GEOTECHNICAL
SITE INVESTIGATION
- Geotechnical site investigation is vital in the construction process because it aims to understand and provide information on the site’s subsurface conditions. Ultimately, this investigation seeks to understand the soil conditions below the surface.
- These include groundwater conditions, engineering problems, types of soils or rock, and measuring the thermal resistivity of soils. Such conditions determine many factors, including how expensive the construction project will be, what type of foundation is required, how the structure will be built, etc.
- Regardless of the type of construction being done, whether a house, pipeline, or a massive shopping mall, a geotechnical investigation must be carried out.