Welcome to Marvin E. Davis & Associates, Inc.
Located in South Reno just off the Damonte Ranch Parkway exit, Marvin E. Davis & Associates, Inc. (MDA) has over 20 years experience in Civil and Geotechnical Engineering in the Reno/Tahoe Area. We are dedicated to providing high quality geotechnical engineering services to a broad client base throughout Northern Nevada and Northern California.
Throughout the years, MDA has built its business on client referrals. Our firm has set itself apart from others in the industry by focusing on the challenging issues of the Tahoe Basin and Northern Nevada/California Terrain.
Throughout the years, MDA has built its business on client referrals. Our firm has set itself apart from others in the industry by focusing on the challenging issues of the Tahoe Basin and Northern Nevada/California Terrain.
Our Services
Our services encompass everything from the initial geotechnical investigation all the way through the construction stage for construction inspection and observation to materials testing.
Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical Evaluations, Geotechnical and Geologic Hazard Investigations, Fault Studies, and Seismic Hazard Evaluations
Specialized Design
- Best Management Practices Design
- Storm Water Pollution Prevention Design
- Grading and Drainage
- On Site Disposal Systems
- Slope Repairs
- Shoreline Protection
- Wetlands Restoration
Inspection
- Inspection of concrete reinforcement (epoxy, expansion anchors, non-shrink grout, shotcrete and gunite)
- Structural masonry and mortar and/or grout inspection
- Inspection of pre-stressed and post-tensioned concrete and soil nails
- Inspection and field testing of concrete during placement (slump, air content, etc.)
- Inspection of sprayed-applied/thin film intumescent fireproofing
- Special inspection of shop/field steel frame fabrication, high strength bolting and welding
- Non-Destructive Testing: Ultrasonic and Magnetic particle weld inspection
- Observation of stripping and grubbing
- Inspection of foundation excavation
- Observation and approval of rock fills
Materials Testing
- Observation and compaction testing of engineered fills
- Observation and inspection of pier and pile construction
- Compression testing of concrete cylinders
- Testing and inspection of asphalt and PCC pavement construction
- Special inspection of off-site fabrication of pre-cast concrete members