Site Charactirization and 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 landslides, seismic risk, ground instability, and erosion. 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.
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Orycta delivers rigorous geotechnical data analysis and interpretation to transform complex field and laboratory data into clear, reliable engineering insights. We evaluate soil and rock properties, assess ground behavior, and integrate multiple data sources to support sound design, risk management, and decision-making. Our approach reduces uncertainty and ensures geotechnical recommendations are practical, defensible, and aligned with project objectives.
Foundation Design
Orycta provides geotechnical foundation design services for shallow foundations, raft foundations, and piled systems. Our designs address bearing capacity, settlement, load transfer, and ground–structure interaction to ensure safety, performance, and constructability. We develop efficient, code-compliant foundation solutions tailored to site conditions, loading requirements, and project constraints.
Shoring Dresign
Orycta provides geotechnical shoring design solutions to support safe and efficient excavation and construction. Our services include the design of temporary and permanent shoring systems such as soldier piles and lagging, sheet piles, secant and tangent pile walls, braced excavations, and tieback systems. We address earth pressures, groundwater conditions, deformation control, and constructability to deliver safe, economical, and code-compliant designs.
Advance Numerical Modelling (2D/3D Finite Elements)
Orycta delivers advanced numerical modelling and analysis using 2D and 3D finite element methods in PLAXIS 2D and PLAXIS 3D to evaluate complex ground behavior and soil–structure interaction. Our services support the design and assessment of foundations, excavations, retaining systems, and geohazards under static and dynamic loading conditions. We apply parametric design approaches to efficiently explore design alternatives, quantify sensitivity and risk, and optimize performance while accounting for non-linear material behavior, staged construction, and groundwater effects.
Soil Improvement | Soil Remediation
Orycta provides soil improvement and remediation solutions to enhance ground performance and mitigate unsuitable or contaminated soil conditions. Our services include the assessment, design, and verification of ground improvement techniques such as densification, stabilization, reinforcement, and replacement, as well as remediation strategies for contaminated soils. We develop practical, site-specific solutions that improve bearing capacity, control settlement, reduce risk, and support safe, sustainable development.
Slope Stability Analysis
Comprehensive slope stability analysis for soil slopes and retaining wall systems, including MSE berms and other reinforced or conventional earth structures. 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, supporting safe, efficient, and constructible designs.
Soil–Structure Interaction Studies
Soil–structure interaction studies for piled raft foundations and oversized raft systems, evaluating load sharing, settlement behavior, and ground–foundation interaction under serviceability and ultimate limit states. Analyses are performed using advanced 3D numerical modelling in PLAXIS 3D accounting for soil non-linearity, foundation stiffness, construction staging, and groundwater effects. Parametric studies are applied to optimize foundation layout, performance, and design efficiency.
GIS and Monitoring Data Integration & Visualization
GIS-based solutions developed through Orycta’s XPLORE platform to integrate, manage, and visualize geotechnical, geospatial, and monitoring data. Services include spatial representation of ground investigation results, instrumentation and monitoring datasets, and project geometry to support interpretation, trend analysis, and performance assessment. These tools provide clear, accessible insights for design validation, construction support, and ongoing asset management.
Parametric Design & Independent Design Review and Optimization
Parametric design methodologies and independent third-party design reviews for geotechnical and geostructural systems to assess performance, sensitivity, and robustness. Services include verification of design assumptions, validation of analysis methods, and optimization of foundation, excavation, and retaining systems through automated and scenario-based studies. Independent reviews are undertaken to support regulatory approvals and facilitate submissions to authorities such as Dubai Municipality (DM) and Dubai Development Authority (DDA), providing clear, defensible technical justification that streamlines approval processes and reduces project risk.