Geotechnical Investigation and Geophysical Survey

Geotechnical Investigation and Geophysical Survey

Material Lab provides geotechnical investigation (Surface and Subsurface explorations) services to architects, developers, consultants and contractors. These investigations are performed to guide the consultants and the designers in designing the suitable type of the foundations or to provide general information regarding the subsurface conditions. The surface exploration includes geologic mapping, geophysical methods and photogrammetry. Subsurface exploration usually involves drilling of boreholes up to the required depth and collecting samples for further laboratory tests. Material Lab has vast experience developing subsurface investigations and geotechnical laboratory testing programs tailored to meet our customer’s requirements. Our professional team of geotechnical engineers and geologists has diversified experience in monitoring investigations as well as classifying the materials. Site specific laboratory testing based on the end use of the data are designed to determine soil and rock parameters required for geotechnical analysis and design. The inconsistency and composition of the land requires the use of suitable drilling technique and machine. Material Lab extensive experience in the field of Geotechnical Investigations ensures to provide the right kind of the machine for the right applications.

Core Services

We at Material Lab provides wide range of geotechnical investigation services to the

construction and allied industries. These includes but not limited to the following

List Of Testing Services

Geotechnical
Sr. No
Description of Test
Test Method
1
Ground Water Level Monitoring and Sampling Using Peizometers
BS 5930 Cls 23.2, Cls 27.5 & Cls. 47.2.7
2
Disturbed Bulk Soil Sampling Using Percussion Drilling by Bailer / Auger
BS 5930 Cls. 23.3
3
Rock Sampling Using HQ, HWF, PWF Techniques with Rotary Drilling
BS 5930 Cls. 22
4
Falling Head / Rising Head / Constant Head Permeability Test
BS 1377
5
Packer Test (Permeability in Rock)
BS 5930
6
CPT / CPTU Test Using Peizometer / Dissipotion Test

BS 5930

BS 1377

7
Pressure Meter Test
ASTM D 4719
8
Sampling Disturbed and Undisturbed Samples

a. Shell by tube in cohesive soil

b. SPT in soil

c. Core in rock

d. Bulk soil sampling