Geotechnical Investigations

Geotechnical Investigations

To have the information’s about the physical properties of soil and rock, to design foundations for different structures and the Geo-tech investigations are performed.

Also Geo-tech Investigations are used in measuring the thermal resistivity of soils, oil and gas pipelines etc. Geotechnical investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site. Subsurface exploration usually involves soil sampling, laboratory tests of the soil samples etc.

In any geotechnical investigation, the general tasks are as follows:

• Determination of soil profile and groundwater status within the proposed site.
• Recommendations for foundation design and construction of various building structures and underground utilities.

• Recommendations for site preparation and surface drainage
• Recommendations for constructing parking areas and driveways (for light and heavy-duty asphalt paving).