Services
We have years of experience in foundations engineering and propose the following services:
Testing and monitoring
We offer several test methods to assess the geotechnical capacity or structural integrity of piles, walls, and anchors; during or after installation.
Low strain integrity testing
The test operator hits the pile top with a hand-held hammer while the pile top velocity is measured. The test aim is to detect potential anomalies along the pile.
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Cross-hole sonic logging
A receiver probe and a transmitter probe are lowered in reservation tubes prepared in the deep foundation in order to measure the concrete quality between the tubes.
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Pile dynamic load testing
A high strain load test which uses a drop weight and wave mechanics theory. The result is a load-settlement curve per tested pile.
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Pile driving monitoring
By mounting sensors on the pile during impact driving, we can assess the stresses and the geotechnical capacity of the pile during driving.
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Static load testing of grouted anchors
The anchor is loaded in tension to evaluate load-displacement response and to assess creep behaviour under sustained load.
Advice
We can tackle a wide range of geotechnical problems, at any stage of your project.
Geotechnical advice
We have the ability, experience and resources to tackle a range of geotechnical problems, including slope stability analysis, foundation design, or soil dynamics related problems.
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Driveability study
A driveability study assesses the hammer energy required to install the pile to depth and provides an indication of whether premature refusal or overstress may occur.