Geotechnical soil testing for reliable foundations
Want to make sure the subsurface is suitable for your construction project? Then geotechnical soil testing is essential. By mapping soil structure, bearing capacity and groundwater levels, you can avoid construction errors and high repair costs. SOCOTEC supports you from initial drilling to specialist geotechnical and geohydrological advice. On this page you can read what geotechnical soil investigation entails, why it is important and how we can help you.
Geotechnical soil testing provides the basis for safe, stable and durable construction. It provides insight into the composition, strength and structure of the soil. This is crucial for determining the right foundation method and controlling risks during construction.
SOCOTEC Netherlands offers various types of geotechnical research and consultancy. These include:
- Drilling and probing to analyze the bearing capacity and soil structure.
- Special measurements, such as pore pressure measurements or laboratory analysis of soil samples.
- Construction site supervision to check and supervise the execution of foundations and earthwork.
- Geotechnical and geohydrological advice for complex projects, including groundwater analyses and settlement calculations.
Our specialists work with modern equipment and advanced software to provide accurate and useful data. We not only advise, but also actively think with design teams, contractors and project developers.
Whether it's residential, commercial or infrastructure construction: with SOCOTEC's geotechnical soil investigations, you lay a reliable foundation for your project.
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