Geotechnical
Ground investigations are designed to suit the site and the proposed development. They may be phased and their purpose is to allow development design and cost options to be estimated, and to satisfy the various regulators (e.g. Local Authority, NHBC) and financial institutions.
We can often demonstrate that a perceived problem is not really a hazard to the development, so for the client, a small investment in ground investigation can return many times its value in terms of cost savings.
A ground investigation will reveal the make-up of the ground and its hazards, so we know what will affect buildings and what will not, enabling us to provide the client with very specific foundation specifications, again creating savings for the client.
To find out if GRM can help you sort out your geotechnical problems, please call Chris Storey on 01283 551249
Site investigations and geotechnical services offered by GRM include:Desk studies involving the review of readily available information and walkovers for initial site assessments.Planning and supervision of ground investigations.Review and comment on geotechnical reports prepared by others.Ground investigations including: boreholes, trial pits, in situ testing, etc, with factual and interpretative reporting of revealed information.Soakaway testing.Monitoring of groundwater and landfill gases.Description and preparation of logs by qualified Geologists to the BS5930 standard.Implementation and specification of soil, rock and chemical testing programmes.Earthworks design and specification.Slope stability assessments.Geotechnical advice and design. Mining reports and subsidence investigation offered by GRM include:Coal Mining Risk Assessments - (click here for more information)Mining reports for areas that are underlain by abandoned mine workings.Review of mining abandonment records and plans.Subsidence investigations for loss adjusters acting on behalf of insurance companies.Risk assessment for areas affected by past or future mineral extraction.Design and supervision of remedial schemes.Ground investigations suitable for determining likely causes of structural distress. Geophysical and topographical surveying services offered by GRM include:Geophysical profiling to gain information on depth to bedrock and other geological variations.Detection of voids and cavities including mine workings, sink holes, natural caverns etc.Detection of buried objects including; pipelines, underground tanks, old building foundations etc.Ground water explorations including water table investigation and pollution monitoring.Landfill site information including lateral extent and fill thickness.Site and land surveys.Development and foundation setting out.
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