Principals
Jeff R. Barrow, P.E. LEED AP
Jeff R. Barrow, P.E. LEED AP
Jeff R. Barrow, P.E. LEED AP
CEO
MS Geotechnical Engineering
University of Cincinnati (2004)
BS Civil Engineering
University of Washington (1998)
Andrew J. Lageman, P.E.
Jeff R. Barrow, P.E. LEED AP
Jeff R. Barrow, P.E. LEED AP
President
MS Geotechnical Engineering
University of Kentucky (2007)
BS Civil Engineering
University of Kentucky (2006)
Justin K. Amlung, P.E.
Jeff R. Barrow, P.E. LEED AP
Justin K. Amlung, P.E.
Vice President of Engineering
MS Civil Engineering
University of Oklahoma (2020)
BS Civil Engineering
University of Louisville (2013)
Geotechnical Engineering
Since 2011, Civil Solutions employees have evaluated, designed, remedied, and/or managed the construction of a large number of retaining walls for landslides repairs around the Greater Cincinnati Area. Remediations have required emergency permitting, accelerated design and/or construction schedules, complicated design requirements and calculations to ensure slope stability. Unique and alternative approaches to meet a client’s budget or project specifications have been required. Civil Solutions’ ability to assess active landslides, prepare a cost-effective solution, and subsequently design and construct that solution is unparalleled.
Engineering Design
The complex geologic history of the Greater Cincinnati Area requires advanced geotechnical engineering principles. Civil Solutions performs a variety of geotechnical engineering design services including:
- Subsurface Exploration
- Deep Foundation Design
- Slope Stability Analysis
- Landslide Causation Studies & Remediation
- Earth Retention Design
Temporary Earth Retention
Temporary Earth Retention
Temporary Earth Retention
A five-story residential structure was planned at a university campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. The development included a multi-level parking garage and a mixed-use structure containing nearly 200 residential units. Excavations in excess of 25 feet were required to construct the basement level of the parking garage.
Civil Solutions designed a system of temporary earth retention to accommodate the construction sequence and protect the adjacent streets, utilities and structures. The shoring system was composed of a soldier pile retaining wall with temporary wood lagging. Once completed, the system amounted approximately 15,000 square-feet of exposed wall façade. In addition, the concrete contractor utilized the retaining wall as a one-side form during construction of the exterior foundation walls. The design and application allowed the contractor the place concrete within tight access constraints without damaging the existing structures.
Emergency Stabilization
Temporary Earth Retention
Temporary Earth Retention
Torrential rainfall and damaged underground utilities exacerbated a landslide at a condominium complex in Harrison, Ohio. The scarp extended to the downslope edge of the residential structure, requiring the building to be temporarily condemned. Nearly 30 residents were relocated while the necessary building stabilization and slope repair were performed.
Civil Solutions responded quickly and prepared a building stabilization design consisting of soil nails and shotcrete. Downslope of the soil nail wall, our Construction Management department coordinated all necessary utility repairs, backfill placement and slope reconstruction.
Engineering Projects
Ohio State University - IHSC