ABOUT US

THE FIRM

THE TEAM

The firm constitutes a dynamic and experienced team of Civil Engineers and Geologists, fully automated and is independent of contractors or suppliers; a basic choice, for its organization and operation. The permanent scientific staff of the firm with specialized geotechnical – geological knowledge and experience in planning, studying and investigating Civil Engineering and Geology works, provides high quality services, that ensure both, technical soundness and optimal economy for the projects. Moreover, depending on the requirements of the projects, the firm collaborates with specialized technical consultants, who contribute with their expertise, in dealing with complex problems.

Furthermore, the firm has long-term cooperation with subcontractors for the execution of all types of drilling and laboratory tests supervised by the Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works.

INDICATIVE LIST OF COSTUMERS

The firm «GeoPraxis G.P – Anestis S. Avramidis» provides supervising and technical consulting services to public and private sector for major infrastructure works, such as:

• ANYSIS P.C.
• HPC PASECO Ltd.
• PEOPLE PRIVATE COMPANY P.C.
• Municipal and Regional Authorities.
• Athens International Airport
• Egnatia Odos SA
• Hellenic Petroleum SA (ELPE)
• Hellenic Aluminum Industry SA (ELVAL)
• EPEM SA
• Infrastructure, Building and Industrial Construction Project Contractors.
• MOREAS SA
• OSE SA
• Ministry of Environment
• Ministry of Rural Development and Food
• Ministry of Transport
• Ministry of Interior

The firm operates not only in Greece, but also abroad, including major projects in Georgia, Cyprus, Azerbaijan, Sultanate of Oman, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the USA, etc

The firm collaborates not only with well-established Greek consulting firms, but also with international firms such as: AECOM – UK,, HPC AG – Germany, Libanconsult – Lebanon , Arthur D. Little – UK, Heidemij NV – Holland, Woodward Clyde Consultants-USA, Black and Veatch Science and Technology-ΗΠΑ, Menard Inc.- USA, Chambers Development Inc-USA.

SERVICES

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS & STUDIES

Geological Mapping

Geological Profiles and Cross Sections

Special Thematic and Auxiliary Maps

Geological mapping of open cuts

Mapping of Underground Works and Caves

Rock Quality Determination – Rock Mass Classification

Statistical representation of discontinuities – Potential failure mode determination

Identification of water sources

Investigation/evaluation of Borrow Pits – disposal sites – Quarries

Reports of Geological Studies

Reports of Geological – Geotechnical Assessments

Geophysical Investigations

Studies of Geological Assessment of areas for Urban Planning – Development

Water well drillings – Pumping Tests – Water Sampling (Planning, Monitoring, Processing and Evaluation of results)

Mathematical Models for Simulating Groundwater Aquifers / Plume Spreading

Evaluation of Ground Water Resources

Hydrogeological Mapping

Hydrological Analysis in Hydrogeological Studies

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS

Exploratory drilling and sampling in soil and rock for inland and near shore projects

Exploratory pits and sampling

Execution of “in situ” tests

• Determination in situ of soil density by the method of disturbed and undisturbed sample
• Determination in situ of soil density by the method sand and cone
• Determination in situ of California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
• Plate Loading Testing
• Permeability Test by LEFRANC or MAAG methods
• LUGEON pressure Test
• Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
• Pressuremeter Test
  – Pile Load Test

Laboratory Tests (all types for):

• Soils
• Rocks
• Aggregates and Concrete

GEOTECHNICAL STUDIES

Assessment/Evaluation of geotechnical investigation data for civil engineering project

Landslide Rehabilitation & Stabilization Studies

Earthwork Studies for highways, railways, roads, ports etc. {Embankments (with or without mechanical reinforcement ) – Cuts (retained or not)}

Dam – Reservoir Studies

Geotechnical Design of Bridges, Over & Underpasses, Culverts, Retaining walls etc.)

Geotechnical Design of buildings (industrial, residential, etc)

Cut Retaining Studies (Temporary and Permanent Retaining)

Soil improvement studies (stone columns, jet grouting, preloading, wick drains, etc

Pavement Studies

Ground water lowering studies

Geotechnical studies for port facilities

Studies on rehabilitation/expansion of existing

dumpsites and development of new Landfills

Studies on utility trench networks, for installation of gas, water, sewerage pipelines

GEOENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS & SERVICES

Special Hydrogeological Studies (Landfills, cemeteries, etc.)

Study and installation of groundwater quality control system (sampling, etc.)

CONSULTING SERVICES

Geotechnical Consulting Services in civil engineering projects

• Dams
• Port facilities
• Road works (motorways, urban and interurban roads etc.)
• Railway Projects
• Soil improvement

Project Construction supervision services

Expert Advisory

Construction Quality Control

Research and Development Projects

PRESENTATION – EXPERIENCE

The firm «Anestis S. Avramidis» has been established for the high quality geotechnical, geological, geoenvironmental services it provides in the field of Civil Engineering works. Besides its long experience, the individual expertise of its members guarantees the selection of the optimal techno-economical solution for each project.

Representative studies of projects undertaken or participated in and successfully carried out by «Anestis S. Avramidis» are listed below.