Soil Investigation

Sub Soil Exploration & Testing, Plate Load Testing, Pilling Testing, Materials Testing – Bricks, Chips, Sand, Water, Steel, Bitumen…etc.

🧱 Sub Soil Exploration & Testing

This process involves examining the layers beneath the ground to understand soil composition, strength, and bearing capacity. It helps engineers determine the suitability of the site for construction and design safe foundations.

⚙️ Plate Load Testing

A field test used to measure the load-bearing capacity of soil directly. It involves applying incremental loads on a steel plate placed on the ground to assess settlement behavior — crucial for foundation design.

🏗️ Piling Testing

Performed to evaluate the strength and integrity of piles used in deep foundations. It ensures that piles can safely transfer structural loads to deeper, stable soil layers.

🧪 Materials Testing

This includes laboratory and field tests on construction materials such as:

▹ Bricks: Checked for compressive strength and water absorption.

▹ Chips & Sand: Tested for gradation, cleanliness, and density.

▹ Water: Assessed for pH and impurities to ensure suitability for mixing concrete.

▹ Steel: Verified for tensile strength and ductility.

▹ Bitumen: Tested for viscosity, penetration, and softening point to ensure road durability.

🔍 Geotechnical & material verification — reliable foundation starts with precise testing