Nevada's steep slope drilling challenges concentrate in the Basin and Range province's fault-block mountains, where I-80 and US-93 cross volcanic and sedimentary rock faces steepened by the same tectonic activity that created the state's distinctive alternating basin-and-range topography.
GSI draws on its SPIDER excavator work when scoping projects like this one across the state.
GSI's SPIDER excavators position drilling equipment on Nevada's fault-steepened volcanic and sedimentary faces, reaching terrain the Basin and Range province's tectonic history has made unusually abrupt. This draws directly on GSI's Soil Nail Launcher™ work.
Anchored platforms secure Nevada drilling equipment to fault-block mountain faces lacking a natural bench, a recurring condition along the state's steepest highway corridors. GSI's soil nailing capability supports this step.
Rope access technicians handle Nevada's most extreme fault-block terrain, drilling by hand and pneumatic tools where the Basin and Range's characteristic steep faces defeat other equipment. This is one application of GSI's broader engineers expertise.
GSI often considers transportation infrastructure alongside this work when scoping Nevada projects.
Engineered for Nevada's conditions. GSI's Nevada steep slope fleet is built for the abrupt grade changes the Basin and Range province's fault-block tectonics produce across the state's highway network. GSI's general contractors and our case studies experience backs this approach.
Design/build delivery. One team carries the project from design to install — closing the gap between what's designed and what's built.
NDOT specification compliance. Documentation and field practices satisfy state DOT specifications from initial design submittal.
GSI's engineers are ready to assess steep slope drilling conditions at your Nevada site.
