Shield is a common sense provider of Environmental, Engineering Design, Geotechnical Engineering and Emergency Spill Management services.

Lakeshore Subdivision Design Services

Shield was asked to provide an alternative geotechnical design for this waterfront residential lot located along Lake Wylie, South Carolina. The previous design included the construction of a 30 foot high segmental block retaining wall. Shield's design included: - a 14 foot high grid-reinforced slope, - a 14 foot high sub-basement reataining wall Shield provided slope stability analysis, geogrid fill slope and retaining wall design and the construction materials testing and inspection. Shield saved the homebuilder over $125,000 conpared to the design and construction of a new 30-foot high segmental block retaining wall.