In Savannah, Georgia, seismic design must account for the Atlantic Coastal Plain’s deep soil deposits and elevated groundwater, which amplify long-period motion even from distant sources. Our category addresses site-specific hazard evaluations per the International Building Code (IBC) and ASCE 7-22, with a focus on Site Class D and E profiles. Key services include soil liquefaction analysis to assess loose saturated sands susceptible to cyclic softening, and seismic microzonation for mapping spatial variability in ground motion across historic and port districts.
These studies are critical for mid-rise structures, bridge foundations, and industrial waterfront facilities where kinematic soil-structure interaction governs performance. For essential facilities requiring enhanced resilience, we integrate base isolation seismic design to decouple superstructures from ground motion. Our approach combines site response modeling with practical mitigation strategies tailored to Savannah's unique subsurface conditions.