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GeotechnicsTunnellingInfrastructureSpecial Foundation EngineeringWater Resources

Geotechnical Field Investigations for Reliable Ground Data

Geotechnical field investigations provide the essential ground data required for the safe design, assessment and delivery of construction projects. Using boreholes, probing, sampling and in situ testing, we assess the ground profile, soil density and bearing capacity, as well as the hydraulic and thermal properties of the subsurface directly on site.

Our experts plan and coordinate the investigation programme, carry out exploratory works and on-site-measurements, and collect representative samples for laboratory analysis. This enables us to provide coordinated field and laboratory services throughout the investigation process.

The results form the basis for geotechnical investigation reports, infiltration assessments, geotechnical evaluations and well-informed design and construction decisions.

 

Our Geotechnical Field Services 

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Boreholes, Exploratory Works and Probing

  • Small-diameter dynamic probing boreholes
  • Dynamic probing
  • Core drilling
  • Trial pits
  • Collection of disturbed and undisturbed soil samples

Bearing Capacity and Compaction Testing

  • Static plate load tests
  • Dynamic plate load tests
  • In situ density testing

Groundwater and Infiltration Investigations

  • Installation of groundwater monitoring wells
  • Groundwater sampling
  • Pumping tests
  • Infiltration tests
  • Determination of infiltration rates
  • Assessment of site-specific infiltration potential
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Additional Field Services

  • Soil gas sampling
  • Geophysical investigations
  • Instrumentation-based investigations
  • Earthworks supervision
  • Quality control and third-party testing
  • Sampling of aggregates
  • Sediment sampling using a UWITEC corer
  • Radon measurements

Practices

GeotechnicsTunnellingInfrastructureSpecial Foundation EngineeringWater Resources

Insight

From Field Investigation to Laboratory Analysis

Our geotechnical laboratories complement our field investigations by providing key data on the composition, strength, deformation behaviour and permeability of the ground.

Our Lab Practices

Geotechnical Field Investigation in Practice

Speak to Our Geotechnical Experts

Are you planning a geotechnical investigation or do you require testing during construction? Our experts will develop a suitable investigation programme and coordinate boreholes, probing, sampling and in situ testing required for your project.

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Sebastian Bialek

Field/ Laboratory Generalist

Sebastian Bialek isthepointof contact for our ground freezing and geotechnical laboratory. He analyses soil samples for projects in Europe, Australia, the United States, and Kazakhstan.

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Manuel Quilisch

Project Manager

As a Project Manager, Manuel Quilisch is responsible for geotechnical site investigations and foundation consulting and contributes to projects in transport infrastructure, general and specialist geotechnical engineering, and geotechnical construction supervision.

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