Geotechnical tests are performed by geotechnical experts and geologists who can understand the properties of the soil before an entire structure is built. Most construction companies have these geotechnical site engineers on their payrolls. Some construction companies have geotechnical testing services that help dig up the earth and find out what exists underneath it. Geotechnical investigations are thus all about conducting a variety of tests such as:

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Geotechnical engineering is a branch of civil engineering that deals with the behavior of the materials found on the Earth. It has a wide range of application such as mining, petroleum, defense, etc. The geotechnical engineering works on two principle: Rock and soil mechanics. The engineering process deals with the analysis of the surface of the earth. The site condition before the analysis gives an idea of the soil structure, composition, determines the appropriateness of building the construction foundation.

The TGVK geotech engineering services provides various services linked with geotechnical engineering works, such as follows: Continue reading →

When buildings are constructed on areas with high soil sensitivity there is a need for geotechnical testing services. Construction of dams, high walls, power plants, tunnels, etc., requires prior soil testing to avoid any future accidents or damage. The soil is analyzed from on-shore and off-shore sites of the construction area. Different types of tests are available on the list such as static testing, dynamic testing, hydrometer analysis, Atterberg limits, pH, proctors, resistivity, soil density, California bearing ratio, water content in the soil, unconfined compression tests, triaxial compression tests, compaction tests, hydraulic conductivity tests, Particle-size analysis, permeability tests, expansion index test, consolidation tests, and direct shear tests. Continue reading →

It has been rightly said that a project’s risk lies in the ground. Geotechnical engineering services helps assess what effects the ground may have on the built structures or on the other hand what effect the work can have on the surroundings. Most of the complex projects in the world have hired hired a team of geotechnical engineers to ensure that the plan is carried out successfully. Some responsibilities of geotechnical engineers include assessing landslides, ascertaining the slope stability and finally evaluating the impact of ground movement risks on a structure.

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