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We provide complete geotechnical investigation and analysis to ensure safe, economical, and sustainable foundation design for all types of structures.

Our services include:

·         Borehole drilling, sampling, and in-situ testing (SPT, CPT, Plate Load, Field Density, etc.)

·         Laboratory soil testing for strength, compressibility, and classification

·         Foundation design and bearing capacity assessment

·         Slope stability, settlement, and ground improvement solutions

·         Pavement subgrade evaluation and geotechnical consultancy

 

 

1.      SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATIONS (DRILLING & SAMPLING PROCEDURES)

·         Rotary Drilling (ASTM D5783)

·         Sampling

 

2.      FIELD TEST

·         Standard Penetration Test - S.P.T (ASTM D 1586)

·         Groundwater Measurement

§  In Situ Permeability Test:

- In Situ Permeability Test by Constant Head Test (ASTM D 2434)

- In Situ Permeability Test – Packer Test (ASTM D 1586)

- In Situ Permeability Test – Falling Head Test (ASTM D 5093)

·         Soil Resistivity Test

·         Test Pit

·         Piezometer

·         Plate Load Test

 

3.      LABORATORY TESTING

·         Physical & Mechanical Tests:

§  For soil material:

- Moisture content (ASTM D 2216).

- Specific gravity (ASTM D-854).

- Atterberg limits (ASTM D-423 & D 424).

- Sieve analysis, and hydrometer analysis (ASTM D-422).

- Direct shear test (AASHTO T-236).

- Compressive test if needed (ASTM D-2166).

- Tri-axial compression test if needed (optional). (ASTM D-2850)

- Swelling potential for cohesive soils if needed.

 

§  For rock cores, if needed (optional).

- Unconfined compression test (ASTM D-2939 - 71a).

- Bulk density (MRDTM 304).

 

·         Chemical Tests:

 

- PH index (ASTM D-4972)

- Sulphate content (ASTM D-516).

- Chloride content (ASTM D-512).