Geotechnical Site
Investigations
What is Site Investigation?
BHM Geotechnical investigation maintains the latest technology and advanced field testing equipment for investigation purposes. BHM also has laboratory testing equipment to carry out geotechnical surveys.
Geotechnical investigations in Sydney, Australia are conducted to get information on the physical properties of soil for planned projects and to repair subsurface conditions that have caused damage to earthworks and structures.
In addition, geotechnical investigations are used to determine the thermal resistivity of soils or backfill materials for underground transmission lines, oil and gas pipelines, radioactive waste disposal, and solar thermal storage systems. Ground investigation in Sydney, Australia by BHM geotechnical is a class apart.
A geotechnical investigation will also work on surface exploration and subsurface exploration of the site. Soil sampling and laboratory examinations of the soil samples recovered are common practices in subsurface exploration.
Offshore investigation
For geotechnical offshore investigation, BHM uses up-to-date technology to take samples through borehole drilling, sampling, and piezometer testing. BHM geotechnical engineers test accurately and quantify the ground conditions of the site. Soil samples are examined at the in-house lab to determine the design parameters.
Ground investigation
Geologic mapping, geophysical approaches, and photogrammetric are examples of surface exploration; it is as simple as a geotechnical professional going about the site to assess the ground investigation.
Understanding ground conditions is a crucial aspect of the planning and construction of the building (which includes various types of structures such as foundations, excavation pits, land reclamation, beach nourishment, and so on). BHM geotechnical surveys proved in the market for their standard approaches.
The geotechnical investigation focuses on their nature and extent. These are two crucial aspects that depend on the structure type and finding out the difficulty of the structure and anticipated ground conditions. The ground investigation by BHM geotechnical is top-notch.
Geotechnical Survey
Before planning any structure, it might be your dream house, an industrial plant, a multiplex theater, shopping complex, warehouse, multi-story building, or large-scale products like bullet trains. Geotechnical investigation is indispensable. BHM Geotechnical investigations in Sydney, Australia is a well-known firm due to its advancement in technology and adept engineers.
BHM geotechnical investigations include as follows
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Laboratory testing of soils
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Surface drainage
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Site improvement
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Footing inspection and foundation soil capacity
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Pavement design
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Regular and advance constructed QA/QC
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Project management
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Slope stability assessment
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Have Questions? Let’s Clear Them Up
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A typical site investigation would consist of the following stages:
- Desktop study (Literature review);
- Site walkover;
- Field investigation (includes soil/rock sampling);
- Laboratory testing (if required);
- Compile report.
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Site investigations are a vital stage of construction as it obtains geotechnical and/or environmental data on the proposed site through sampling and visual observations.
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The preliminary (phase 1) investigation contains a detailed appraisal of the site’s history and a report based on a visual site inspection and assessment.
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A detailed (Phase 2) investigation provides information about the extent and degree of contamination. It should also include an assessment of the risk posed by the contaminants to health and the environment.
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Phase 2 Site Investigations are required where the results and recommendations presented in the Phase 1 investigation outline the requirement for further investigation.
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This may vary depending on the size of the site and sampling taking place on the site.
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