Matthew Norris
columbia maryland
Matthew Norris is an expert in civil and environmental engineering. In 1998 he founded the geotechnical engineering company, Geolab, based out of Columbia, Maryland. Geolab, or Geotechnical Laboratories, Inc., provides specialized geotechnical assistance to a wide range of clients through geotechnical testing, inspection, and environmental services. The company has successfully completed numerous private, commercial, industrial, educational, and governmental projects across Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Delaware.
Attending the University of Maryland in College Park, Matthew Norris earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and later went on to earn his Master’s of Engineering degree.
Matthew Norris is an expert in the geotechnical and civil engineering industry with over thirty years of experience. Matthew Norris is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the National Society of Professional Engineers, and the American Society for Testing & Materials.
His experience includes:
-corrugated metal, ductile iron and reinforced concrete pipe inspection;
-plate glass evaluation;
-polymer modified mortars;
-sprayed-on fireproofing;
-masonry production evaluation;
-chemical and physical analysis of cements, limes and pozzolans;
-industrial production quality control;
-chemical stabilization of soils
-bituminous and Portland cement concrete mix designs
-geogrid reinforced roadway base design;
-reinforced slope design
-retaining wall design
-expert witness testimony
-project quality control
-soil and aggregate testing and evaluation
-SuperSpan shape control
-Phase I/II Site Assessments