Geotechnical Investigations
Tunnel and foundation design requires reliable ground data. We logged and imaged more than 1,500 geotechnical boreholes drilled by the Riyadh Metro contractors, with interpretation reports classifying rock discontinuities and rock mass.
Geotechnical investigation services
Ground-investigation programmes
Designing the investigation programme around the structure and the site, and running it to handover.
Geotechnical drilling
Drilling geotechnical boreholes with the rig suited to the ground and the investigation depth.
Sampling and description
Taking disturbed and undisturbed samples and describing them under a documented protocol.
Discontinuity and rock-mass classification
Classifying rock discontinuities and rock-mass properties to support design decisions.
Interpretation reporting
Interpretation reports relating site measurements to design requirements.
Support to contractors and consultants
Working inside contractor and consultant teams on major infrastructure projects.
Other geoscience services
Ground investigation enquiries
Contact us regarding the site, the structure and the investigation programme.
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