SOHAM CONSULTING SERVICES
Geotechnical Investigation
Geotechnical engineering uses principles of soil mechanics and rock mechanics to investigate subsurface conditions and materials, determine the relevant physical/mechanical and chemical properties of these materials, evaluate, assess risks posed by site conditions, design earthworks and structure foundations, and monitor site conditions, earthwork and foundation construction.
Geotechnical investigation is a procedure that determines the stratigraphy (study of rocks) and relevant physical properties of the soil underlying the site. This is done to ensure that this substructure, which is eventually going to hold up homes, Bridges, Dams, Culvert, etc. is safe and enduring. Geotechnical investigations have acquired substantial importance in preventing human and material damage due to the earthquakes, foundation cracks, and other catastrophes.
Our Geotechnical Engineering services includes:
Field Tests
Laboratory Test
Salient Features
Team of well qualified engineers / personnel in geotechnics.
Soham Consulting Services has carried out number of investigations and has an unquestionable pedigree / track record.
Strong analytical capability including basement construction, Pile Group, Retaining Wall and Slope Stability Analysis.
Site investigation is an essential part to the successful completion of any civil engineering or building projects. Soham Consulting Services provides the full process as below.
Desk Study
Desk Study reports trace the historical development of the site along with identification of potential contamination issues which may affect the development.
Ground Investigation
Design of investigation appropriate to the development and anticipated ground conditions to ensure best advice is given to formulate economic and safe design.
Contamination Assessment
Assessment of levels of contaminants in soil and water reviewed in respect of the development and associated risk.
Geotechnical Analysis
Where ground moment may affect a development we can undertake detailed analysis such as slope stability or heave to assist structural design.
Field Work
Soham Consulting Services offers a wide range of exploratory methods including rotary boreholes, window sampling in-situ testing and trial pits.
Field work is controlled by our Geotechnical Engineers / Supervisors who continuously monitor progress and ensure that sufficient and relevant data is obtained for the proposed development.
Analytical Capability
All necessary analysis is carried out in-house using both in-house and commercial computer programs such as AutoCAD and Geo5 Software for bore log and soil profiles.
Typical analysis conducted in :
Shallow foundation and deep foundation analysis and recommendations
Earth and rock slope stability analysis
Retaining wall evaluation
Reinforced slop design
Geo-fiber applications
Construction phase monitoring
Pavement evaluation and design
Independent geotechnical reviews
Retaining walls and slopes
Basement heave
Geotechnical Services
Field Tests
Drilling and Sampling
Excavating Trial Pits
Auger Boring
Rotary Drilling
Core Drilling
Collecting Disturbed & Undisturbed Samples
Field Testing
Standard Penetration Test
Permeability Test
Block Vibration Test
Seismic Refraction Test
Cross hole Seismic Test
Electric Resistivity Test
Foundation Recommendations
Shallow Foundation
Deep Foundation
Ground Improvement
Deep Excavations
Retention Systems
Labrotory Tests
Soil
Natural Moisture Content
Mechanical Analysis (Sieve and Hydrometer)
Atterberg's Limits
Shrinkage Limit
Filed Density / Bulk Density
Free swell Index
Swell Pressure
Direct Shear Test
Triaxial Shear Test
Consolidation Test
Proctor Compaction Test
California Bearing Ratio
Lab Permeability Test
Rock
Density / Specific Gravity
Water Absorption
Unconfined Crushing Strength
Point Load Test
Triaxial Test
Modulus of Elasticity
Chemical
pH
Sulphates
Chlorides