Every civil engineering project begins underground, and the firms that understand the subsurface in three dimensions are the ones that deliver on time and on budget. Whether you’re designing excavations, tunnels, foundations, or dams, Earth Volumetric Studio gives your team the tools to build accurate 3D geologic and geotechnical models that reduce surprises, optimize designs, and communicate complex subsurface conditions to any audience.
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Gain a Competitive Edge
Win More Projects — Proposals backed by 3D volumetric models of site geology, cut/fill volumes, and subsurface conditions demonstrate the analytical rigor that owners and reviewers trust, setting your team apart from competitors still working with 2D cross-sections.
Reduce Project Costs — Quantify excavation volumes by material type, determine fill requirements, and identify geotechnical risks before construction begins. Studio’s volumetric calculations enable accurate bids and eliminate costly surprises during construction.
Minimize Construction Risk — Visualize geology along tunnel paths, beneath foundations, and around excavation boundaries in true 3D. Understanding the subsurface before you break ground means fewer change orders, safer operations, and projects that stay on schedule.
Communicate Clearly to Stakeholders — Transform complex geotechnical data into interactive 3D visualizations that any audience can immediately understand, from project owners and design engineers to construction teams and public review boards.
Greyhill site geology — complex stratigraphy with dipping layers, lenses, and eroded horizons modeled in Earth Volumetric Studio. Understanding this subsurface complexity is critical for excavation planning and foundation design. Rotate, zoom, and double-click to probe data. View more examples →
Applications Across Civil Engineering
Excavation & Earthworks — Quantify cut volumes by geologic material and determine total fill requirements to support accurate, fixed-price bids. Studio models the complete subsurface so you can optimize excavation designs and anticipate material handling needs before mobilization.
Tunnel & Highway Design — Model geology along proposed alignments and visualize the stratigraphy that construction will encounter. Studio’s tunnel cutting tool creates cutaway views through complex geologic models, helping engineers evaluate route alternatives and plan for varying ground conditions.
Foundations & Structural Assessment — Understand the volumetric properties of soil and rock beneath proposed structures. For high-rise construction, bridges, and critical infrastructure, Studio integrates borehole data, geophysical surveys, and lab results into 3D models that support geotechnical design and risk assessment.
Dams & Hydropower — Model the geology and hydrology of dam sites, levees, and hydropower facilities. Organizations including the U.S. Geological Survey, BC Hydro, and Mighty River Power use C Tech’s technology to characterize foundation conditions and assess structural integrity.
In the Field
Cost-Optimized Excavation for a Polish Shopping Center
Earth Volumetric Studio was used to determine a cost-optimized excavation design for a shopping center in Poland. By quantifying cut volumes by geologic material and determining total fill requirements, the project team obtained accurate fixed-price excavation bids, eliminating the guesswork that leads to cost overruns on large earthwork projects.
Florence's Fourth-Century Baptistery
In a landmark structural assessment project, Geostudi Astier of Livorno, Italy used C Tech's software to analyze the protruding gabled roof of Florence's fourth-century Baptistery, one of Italy's oldest churches, to protect its precious gold leaf and mosaic tile ceiling. Dual-frequency ground penetrating radar data was processed to determine radar dispersion, then combined with 3D resistivity surveys to volumetrically map the structural integrity of the roof. Regions with both high resistivity and high radar dispersion identified where bricks or mortar have fractures or voids. This non-destructive approach minimized the need for invasive testing, helping preserve the original mosaic tile artwork.
Hong Kong Karst Investigation for High-Rise Development
Created for the Hong Kong Geological Survey, this model investigates karst geology at the site of a multi-tower high-rise development. Studio's indicator kriging capabilities mapped the complex dissolution features, clay-filled cavities, and decomposed granite that define the site's geotechnical risk, information critical to foundation design for structures of this scale.
The Industry Standard
C Tech’s software is used by engineering firms, geotechnical consultants, and government agencies across six continents. From shopping center excavations to historic building restorations to hydropower facilities, Studio tackles the most challenging civil engineering projects in the world.
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