Engineering for Pomona’s Urban and Educational Corridor
Situated at the eastern gateway of Los Angeles County, Pomona is a vibrant city defined by its rich history, diverse communities, and its role as a major educational and transportation hub. The city’s landscape, transitioning from the alluvial plains of the Pomona Valley to the foothills of the San Jose Hills, presents a varied geotechnical profile. Supporting Pomona’s ongoing revitalization and growth—from campus expansions to new industrial and residential developments—requires a practical and resilient approach to foundation design. Caltek provides the essential geotechnical engineering services to navigate this urban environment, ensuring your project is built on a foundation of safety and durability.
Pomona’s geology is characterized by deep alluvial deposits, featuring layers of dense, expansive clay and interbedded loose sands and gravels. The primary geotechnical concerns are managing the significant shrink-swell potential of the clay soils, which can lead to foundation and pavement damage, and mitigating the risk of liquefaction in the saturated, sandy layers during a seismic event. Caltek’s investigations are precisely engineered for these conditions. We conduct comprehensive subsurface exploration, utilizing drilling and soil sampling to accurately classify soil types, measure their expansion potential, and assess bearing capacity. Our analysis provides the critical data needed to design reinforced foundations, stable pavement sections, and effective site drainage.
Our localized expertise is crucial for the diverse projects that drive Pomona’s economy. We support the growth and infrastructure of its educational institutions, including Cal Poly Pomona, by providing stable foundational design for new academic buildings, student housing, and research facilities. For the city’s important industrial and manufacturing sector, we engineer robust slabs and foundations capable of supporting heavy dynamic loads. We also play a key role in the city’s urban infill and transportation projects, providing geotechnical analysis for new residential complexes and the roadways that connect them.
As a trusted California geotechnical firm, Caltek is well-versed in the specific requirements of the City of Pomona’s Public Works Department. We provide clear, actionable, and code-compliant reports that facilitate an efficient permitting process. In a city that is building ambitiously for its future, trust Caltek to provide the solid ground expertise you need. We are committed to engineering a stronger, more stable foundation for the continued success and revitalization of the Pomona community.