Irrespective of a project's stage or scale, our team will identify the optimal foundations for every project.
In addition to extensive high quality industry experience, Opifex directors have years of research experience that have contributed to the development and enhancement of national and international design practices. These practices are consistently applied in both Australia and worldwide foundation engineering.
Opifex has a particular expertise in the design of a range of deep and shallow foundations.
We also monitor construction processes allowing application of the observational method to reduce costs. Working with construction partners, we incorporate new international perspectives to develop efficient solutions that set new standards.
The Opifex team brings expertise to numerous mid to large-scale projects within the onshore and offshore renewable energy sector. Notably, the directors’ research track-records play a crucial role in shaping the design methodologies for offshore foundations. Our offshore geotechnics experience covers the full spectrum of offshore activities for offshore wind turbines, offshore platforms, subsea structures, pipelines and floating installations.
Through Opifex Solar, a dedicated branch, the team focuses on advancing foundation options for utility-scale solar PV structures. This specialized focus enhances Opifex Geotechnics' proficiency in designing and constructing these types of structures.
Our ground investigation expertise encompasses scoping, consultation, data interpretation and comprehensive reporting for onshore and offshore geotechnical investigation campaigns.
Our directors’ cutting-edge and internationally renowned research in the areas of in-situ testing and element testing, in addition to experience on numerous projects from all over the world, enables Opifex to expertly interpret data and deliver high-quality reports that guide optimized and safe solutions.
We have extensive experience in delivering comprehensive engineering solutions for projects involving deep excavations, retaining walls and cut-and-cover tunnels.
Our approach to deep excavations and retaining walls is all-encompassing, taking into account the complex interaction of various factors including wall structures, piles, temporary and permanent lateral support, dewatering strategies and precise construction sequencing. Our expertise covers a wide range of techniques and solutions.
A consequence of the strong research background in Opifex is our familiarity with all available software and constitutive models. We are therefore in a strong position to identify the most appropriate numerical modelling procedure for a given project. As a result, we produce robust design solutions rapidly and efficiently and use the state-of-the-art numerical techniques that are consistent with engineering experience.
We offer specialized expertise in consultancy services for the design and implementation of monitoring and instrumentation systems. Our focus lies in creating workable solutions tailored to effectively track displacements, vibrations, pore pressures and stresses for any particular construction activity.
Incorporating sustainability principles into project planning, design methods, and the provision of products and services is integral to our approach. By utilizing resources thoughtfully and actively contributing to enhancing individuals' quality of life, we consistently uphold the ideals of sustainability. Our dedication to sustainable engineering is exemplified by our participation in the development and geotechnical design of renewable energy systems and in selected techniques for soil stabilization.
Our design expertise encompasses earthworks, which involve the safe design and quality control of embankments and cuttings that provide crucial support for our transportation infrastructure (both rail and road). We apply these skills in diverse applications, such as creating retaining structures for reservoirs and flood defence systems.
Our specialized services include the design of ground improvement and soil stabilization solutions. Opifex is actively engaged in providing expert guidance on soil stabilization techniques, particularly for challenging soil types such as soft clays and expansive/dispersive soils.
Opifex has extensive experience in forensic geotechnical engineering and in the provision of expert reports that identify causes of damages to structures and provide recommendations for remedial works.
Our team consists of highly qualified engineers holding PhDs and equipped with substantial research experience. Individually, we actively participate in collaborative research projects with universities worldwide, fostering academic advancement. Professor Barry Lehane's contributions to geotechnical engineering are widely acknowledged on a global scale, enriching the field's state of the art. Collectively, our team has authored approximately 400 publications in prominent international journals and conferences, showcasing our commitment to sharing insights and contributing to the advancement of geotechnical engineering.
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