Geotechnical and Tunnelling Engineering Consulting - Monitoring - Testing

, SILEX ENGENHARIA MTC design safe, vital underground passages for transit utilities. Using advanced soil mechanics and cutting-edge  solutions  we navigate complex geology to minimize ground settlement. Our expertise turns challenging subterranean environments into predictable, high-performing infrastructure assets. 

 Our team of geotechnical engineers, geologists and engineering geologists have international experience in research, contracting and consulting 

Our technical team evaluate soil, rock, and groundwater conditions to design safe deep foundations, slopes stability, dewatering projects, monitoring, numerical modelling, etc.  and mitigate earth-related risks for infrastructure and building projects. 

 Silex Engenharia MTC delivers advanced Geotechnical BIM modeling to eliminate subsurface unknowns in urban and road infrastructure. We transform traditional 2D soil logs into data-rich, 3D digital twins that integrate smoothly with your structural designs. By visualizing complex geology before construction begins, we empower municipalities and contractors to identify foundation clashes, accurately calculate earthworks, and mitigate structural risks early. 

 Silex Engenharia MTC delivers high-precision Structural BIM modeling for complex urban and industrial infrastructure. We transform engineering concepts into intelligent, data-rich 3D digital twins optimized for underground transit, metro stations, bridges, and heavy industrial facilities. By integrating structural elements with geotechnical data, our models ensure absolute coordination between the ground and the structure, eliminating costly site modifications. 

 Silex Engenharia MTC delivers state-of-the-art Geotechnical Monitoring Solutions (remote monitoring ACKCIO and LIDAR monitoring) designed to protect critical highway and rail infrastructure. We replace manual checks with fully automated, remote instrumentation networks that provide real-time data on ground movement, pore water pressure, and structural shift. By continuously tracking subsurface behavior, we empower operators to detect risks early, prevent catastrophic failures, and ensure uninterrupted transit operations. 

AFT-Cell® Bi-Directional Static Load Test on Piles (Osterberg type) for axial compression test, lateral test and traction test in large instrumented piles.

Thermal Integrity Profiling (TIP), is a non-destructive test method that uses the natural heat generated by curing concrete to assess the quality, consistency, and structural shape of cast-in-place deep foundations like drilled shafts and bored piles 

Silex Engenharia MTC leverages industry-leading Leapfrog software to deliver high-fidelity 3D geological modelling for complex geotechnical and tunneling projects. We transform fragmented, traditional soil borings and geophysical data into continuous, dynamic subsurface models. This advanced spatial visualization allows engineering teams to accurately interpret complex rock mass classifications, fault zones, and groundwater behavior long before excavation begins.

 Silex Engenharia MTC engineers high-performance dewatering and groundwater drawdown systems to ensure dry, stable, and risk-free conditions for deep geotechnical excavations and tunneling projects. Managing subterranean water flow is one of the most critical challenges in underground infrastructure. Our team designs customized hydrological interventions, including deep wells, wellpoint networks, and vacuum systems—that suppress hydrostatic pressure, mitigate ground settlement, and safeguard surrounding urban structures.