What is Geotechnical Investigation and How does this Task Perform?

Geotechnical Investigation is a branch in civil engineering responsible for the study and evaluation of earth structures and their behavior as well as other earthworks or features. Geotechnical Investigation is carried out through the use of different techniques and equipment to evaluate and detect the presence of geotechnical problems. Geotechnical Investigation is carried out for many applications, including the structural integrity of buildings, tunnels, bridges, pipelines, power generating plants, metallurgy, oil & gas development, exploration, mineral exploration, crust formation studies, and earth studies. Geotechnical Investigation is executed for a wide range of commercial and civil applications.

Geotechnical Investigation Service Providers

Geotechnical Investigation Service providers offer a wide range of geotechnical analysis and related services to suit all requirements. Geotechnical Investigation Service providers provide analytical services, geotechnical consulting services, and geological investigation. Geotechnical Investigation was introduced in Pakistan in 1970 as a division of civil engineering with the support of the Planning and Building Industry Research Organization (PABIO). Geotechnical Investigation was first able to generate public awareness about the hazards of geotechnical activities in the country.

Importance of Geotechnical Investigation Services

Geotechnical Investigation is an efficient way to detect any kind of deformity in earth structures and can be used for a variety of applications. Geotechnical Investigation plays a crucial role in locating natural resources, monitoring and analyzing the earth's structures, and evaluating the safety parameters of those resources. Geotechnical Investigation helps in minimizing the ecological damages by assessing and correcting deformities on earth structures. Geotechnical Investigation finds application in a wide range of fields such as petroleum exploration, geotechnical risk management, earth surveys, environmental assessment, mineral exploration, surveying, and reimaging. Geotechnical Investigation Service can be broadly divided into three categories, namely Geotechnical Survey, Geotechnical Investigation & Validation, and Geotechnical Analysis.

What is the Process of Geotechnical Survey 

Geotechnical Survey is the process of finding out the exact location of buried natural resources, determining the type of structure that lies under the earth. Geotechnical Surveys help in preventing the loss of valuable natural resources and evaluating the soil structure and behavior. Geotechnical Surveys are carried out for a variety of purposes such as mineral prospecting, earth studies, pre-site investigations, geotechnical explorations, environmental impact analysis, construction of roads and bridges, and building engineering. Geotechnical Survey is the primary method of collecting information about the earth and rocks. Geotechnical surveys help in assessing and monitoring the natural equilibrium of the earth.

Where to Execute Geotechnical Services

Geotechnical Investigation can be executed for many different purposes. Geotechnical Investigation is also known as Geotechnical Investigation, Geotechnical Lands, or Geotechnical Safety. Geotechnical Investigation is the scientific study of the movement of rocks and their surroundings. Geotechnical Investigation is based on the principle of mechanics and is used to test and understand the movement and stability of the earth and its crust. Geotechnical investigation is used to test foundations, rock strata, and ice sheets, to search for fault lines, and to find out about the structural condition of mountains.

Geotechnical experts use different techniques and equipment to execute Geotechnical investigations. Geotechnical experts apply numerous drilling methods to gather enough data for their clients or themselves. Some of the most common drilling methods used by Geotechnical experts are dynamic pressure, drilling through ice, drilling with a diamond drill, laser drilling, ultrasonic drilling, and gravity drilling.

How Professional Analyse the geotechnical site

Geotechnical professionals also use Geotechnical software to analyse and evaluate the results. Some of the commonly used software are AutoCAD, Earthworks Pro, Geotechnical Software, GIS software, InSitu Planner, Prodigy, Revit, Realtor 4, and Ground Control Pro. Geotechnical investigation is carried out through geotechnical site investigation, which involves the observation and evaluation of physical features of the land above the ground. The physical features should be checked for adequate resistance to deformation, thickness, permeability, compaction, and any other deformation factors that can affect the efficiency of the soil. After the inspection, the site is then mapped for evaluation.

Geotechnical professionals use Geotechnical Investigation and other drilling methods to determine the potential loading and stresses on the foundation. Stress testing is a method for evaluating the load-bearing capacity of the soil. Geotechnical examination and testing may also include non-destructive testing and non-in shooting techniques such as borehole leak detection.