Soil-driven design support for shoreline protection and earth retention systems
D.W. Kozera, Inc. provides geotechnical engineering services for the design and evaluation of waterfront structures, including bulkheads, seawalls, and revetments. Our team delivers soil parameters, stability analyses, and design recommendations to support structural and coastal engineers in selecting and sizing systems that resist lateral earth pressures, wave forces, and long-term settlement. Services are tailored to meet performance goals while accounting for tidal variations, surcharge loads, and constructability in challenging shoreline environments.
From new construction to rehabilitation of aging structures, we offer practical, site-specific guidance that supports long-term shoreline stability and infrastructure resilience.
Services Offered
- Soil Characterization and Geotechnical Analysis for Wall and Slope Systems
- Earth Pressure and Tieback Load Calculations for Sheet Pile and Soldier Pile Walls
- Seawall and Bulkhead Design Input for Gravity, Cantilevered, and Anchored Systems
- Revetment and Riprap Stability Assessment under Wave and Tidal Conditions
- Global and Internal Stability Analysis for Earth Retention and Slope Reinforcement
- Settlement and Bearing Capacity Evaluation for Wall Foundations
- Support for Marine Construction Permitting and Agency Review
- Integration with Hydrologic, Structural, and Environmental Design Teams
Why Work with D.W. Kozera?
- Deep Specialization in Coastal and Tidal Geotechnics
We bring decades of experience with Mid-Atlantic shoreline soils, helping design teams manage uncertainty and reduce risk in complex marine environments. - Clear, Actionable Engineering Support
Our analyses are tailored to project-specific loads, permitting needs, and construction realities, providing practical recommendations and seamless collaboration. - Integrated Solutions from Design Through Construction
From early coordination to field implementation, we partner with contractors and engineers to keep shoreline stabilization projects moving forward on schedule.
Shoreline protection systems are only as strong as the soils beneath them. Contact D.W. Kozera to request geotechnical design support for your waterfront wall or stabilization project.
