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Geotechnical Engineering

The functions of the Geotechnical Engineering Section within the Construction & Materials Bureau are principally directed toward providing foundation recommendations for all structures. The Section has a team to conduct subsurface explorations and a geologist to analyze rock samples and administer the rock fall hazard mitigation plan. The Section provides slope stability analyses for the highway and rail network, and tests soil and aggregate samples in support of design and construction.

 
The Geotechnical Engineering Section is tasked with providing foundation recommendations for all structures; it is comprised of a subsurface investigation team that takes borings, and a geologist that analyzes rock samples and administers the rock-fall hazard mitigation plan. The group provides slope stability analysis for the highway and rail network, and tests soil and aggregate samples.
 

 

Callie Ewald, P.E.

Geotechnical Engineering Manager
Phone: (802) 595-4589
Callie.Ewald@vermont.gov

Engineering

Stephen Madden

Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Phone: (802) 595-4916
Stephen.Madden@vermont.gov

Drilling & Soil Sample Coordination

Eric Denardo, P.E.

Drilling Coordination & Soils Lab Supervisor
Phone: (802) 595-4754
Eric.Denardo@vermont.gov

Geology & Aggregates 

Ethan Thomas

Transportation Geologist
Phone: (802) 595-6752
Ethan.Thomas@vermont.gov