Site Charactirization & Geohazard Studies
Orycta provides comprehensive site characterization and geohazard studies to support safe, resilient, and cost-effective project development. Our services integrate geological, geotechnical, and environmental data to identify subsurface conditions and assess potential hazards such as collapsible soils, sabkha deposits, karstic limestone formations, regional seismic considerations, and high or fluctuating groundwater levels. We also evaluate geotechnical risks associated with reclaimed land and coastal developments, including variable fill materials, differential settlement potential, ground improvement performance, and long-term consolidation behavior. Through detailed field investigations and advanced analysis, we deliver actionable insights that reduce uncertainty, inform design decisions, and ensure regulatory compliance across the full project lifecycle.
Geotechnical Data Analysis & Interpretation
Orycta delivers rigorous geotechnical data analysis and interpretation to transform field investigations and laboratory results into clear and defensible engineering insight. We evaluate soil and rock parameters, assess ground behaviour and cross-correlate multiple datasets to establish consistency and reliability across the subsurface profile. By integrating borehole logs, in-situ testing, laboratory results and monitoring records, we develop a coherent and traceable ground model that supports design development, risk management and informed decision-making. Our structured approach reduces uncertainty and ensures recommendations are technically robust and aligned with project objectives.
Shallow & Deep Foundation Design
Orycta provides geotechnical design services for shallow and deep foundation systems, including isolated footings, strip foundations, raft foundations, pile foundations and combined pile raft systems. Our designs evaluate bearing capacity, settlement, load transfer mechanisms and soil–structure interaction to ensure safety, performance and constructability. We develop efficient foundation solutions tailored to site conditions, loading requirements and project constraints. Our approach integrates detailed geotechnical data interpretation and the selection of realistic characteristic ground parameters to deliver technically robust and economically optimized foundation systems aligned with project objectives.
Shoring & Retaining Structure Design
Orycta provides advanced shoring and excavation support design solutions to ensure safe and efficient excavation works in complex ground conditions. Our services cover both temporary and permanent earth retention systems, including diaphragm walls, secant pile walls, sheet pile walls, braced excavation systems, and ground anchor solutions. We design excavation support systems to manage lateral earth pressures, groundwater effects, ground movements and interaction with adjacent structures and utilities. Our approach integrates detailed geotechnical analysis, staged excavation assessment and constructability considerations to deliver safe, economical and code-compliant solutions tailored to project-specific constraints.
Numerical Modelling and 2D/3D Finite Element Analysis
Orycta delivers advanced numerical modelling using 2D and 3D finite element analysis in PLAXIS to simulate complex ground behaviour and soil–structure interaction. Our services support the design and assessment of foundations, excavations, retaining systems and geohazards under static and seismic loading conditions. We incorporate non-linear soil behaviour, staged construction and groundwater interaction to capture realistic stress redistribution and deformation response. Parametric modelling is applied to explore design alternatives, assess sensitivity and optimize system performance.
Ground Improvement Engineering
Orycta provides ground and soil improvement engineering services focused on reclamation and fill-related developments across the UAE and GCC. We support projects from early-stage suitability assessments through detailed Basis of Design (BoD) development and final performance verification. Our services include the evaluation of reclamation fill characteristics, densification requirements, settlement behavior, and ground performance criteria. We develop technically robust improvement strategies tailored to project objectives and site conditions, ensuring optimized bearing capacity, controlled settlement, and long-term ground stability. Through rigorous analysis, method selection support, and independent verification, we deliver clear technical justification and comprehensive close-out reporting to confirm that ground improvement works meet design intent and performance specifications.
Slope Stability Analysis & Excavation Support
Comprehensive slope stability analysis for natural and engineered soil slopes, excavation support systems and retaining wall structures, including MSE berms and other reinforced or conventional earth systems. Assessments address global, internal and external failure modes through evaluation of soil stratigraphy, material variability, reinforcement configuration, groundwater conditions and loading effects. Analyses incorporate limit equilibrium and advanced numerical methods to quantify stability, deformation and sensitivity under static and seismic conditions. We also evaluate the stability performance of excavation support systems including anchored and braced walls, ensuring safe, efficient and constructible solutions under staged excavation conditions.
Soil–Structure Interaction Analysis
Orycta performs advanced soil–structure interaction analysis for piled raft foundations and large raft systems to evaluate load sharing mechanisms, settlement response and ground–foundation interaction under serviceability and ultimate limit states. Analyses are conducted using three-dimensional numerical modelling in PLAXIS 3D, incorporating soil non-linearity, foundation stiffness, construction staging and groundwater conditions. This approach enables realistic prediction of stress redistribution and displacement behaviour and provides a rational basis for deriving modulus of subgrade reaction values for structural verification. Parametric investigations are undertaken to assess sensitivity, optimize foundation configuration and enhance overall performance and design efficiency.
Geotechnical Database Development
Orycta develops structured and integrated geotechnical database environments through its XPLORE digital framework, transforming fragmented investigation and monitoring records into coherent and traceable datasets. Our services include spatial integration of ground investigation results, instrumentation data and project geometry to support interpretation, trend evaluation and performance assessment. By consolidating subsurface information into a unified digital environment, we establish a reliable single source of truth that enhances transparency, supports design validation and improves construction monitoring and asset management decisions.
Parametric Design & Design Optimization
Orycta applies parametric design methodologies and structured scenario-based analysis to evaluate performance, sensitivity and robustness of geotechnical and geostructural systems. We develop automated and variable-driven models to optimize foundation, excavation and retaining systems based on realistic ground parameters and loading conditions. Through systematic optimization studies, we refine geometry, reinforcement layouts and support configurations to achieve technically robust and economically efficient solutions.
Independent Design Review & Third-Party Verification
Orycta provides independent design review and third-party verification services for geotechnical and geostructural systems in support of regulatory submissions and formal approval processes. Our reviews assess design assumptions, ground parameter selection, analytical methodologies and overall system performance. We undertake structured technical evaluations of foundations, excavation support systems, retaining structures and ground improvement works to ensure consistency, reliability and defensible engineering justification. Our independent assessments facilitate efficient approvals, reduce review cycles and help mitigate technical and commercial risk.