EPRPD trail and the park was conducted to complete a siting study. A site topographic survey was completed for the area and the final locations of the bridge abutments and length of the bridge were determined. A geotechnical exploration of the selected abutments locations was completed and a geotechnical design memorandum prepared. [lat] => 37.841328195867334 [lng] => -122.123803496360780 [street] => Moraga Road [city] => Moraga [state] => CA [categoryID] => 1 [level] => 2 [thumbID] => 155 [filename] => Moraga Commons Park Pedestrian Bridge Web Photo.JPG [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => Moraga Commons Park Pedestrian Bridge Web Photo.jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 155 [projectID] => 18 [filename] => Moraga Commons Park Pedestrian Bridge Web Photo.JPG [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [4] => Array ( [category] => Construction Observation [icon] => brown [id] => 511 [title] => Lakeshore Storm Drain Improvements [number] => 60420 [description] => Cal Engineering and Geology provided construction of a 3000-foot long 6x8 foot pre-cast concrete box culvert adjacent to an existing cast-in-place box constructed in the early 1960s. The outfall of the line discharges into Lake Merritt. The variable soil conditions along the alignment required that the downstream 1200 feet of the line be supported on driven piles while the remainder of the project could be constructed as a conventional cut and cover box culvert. The project received an award from the San Francisco Chapter of the American Public Works Association. [lat] => 37.805986463750310 [lng] => -122.258090972900390 [street] => Lakeshore Avenue [city] => Oakland [state] => CA [categoryID] => 17 [level] => 2 [thumbID] => 183 [filename] => Lakeshore Web Photo.jpg [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => Lakeshore Web Photo.jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 183 [projectID] => 511 [filename] => Lakeshore Web Photo.jpg [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [5] => Array ( [category] => Creeks and Flood Control [icon] => orange [id] => 22 [title] => ACPW Zone 4 Line A [number] => 60450 [description] => Cal Engineering and Geology completed a geotechnical investigation report and flood wall design on behalf of the Alameda County Flood Control District for the improvement of an existing earth lined flood control channel in west Hayward. The original scope of work for the project was completed within a tight five week schedule from notice to proceed through completion of the published report. The project included investigations and design assistance for widening and stabilization of 2500 linear feet of an earthen flood control channel and levee. Other services included analysis and design of 2 to 3 foot high retaining/flood walls and stability assessment of proposed channel and levee modifications. After issuance of the original report, CE&G provided additional services relating to a re-design of the originally conceived project. We provided design assistance and completed design calculations for a sheetpile flood wall to be constructed as part of the improvements. The project proceeded on time and within budget. [lat] => 37.645299999999999 [lng] => -122.134799999999998 [street] => Alameda County Zone 4 Line A [city] => Hayward [state] => CA [categoryID] => 8 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 30 [projectID] => 22 [filename] => DSCF0776.JPG [title] => A Main Weak Point [description] => ) ) ) [6] => Array ( [category] => Creeks and Flood Control [icon] => orange [id] => 799 [title] => Alameda Creek Levee Certification [number] => 80150 [description] => As a subcontractor to Wood Rodgers, Inc., CE&G has been providing the Alameda County Flood Control & Water Conservation District with geotechnical consulting services to certify approximately 21.5 miles of levees with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) per 44 CFR 65.10 requirements. The project includes 18 miles of levees along Alameda Creek in Fremont, California, approximately 3 miles of levees along King-Lyon properties in Newark, and less than a mile of levee along Sulfur Creek in Hayward, California. [lat] => 37.578460205250245 [lng] => -122.055187225341800 [street] => [city] => Alameda County [state] => CA [categoryID] => 8 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 138 [projectID] => 799 [filename] => Alameda Levees.jpg [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [7] => Array ( [category] => Creeks and Flood Control [icon] => orange [id] => 508 [title] => Creek Bank Repair at Vargas Road [number] => 990850 [description] => A geotechnical investigation was completed and a geotechnical report, design concept report, and full PS&E were prepared for repair of failure of a narrow rural road situated above a deeply incised ephemeral creek. The creek bank stabilization measures include biotechnical slope stabilization and installation of rock weirs within the creek bed. The existing road was relocated from the top of the creek bank, requiring widening of the road at the base of an ascending slope. The widening was completed by over-excavating the existing slope and constructing a geogrid reinforced steepened slope. [lat] => 37.565687895323116 [lng] => -121.930818557739260 [street] => Vargas Road [city] => Fremont [state] => CA [categoryID] => 8 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 142 [projectID] => 508 [filename] => Vargas Road Web Picture.jpg [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [8] => Array ( [category] => Creeks and Flood Control [icon] => orange [id] => 510 [title] => Don Castro and Cull Creek Dams Seismic Stability Study [number] => 41190 [description] => On behalf of the Alameda County Flood Control District, Cal Engineering & Geology completed State-mandated geotechnical exploration and seismic stability analyses of two embankment dams in Castro Valley, California. Preliminary studies of the dams had indicated that their foundations were believed to be potentially liquefiable based on limited exploration and construction data from the 1960s. The exploration work completed for the studies included drilling and sampling of borings using mud-rotary drilling equipment, SPT testing, sampling using drive samplers and barrel samplers, and the installation and monitoring of standing head piezometers. Work was coordinated with the technical staff of the California Division of Safety of Dams. [lat] => 37.709542867495415 [lng] => -122.056174278259280 [street] => Don Castro [city] => Castro Valley [state] => CA [categoryID] => 8 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 143 [projectID] => 510 [filename] => Don Castro and Cull Creek Dams Web Photo.jpg [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [9] => Array ( [category] => Creeks and Flood Control [icon] => orange [id] => 509 [title] => Galindo Creek Channel Repairs [number] => 11530 [description] => In early 2000, the City of Concord and the California Department of Fish and Game became aware of dumping of concrete and related construction debris into a privately owned segment of Galindo Creek. The debris and rubble had partially blocked the creek channel and created a constriction that would cause localized flooding in the area if left unabated. On behalf of the City, CE&G coordinated with CDFG to obtain permits and then provided observations during construction. [lat] => 37.975462211956010 [lng] => -122.028579711914060 [street] => Galindo Creek [city] => Concord [state] => CA [categoryID] => 8 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 148 [projectID] => 509 [filename] => Galindo Creek Web Picture.jpg [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [10] => Array ( [category] => Creeks and Flood Control [icon] => orange [id] => 638 [title] => Grizzly Creek Restoration [number] => 71020 [description] => As a subconsultant to Sycamore Associates, Cal Engineering and Geology provided geotechnical exploration and civil design services for a biotechnical stabilization of a portion of Grizzly Creek in the Lafayette Community Park. The project site had down cut over several years and had caused localized failure of the banks in several areas. CE&G designed a planted redwood log crib wall and recommended flattening of the downstream banks to allow for the formation of a small flood terrace. The terrace and crib wall were planted with native shrubs and the site was maintained for three years. [lat] => 37.859624835652040 [lng] => -122.088596820831300 [street] => Lowell Lane East [city] => Lafayette [state] => CA [categoryID] => 8 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 149 [projectID] => 638 [filename] => Grizzly Creek Web Photo.JPG [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [11] => Array ( [category] => Creeks and Flood Control [icon] => orange [id] => 737 [title] => Las Trampas Creek Emergency Stabilization [number] => 987440 [description] => Cal Engineering & Geology provided emergency design services and permitting assistance for a federally-funded repair of a creek, bank that failed during the New Years Eve floods of 2005-2006. High flows in Las Trampas Creek caused an existing gabion revetment to fail and undermine a 20 foot tall bank below a residence. The repair consisted of removing the damaged gabions and constructing vegetated riprap partially up the bank and placing a planted geogrid reinforced fill slope above. CE&G worked with the City and the property owner to obtain the necessary permits from the California Department of Fish and Game, United States Fish and Wildlife, and San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board. [lat] => 37.902761419495940 [lng] => -122.142348289489750 [street] => Via Los Colorados [city] => Lafayette [state] => CA [categoryID] => 8 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 153 [projectID] => 737 [filename] => Las Trampas Creek Web Photo.jpg [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [12] => Array ( [category] => Creeks and Flood Control [icon] => orange [id] => 507 [title] => Mt. Diablo Creek at Ayers Road [number] => 10940 [description] => On behalf of the City of Concord, Cal Engineering & Geology prepared plans, specifications, and estimates, and provided permitting assistance engineering support during construction for the Mt. Diablo Creek bank stabilization and restoration project located at the Ayers Road overcrossing. In the area of the undercrossing, an excessive accumulation of sediment was present due to a concrete rock slope protection constriction at the downstream side of the bridge abutment. The intent of the project was to remove the excessive sediment from the creek, remove the concreted RSP, and widen the downstream constriction to reduce the potential for continued sedimentation. [lat] => 37.959493156611360 [lng] => -121.967039108276370 [street] => Ayers Road [city] => Concord [state] => CA [categoryID] => 8 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 157 [projectID] => 507 [filename] => Mt Diablo Creek at Ayers Road Web Photo.JPG [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [13] => Array ( [category] => Creeks and Flood Control [icon] => orange [id] => 801 [title] => Murderer's Creek Bank Stabilization [number] => 20550 [description] => Cal Engineering & Geology completed a geotechnical investigation, alternatives study, and prepared plans, specifications, and estimates for design and construction of a planted geocell creek bank repair on a narrow and steeply banked (1H:1V) section of Murders Creek. The soft armor stabilization method included use of native plantings of willow pole cuttings and berry bushes. Within three weeks after construction, on New Years Eve 2005-2006, the soft armor measures were tested by a 50 year storm event that partially eroded the vegetated geocell structure. The toe of the bank was retrofitted with A-Jack revetment units and the site was re-vegetated. The retrofit work was completed in 2006 and is now fully vegetated and has performed well since. [lat] => 37.930557316884588 [lng] => -122.079863548278809 [street] => 2129 Hoover Court [city] => Pleasant Hill [state] => CA [categoryID] => 8 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 163 [projectID] => 801 [filename] => Murderers Creek Web Photo.jpg [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [14] => Array ( [category] => Creeks and Flood Control [icon] => orange [id] => 722 [title] => San Leandro Creek Stabilization [number] => 987100 [description] => In 1998 record flows in San Leandro Creek caused failure of several banks along the creek, some of which threatened residential structures and associated improvements. CE&G was retained by the District to complete a geotechnical investigation, complete repair design, and provide observation and testing services during construction. The geotechnical exploration was accomplished with limited access drilling equipment and complete plans, specifications, and estimates were prepared. The design consisted of a buried sheet pile wall at the toe of the slope and reconstructed of the bank as a geogrid reinforced slope with a planted coir wrap in the lowermost 15 feet. [lat] => 37.730963014993170 [lng] => -122.152154445648200 [street] => Lee Avenue [city] => San Leandro [state] => CA [categoryID] => 8 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 171 [projectID] => 722 [filename] => San Leandro Creek Web Photo.jpg [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [15] => Array ( [category] => Creeks and Flood Control [icon] => orange [id] => 39 [title] => San Ramon Creek Emergency Stabilization [number] => 60140 [description] => Cal Engineering & Geology provided emergency design and engineering services during construction of federally-funded repairs of a creek bank that failed during the New Years Eve floods of 2005-2006 and threatened a single family residence situated on top of the bank. High flows in San Ramon Creek had completely scoured the creek bank created a hole approximately 24 feet deep, undermining a segment of existing sheet pile revetment located below the home. Emergency repair measures were needed to stabilize the site and save the house. The repair included the placement of more than 400 tons of rip rap to protect the toe of the existing sheet pile wall and installation of 100 feet of new sheet pile wall with helical anchor tiebacks. [lat] => 37.858743888412130 [lng] => -122.033718824386600 [street] => Finley Lane [city] => Alamo [state] => CA [categoryID] => 8 [level] => 2 [thumbID] => 173 [filename] => San Ramon Creek Web Photo.JPG [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => San Ramon Creek Web Photo.jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 173 [projectID] => 39 [filename] => San Ramon Creek Web Photo.JPG [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [16] => Array ( [category] => Creeks and Flood Control [icon] => orange [id] => 720 [title] => Zone 5 Line B Improv. [number] => 80950 [description] => In 2004 CE&G was contracted to complete a subsurface exploration and prepare a geotechnical design report for the pipe jacking installation of a new 8 foot diameter concrete culvert adjacent to an existing culvert that passes beneath the Union Pacific Railroad yard in Union City. The work required coordination with the UPRR and District during subsurface exploration. Environmental samples were also taken to assess the potential contamination of soils through which the pipe would be jacked. CE&G also provided geotechnical design recommendations for the jacking pit shoring. The project was designed by District staff and was constructed successfully. In 2008 CE&G was contracted to complete another subsurface investigation for the jacking installation of another second culvert pipe beneath Interstate 880. A similar scope of work was completed in late 2008 and the project is now in its final design stage. [lat] => 37.538928675431850 [lng] => -122.016992568969730 [street] => I-880 Crossing [city] => Newark [state] => CA [categoryID] => 8 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 109 [projectID] => 720 [filename] => DSCN2157.jpg [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [17] => Array ( [category] => Engineering Services [icon] => brown [id] => 408 [title] => ACPWA - Don Castro Dam [number] => 31130 [description] => We reviewed the draft letter report by MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc. which presents an initial seismic stability evaluation of the Don Castro Dam. The earth dam is both located in unincorporated Alameda County east of Castro Valley and is owned and operated by the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. The purpose of our review was to provide a third party geotechnical review of the work completed by MACTEC on behalf of the District and to provide the District with our comments regarding the report. The scope of our work has included review of the draft report and other project documents provided to us by the District, meeting with the District to discuss the project and preparation of this review letter. [lat] => 37.690578663715115 [lng] => -122.055401802062988 [street] => Woodroe Avenue [city] => Castro Valley [state] => CA [categoryID] => 15 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 129 [projectID] => 408 [filename] => DonCastroDamDrilling.jpg [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [18] => Array ( [category] => Engineering Services [icon] => brown [id] => 164 [title] => EBRPD Trail improvements - Lake Chabot [number] => 50620 [description] => The bicycle and hiking trail at Lake Chabot Regional park is one of the East Bay Regional Park District’s most popular trails. The steep terrain of the East Shore Trail along the reservoir rim had caused many erosion and stability problems over the years. As part of the District’s long-term maintenance program, Cal Engineering & Geology provided geotechnical consulting and design services for the repair of several landslide prone areas along the trail. Services provided by CE&G included landslide and pavement distress mapping, completion of a geotechnical investigation report, and preparation of landslide stabilization plans. [lat] => 37.726872958168933 [lng] => -122.107801437377930 [street] => Lake Chabot Trail [city] => Castro Valley [state] => CA [categoryID] => 15 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 146 [projectID] => 164 [filename] => Lake Chabot Web.JPG [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [19] => Array ( [category] => Engineering Services [icon] => brown [id] => 803 [title] => Jamestown Landfill Cover Reconstruction [number] => 70600 [description] => Cal Engineering & Geology, Inc. was retained by Geomatrix, Inc. to redesign the cover system for the Jamestown Landfill in Tuolumne County, California. Using computer software with 3-dimensional modeling capabilities, CE&G worked with Geomatrix to design the final cover improvements to mitigate the observed conditions and meet specified stability requirements. [lat] => 38.106466505982860 [lng] => -119.999542236328120 [street] => [city] => Tuolumne Coutny [state] => CA [categoryID] => 15 [level] => 2 [thumbID] => 181 [filename] => Jamestown Web Photo.JPG [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => Jamestown Web Photo.jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 181 [projectID] => 803 [filename] => Jamestown Web Photo.JPG [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [20] => Array ( [category] => Expert Witness Services [icon] => aqua [id] => 755 [title] => Alhambra Creek Beaver Dam [number] => 80200 [description] => Cal Engineering & Geology, Inc. provided geotechnical observations and design of emergency sheetpile wall system to stabilize the east bank of Alhambra Creek to protect several commercial buildings from being undermined by dens excavated by the famous Alhambra Creek beavers which established residence in downtown Martinez in 2007. Design and bidding were completed on an emergency basis in order to completed construction prior to the onset of winter rains. [lat] => 38.014017213643996 [lng] => -122.135224342346190 [street] => Henrietta Street [city] => Martinez [state] => CA [categoryID] => 16 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 184 [projectID] => 755 [filename] => Alhambra Creek Beaver Dam Web Photo.png [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [21] => Array ( [category] => Expert Witness Services [icon] => aqua [id] => 337 [title] => McNamara_Palermo v. Skillman [number] => 30250 [description] => We evaluated the design adequacy of the surface water drainage system which was is present at the Skillman property located at 5224 Carriage Drive in Richmond, California. The evaluation was undertaken after it had been determined that water overflowing from the surface drainage system on the east side of the Skillman house was a causative factor in the failure of the wood retaining walls on the downslope property. Water from the Skillmans’ surface drain system overflowed onto the Palermo property and saturated the soils retained by the wood retaining walls. The retaining walls failed directly below the area where water was observed overflowing out of the Skillman’s drainage system. [lat] => 37.967511951177990 [lng] => -122.254743576049805 [street] => 5224 Carriage Drive [city] => Richmond [state] => CA [categoryID] => 16 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 96 [projectID] => 337 [filename] => IMG_0747.JPG [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [22] => Array ( [category] => Geologic and Geotechnical Peer Review [icon] => yellow [id] => 480 [title] => ACPW - 18826 Cull Canyon Rd [number] => 20640 [description] => We completed a geologic and geotechnical peer review of the geotechnical report and a portion of the development plans for the new residence constructed at 18826 Cull Canyon Road in Castro Valley, California. Our review included the examination of the above referenced materials for pertinent information regarding the technical feasibility of the project. We also made reconnaissance level observations of the project site and reviewed several published geologic maps of the area. The project consisted of a new single family residence on the existing graded building pad replacing the existing fire damaged residence. The project will also included construction of a new concrete paved driveway and a surface drainage system designed to intercept surface water runoff from the upslope ravine. Modular block retaining walls were built along the east side of the residence. Lastly, interior and perimeter subsurface drainage system were constructed beneath and around the residence. [lat] => 37.714041272742634 [lng] => -122.054672241210938 [street] => 18826 Cull Canyon Road [city] => Castro Valley [state] => CA [categoryID] => 18 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg ) [23] => Array ( [category] => Geologic and Geotechnical Peer Review [icon] => yellow [id] => 718 [title] => Five Canyons Subdivision [number] => 21320 [description] => From 1993 to 1999 CE&G provided special geotechnical and geologic peer review and inspection services to Alameda County Public Works Agency for Centex Homes' 800+ home hillside Five Canyons residential development in Castro Valley, California. Services included geotechnical and engineering geologic review of roads, bridges, retaining walls, and mass grading of the project. Mass grading of the tract included over 8 million cubic yards of earthwork and construction of more than 80,000 square feet of mechanically stabilized segmental block retaining walls, landslide repairs, surface water drainage and soil nail retaining walls. [lat] => 37.684567509808480 [lng] => -122.039136886596680 [street] => Palomares Drive [city] => Castro Valley [state] => CA [categoryID] => 18 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 135 [projectID] => 718 [filename] => 5 Canyons.png [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [24] => Array ( [category] => Geologic and Geotechnical Peer Review [icon] => yellow [id] => 363 [title] => Town of Moraga - Skate Park [number] => 30560 [description] => Cal Engineering and Geology provided geologic and geotechnical peer review of the geotechnical report and the grading plans for the Moraga skatepark constructed at the Moraga Commons in Moraga, California. Our review of the geotechnical report and the grading plans for the skatepark included reconnaissance level observations of the project site and observation during construction. [lat] => 37.841444695375429 [lng] => -122.124538421630859 [street] => Moraga Commons Park [city] => Moraga [state] => CA [categoryID] => 18 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 178 [projectID] => 363 [filename] => Moraga Skate Park Web Photo.jpg [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [25] => Array ( [category] => Geotechnical Investigation [icon] => yellow [id] => 802 [title] => City of Oakland 7th Street Streetscape [number] => 80540 [description] => In 2008, Cal Engineering & Geology completed geotechnical studies and pavement design for the City of Oakland Public Works Agency in support of the City’s redevelopment of the 7th Street Gateway project in west Oakland. CE&G coordinated with the City traffic and utilities departments and various outside utilities to select acceptable subsurface exploration sites. The work included more than 10 pavement corings and geotechnical borings of varying depths and the preparation of a geotechnical and pavement design report. [lat] => 37.820056538856065 [lng] => -122.284483909606930 [street] => Peralta Street [city] => Oakland [state] => CA [categoryID] => 2 [level] => 2 [thumbID] => 180 [filename] => City of Oakland 7th St. Web Photo.JPG [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => City of Oakland 7th St. Web Photo.jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 180 [projectID] => 802 [filename] => City of Oakland 7th St. Web Photo.JPG [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [26] => Array ( [category] => Geotechnical Investigation [icon] => yellow [id] => 502 [title] => Crow Canyon Road Safety Improvements [number] => 40410 [description] => Geotechnical investigation and report for 6 km realignment of Crow Canyon Road between Castro Valley and San Ramon. The geotechnical aspects of the project include excavations up to 90 m high through variable bedrock and construction of reinforced embankments and soil nail retaining walls up to 25 m tall. Horizontal continuous coring of bedrock was completed across bedding for two largest proposed cuts. Seismic refraction surveys were used to evaluate rippability of the bedrock. [lat] => 37.761351338658170 [lng] => -122.027034759521480 [street] => Crow Canyon Road [city] => Castro Valley [state] => CA [categoryID] => 2 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 93 [projectID] => 502 [filename] => CCRoad AP34-12a.jpg [title] => Sky View [description] => ) ) ) [27] => Array ( [category] => Geotechnical Investigation [icon] => yellow [id] => 804 [title] => Delta De Anza Trail [number] => 70050 [description] => Under contract to the East Bay Regional Park District, Cal Engineering & Geology served as engineer of record and provided geotechnical engineering and civil design services for improvements to a 3,500 foot long section of the Delta De Anza Regional Trail in Concord. The portion of the trail in the park had several areas of soft subgrade and expansive soils. The portion along the levee was in a segment that was being raised to meet updated flood control requirements. Along the levee, all work had to adhere to the US Army Corps of Engineers’ standards. The geotechnical investigation completed for the project included drilling of 10 borings, laboratory testing, geologic mapping, and preparation of geotechnical and pavement design recommendations. [lat] => 37.982971880172500 [lng] => -122.018194198608400 [street] => [city] => Concord [state] => CA [categoryID] => 2 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 187 [projectID] => 804 [filename] => Delta De Anza Web Photo.JPG [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [28] => Array ( [category] => Geotechnical Investigation [icon] => yellow [id] => 514 [title] => Lafayette Library and Learning Center [number] => 30400 [description] => Cal Engineering & Geology was the geotechnical consultant for the design and construction of the $30 million dollar State of The Art facility. Geotechnical services included completion of a geotechnical report for design of the new 40,000 square foot facility. The geotechnically challenging site included high variable subsurface conditions across the 1.2 acre site. [lat] => 37.889350630198905 [lng] => -122.118358612060550 [street] => Moraga Road [city] => Lafayette [state] => CA [categoryID] => 2 [level] => 2 [thumbID] => 182 [filename] => Lafayette Library Web Photo.png [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => Lafayette Library Web Photo.jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 182 [projectID] => 514 [filename] => Lafayette Library Web Photo.png [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [29] => Array ( [category] => Geotechnical Investigation [icon] => yellow [id] => 415 [title] => Orinda City Offices [number] => 31210 [description] => Cal Engineering & Geology provided geotechnical services for planning, design, and construction of the City Offices Facility for the City of Orinda. The new (2007) facilities included a two story, 15,000 building situated on a hillside overlooking downtown Orinda. The primary geotechnical challenge at the site included highly localized variations in subsurface soil conditions. The selected foundation system utilized a hybrid of piles, spread footings, and retaining wall all supported on bedrock. The completed project was the first public building in Contra Costa County to attain LEED certification. [lat] => 37.882170112647351 [lng] => -122.187366485595703 [street] => 22 Orinda Way [city] => Orinda [state] => CA [categoryID] => 2 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 165 [projectID] => 415 [filename] => Orinda City Offices Web Photo.bmp [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [30] => Array ( [category] => Geotechnical Investigation [icon] => yellow [id] => 719 [title] => Peralta Creek [number] => 71160 [description] => Cal Engineering & Geology performed a geotechnical investigation and designed creek bank retaining systems as part of an Alameda County Flood Control District led project to improve the hydraulic capacity and habitat of a section of Peralta Creek in Oakland, California. Work included exploratory borings and laboratory testing, preparation of a geotechnical design memorandum, design of new variable batter soil nail retaining walls, cantilever reinforced masonry retaining walls, and stabilization of existing un-engineered retaining walls. Plans, specifications, and estimates for the various retaining structures were prepared by CE&G and provided to the District for inclusion in the overall PS&E package. [lat] => 37.782451238963660 [lng] => -122.219080924987800 [street] => Foothill Boulevard [city] => Oakland [state] => CA [categoryID] => 2 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 166 [projectID] => 719 [filename] => Peralta Creek Web Photo.JPG [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [31] => Array ( [category] => Geotechnical Investigation [icon] => yellow [id] => 500 [title] => Realignment and Safety on Vasco Road [number] => 1860 [description] => Cal Engineering & Geology was retained by the Alameda County Public Works Agency to provide geotechnical consultation and design services for the realignment and safety improvements of approximately 2 km of Vasco Road just north of Livermore and south of the County line.The geotechnical aspects of the project included excavations up to 30 m high through highly sheared and faulted bedrock and construction of embankments up to 25 m. At the request of the County, CE&G also designed and prepared the plans for the large cut slope, 12 m tall segmental block retaining wall, and several other temporary retaining structures. Design services also included preparation of the specifications for the earthwork, all retaining structures, and hydroaugers. [lat] => 37.809783953010970 [lng] => -121.668434143066400 [street] => Vasco Road [city] => Livermore [state] => CA [categoryID] => 2 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 167 [projectID] => 500 [filename] => Vasco Road Web Photo.JPG [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [32] => Array ( [category] => Geotechnical Investigation [icon] => yellow [id] => 499 [title] => San Francisco Bay Trail-Carquinez Strait [number] => 21690 [description] => Cal Engineering & Geology is providing the geotechnical engineering and preliminary civil design and planning services for the conversion of the 1.7 mile long abandoned section of Carquinez Scenic Drive between Ozol and Port Costa in Contra Costa County. The section of the road which was being studied was abandoned by the county in 1983 following the development of several large landslides which made the road impassable. The geotechnical investigation completed for the project included drilling of 13 borings, laboratory testing, geologic mapping, and preparation of a preliminary geotechnical report. [lat] => 38.024836027187980 [lng] => -122.156982421875000 [street] => Carquinez Drive [city] => Martinez [state] => CA [categoryID] => 2 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 170 [projectID] => 499 [filename] => SF Bay Trail Web Photo.png [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [33] => Array ( [category] => Geotechnical Investigation [icon] => yellow [id] => 311 [title] => Studio One Art Center [number] => 41250 [description] => Cal Engineering and Geology completed a geotechnical investigation and report for the seismic renovation of the Studio One Art Center in the Temescal District in Oakland, California. The project involved seismic and accessibility retrofitting of a historic unreinforced masonry building constructed in 1894. The work included completion of a subsurface investigation, preparation of a geotechnical report, coordination with the project architect and structural engineer, and providing special inspection services during construction. [lat] => 37.833107102332498 [lng] => -122.257318496704102 [street] => 365 45th Street [city] => Oakland [state] => CA [categoryID] => 2 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 177 [projectID] => 311 [filename] => Studio One Web Photo.jpg [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [34] => Array ( [category] => Landslide Repair [icon] => blue [id] => 496 [title] => Calaveras Road Landslide Repair [number] => 990840 [description] => Cal Engineering & Geology, Inc. performed a geotechnical investigation for the reconstruction of three landslide damaged stretches of Calaveras Road for the Alameda County Public Works Agency. CE&G personnel completed geologic mapping, subsurface exploration with conventional drilling and sampling techniques, prepared a geotechnical data report and project report which provided repair alternatives and recommendations for stabilization of the slope. CE&G prepared plans, specifications, and engineer’s estimates for construction of two geogrid reinforced soil geocell faced embankments supported on cast-in-drilled-hole (CIDH) piles. [lat] => 37.555873327772180 [lng] => -121.859321594238280 [street] => Calaveras Road [city] => Sunol [state] => CA [categoryID] => 6 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 140 [projectID] => 496 [filename] => Calaveras Web Photo.JPG [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [35] => Array ( [category] => Landslide Repair [icon] => blue [id] => 112 [title] => McKillop Road Embankment Stabilization [number] => 61250 [description] => In 2006 a large catastrophic landslide destroyed one home and threatened to cut off the only public access to 12 others. To address the emergency situation, Cal Engineering & Geology was retained by the City of Oakland to complete a geologic and geotechnical study, prepare plans, specifications, and engineer’s estimate to stabilize the roadway. The initial scope of work included historical research, geologic mapping, and monitoring of crack gauges and other points of measurement near the headscarp. Preliminary geologic mapping was completed to assess the boundaries and direction of movement. CE&G completed design of a drilled pile and tieback road embankment stabilization system. A two-wall system was used in which the first wall with tieback anchors was constructed below the center of the roadway and a second wall connected with tie rods at the edge of the right of way. The FEMA funded project was completed at a cost of approximately $3 million and was an award winning project. [lat] => 37.794898033963257 [lng] => -122.221580743789673 [street] => McKillop Road [city] => Oakland [state] => CA [categoryID] => 6 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 159 [projectID] => 112 [filename] => McKillop Web Photo.jpg [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [36] => Array ( [category] => Landslide Repair [icon] => blue [id] => 247 [title] => Norton-Rettig Landslide [number] => 40470 [description] => Cal Engineering & Geology completed a geotechnical investigation and designed the repair of a complex landslide effecting six hillside residential properties in Oakland, CA. The major elements of the repair were: construction of piers, temporary tiebacks to allow excavation of the landslide debris; the installation of subsurface drainage; and geogrid reinforced walls and slopes to stabilize the hillside. The project included about 20,000 cubic yards of excavation and geogrid reinforced fill placement, construction of about 600 linear feet of shoring piles with temporary tieback, and construction of approximately 3000 square feet of modular block retaining wall. [lat] => 37.801379202895617 [lng] => -122.195311188697815 [street] => 4165, 4201, 4168, 4200, and 4206 Norton Avenue [city] => Oakland [state] => CA [categoryID] => 6 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 164 [projectID] => 247 [filename] => Norton Rettig Web Photo.jpg [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [37] => Array ( [category] => Landslide Repair [icon] => blue [id] => 530 [title] => Zander Drive [number] => 61430 [description] => Zander Drive Landslide is a large historic slide in Orinda, California that extends approximately 1,000 feet west of Zander Drive to San Pablo Creek. In 2006, Cal Engineering & Geology was retained by the City of Orinda to study the upper portions of the landslide in detail and determine the feasibility of constructing engineering improvements to stabilize the landslide CE&G evaluated the previous geotechnical work completed regarding the landslide over the past 40 years and completed in an extensive subsurface exploration, instrumentation, monitoring, and testing program to characterization the landslide. [lat] => 37.864774778039610 [lng] => -122.145835161209100 [street] => Zander Drive [city] => Orinda [state] => CA [categoryID] => 6 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 179 [projectID] => 530 [filename] => Zander Drive Web Photo.JPG [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [38] => Array ( [category] => Reinforced Slope [icon] => pink [id] => 805 [title] => Dwight Place Slope Restoration [number] => 60990 [description] => Cal Engineering and Geology provided geotechnical investigation, design, construction observation, testing and administration services for the reconstruction of a portion of Dwight Place located in the hills above the University of California at Berkeley. An incipient slope failure impacted a 10-foot wide by 75-foot long portion of the roadway. The slope below the roadway was stabilized by installing a row of reinforced concrete stabilization piles along the downslope edge of the roadway. The affected roadway and subgrade were removed and replaced with a new asphalt concrete section. [lat] => 37.863165459700790 [lng] => -122.272725105285640 [street] => Dwight Way [city] => Oakland [state] => CA [categoryID] => 3 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 188 [projectID] => 805 [filename] => Dwight Place Web Photo.png [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [39] => Array ( [category] => Reinforced Slope [icon] => pink [id] => 265 [title] => Reinforced Steep Embankment LA Unified HS #10 [number] => 40690 [description] => From 1998-2007, Los Angeles Unified School District undertook one of the most aggressive school building programs in history. One of the most challenging parts of the program was to build a new high school in Downtown LA as part of a value-engineering effort by Clark Construction. Cal Engineering & Geology prepared plans and specifications for construction of a 70 to 100 foot tall geosynthetic reinforced slope as part of the site grading required for development and construction of High School #10. The reinforced slope was completed in lieu of several large retaining walls. [lat] => 34.057992707863583 [lng] => -118.262414932250977 [street] => 322 Lucas Ave [city] => Los Angeles [state] => CA [categoryID] => 3 [level] => 2 [thumbID] => 169 [filename] => LA Unified HS Web Photo.jpg [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => LA Unified HS Web Photo.jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 169 [projectID] => 265 [filename] => LA Unified HS Web Photo.jpg [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [40] => Array ( [category] => Retaining Wall [icon] => white [id] => 746 [title] => Camino Sobrante Retaining Wall [number] => 2480 [description] => In 2002, Cal Engineering and Geology investigated a failing retaining wall that supported a heavily trafficked residential street adjacent to the Orinda Country Club. The purpose of this investigation was to determine and document the surface and subsurface geotechnical conditions at the site of a deteriorated, 18 foot high, timber retaining wall adjacent to Camino Sobrante northeast of the intersection of Camino Sobrante and Orinda Way in Orinda, California. [lat] => 37.892585021379816 [lng] => -122.189576625823970 [street] => Camino Sobrante [city] => Orinda [state] => CA [categoryID] => 4 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 185 [projectID] => 746 [filename] => Camino Sobrante Web Photo.JPG [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [41] => Array ( [category] => Retaining Wall [icon] => white [id] => 392 [title] => El Morro Elementary School [number] => 30940 [description] => Cal Engineering & Geology completed a review and evaluation of distressed Allan Block segmental retaining walls constructed as part of site improvements to El Morro Elementary School in Laguna Beach, California. The purpose was to develop opinions regarding the cause(s) of the observed distress of the walls, and to report our findings. Our work also included, but was not limited to the following: review of the geotechnical reports prepared for the project, review of the original design calculations and evaluation of the design using a non-proprietary segmental retaining wall design program; review of survey monitoring data for the retaining wall; and development of opinions regarding the potential for repairing the retaining walls in place. [lat] => 33.563872796977044 [lng] => -117.824270725250244 [street] => 8681 North Coast Hwy [city] => Laguna Beach [state] => CA [categoryID] => 4 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 147 [projectID] => 392 [filename] => El Morro.jpg [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [42] => Array ( [category] => Retaining Wall [icon] => white [id] => 498 [title] => Moraga Way Cutslope Stabilization [number] => 988360 [description] => After 30 years of service, a concrete faced cutslope along a main road through Orinda, California was failing and was in jeopardy of collapsing onto the road. CE&G investigated the condition of the structure and recommended that the slope be stabilized by constructing a new sculpted and textured concrete faced soil nail retaining wall. Once the design was completed, the conflicting aesthetics requirements of the community and the mandated low bid contractor selection process posed a significant challenge. By working closely with the City’s Architectural Review Board, CE&G was able to develop carefully worded specifications which resulted in an on budget project which with a finished appearance was praised by the community. [lat] => 37.853169958949780 [lng] => -122.152175903320310 [street] => Moraga Way [city] => Orinda [state] => CA [categoryID] => 4 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 156 [projectID] => 498 [filename] => Moraga Way Cutslope Web Photo.JPG [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [43] => Array ( [category] => Road Embankment Stabilization [icon] => black [id] => 25 [title] => Bailey Road Stabilization [number] => 41270 [description] => CE&G completed a geotechnical investigation and developed plans and specifications for stabilizing the undermined and failing embankment and natural slope below the north bound lane of Bailey Road adjacent to Lawlor Creek in Pittsburg, California. Because the project was within the County right-of-way, it was designed, and was designed constructed in conformance with County specifications. The stabilization measures included construction of a steel beam and wood lagging retaining wall with tieback anchors. [lat] => 38.004815739471820 [lng] => -121.943644881248470 [street] => Bailey Road [city] => Pittsburg [state] => CA [categoryID] => 9 [level] => 2 [thumbID] => 139 [filename] => Bailey Road 2.jpg [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => Bailey Road 2.jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 139 [projectID] => 25 [filename] => Bailey Road 2.jpg [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [44] => Array ( [category] => Road Embankment Stabilization [icon] => black [id] => 438 [title] => Concord - Cowell Road Embankment Repair [number] => 20100 [description] => Cal Engineering & Geology was retained by the City of Concord in 2002 to evaluate the potential for stabilizing a section of Cowell Road where a previously repaired landslide had reactivated. Previous consultants had recommended an earthwork repair which would have required the off-haul of over 50,000 cubic yards of soil and import of a similar quantity to rebuild the failing embankment. After reviewing the available data developed by others, CE&G recommended that a buried tieback retaining structure be utilized to globally stabilize the site and that the upper 15 feet be rebuilt as a geogrid reinforced embankment. [lat] => 37.947649453550632 [lng] => -121.992273330688477 [street] => Cowell Road [city] => Concord [state] => CA [categoryID] => 9 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 141 [projectID] => 438 [filename] => Cowell Road Web Picture.png [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [45] => Array ( [category] => Road Embankment Stabilization [icon] => black [id] => 643 [title] => Skyline Road Slope Stabilization [number] => 80000 [description] => CE&G completed a geotechnical investigation and prepared a geotechnical report and flood wall design on behalf of the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for the improvement of an existing earth lined flood control channel in west Hayward. The project included investigations and design assistance for widening and stabilization of 2,500 linear feet of an existing earth lined flood control channel and levee. The project included analysis and design of 2 to 3 foot high retaining/flood walls and stability assessment of proposed channel and levee modifications. [lat] => 37.842427520264465 [lng] => -122.197880744934080 [street] => Skyline Boulevard [city] => Oakland [state] => CA [categoryID] => 9 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 174 [projectID] => 643 [filename] => Skyline Web Photo.png [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [46] => Array ( [category] => Road Embankment Stabilization [icon] => black [id] => 791 [title] => St. Mary's Road Embankment Stabilization [number] => 61220 [description] => CE&G completed a geotechnical investigation, design, and construction administration services for a 6 ft tall soldier pile and wood lagging retaining wall and geogrid-reinforced embankment to stabilize the slope below St. Mary’s Road in Lafayette, California. Construction administration services included performing daily site visits, writing daily reports, and monitoring contract working days. [lat] => 37.901847125113870 [lng] => -122.140674591064450 [street] => Palo Alto Drive [city] => Lafayette [state] => CA [categoryID] => 9 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 175 [projectID] => 791 [filename] => St. Marys Road Web Photo.png [title] => [description] => ) ) ) [47] => Array ( [category] => Road Embankment Stabilization [icon] => black [id] => 484 [title] => Stanley Blvd Emergency Reconstruction [number] => 985440 [description] => The Stanley Boulevard Embankment Restoration and Roadway Reconstruction Project was conceived, designed, permitted, and constructed within 300 days of the catastrophic failure which closed two eastbound lanes in February 1998. The Alameda County Public Works Agency, Cal Engineering & Geology, and Redgwick Construction teamed together to expedite the re-opening of the heavily trafficked thoroughfare. Reconstructing the failed 90 meter long section of the steep (0.6H:1.0V), 15 meter high embankment was accomplished by constructing a geocell faced, geogrid reinforced embankment. [lat] => 37.672773025449239 [lng] => -121.834087371826172 [street] => 1544 Stanley Boulevard [city] => Pleasanton [state] => CA [categoryID] => 9 [level] => 1 [thumbID] => 0 [filename] => [fileTitle] => [fileDescription] => [thumb] => .jpg [files] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [id] => 176 [projectID] => 484 [filename] => Stanley Blvd. Web Photo.jpg [title] => [description] => ) ) ) )