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A progressive and dynamic engineering consulting company offers top-of-the-line solutions for light industrial, commercial, and residential structures while adhering to the best practices in the construction industry. These professional services include geotechnical testing such as the testing and analysis of soil. For the design of a proposed structure’s footings and foundation, accurate geotechnical information is required. This information is gathered through site investigations accomplished by certified practitioners in the field with the use of hand augers and mechanical augers. These engineers drill the mandatory number of boreholes at recommended depths to get soil samples that will be put under analysis. The analytical procedures applied adhere to appropriate industry and international standards. The resulting site investigation report contains the pertinent geotechnical information and recommendations for footing. The current standard AS 2870-2011 should be followed in classifying sites for residential buildings. Determining the Quality of Land Excellent services for geotechnical testing should entail field testing of rocks and soil for the use of the construction industry, as well as pertinent laboratory testing. The range of tests normally includesin-site density testing and plate bearing tests for geotechnical field testing. Aggregate and rock testing would include tests for the soundness of mmagnesium sulphate, frost heave, point load, and direct shear strength. An index for slake durability has to be determined. Current levels have to be gathered for water content, density, and porous ness. Several geotechnical laboratory tests also have to be accomplished such as analysis for particle size and density, moisture content, soil suction, Sulphate & Ph using the TRI and BRE Methods), sedimentation using the pippette method, among many other tests. Soil Suitability for Building Soil testing and analysis serve to evaluate the suitability and quality of the soil for purposes of a construction project. The test results will produce important data that shall be the basis for all construction plans. Construction projects need to have pre-knowledge of the quality and characteristics of the soil that will support the structure. Testing the soil provides vital data for informed and confident decision making and strategic planning. The information that the field and lab tests produce is critical in determining soil suitability and compliance with set industry standards in national and international mandates. Excellent services will at least include thorough laboratory testing for moisture and density soil index, foundation load, permeability, consolidation, compressive strength, and shear strength. They should also include basic software analysis and consultancy in personalized technical support. Safety and Technical Report Testing and analysing the geotechnical and chemical properties of the soil provide detailed and specific information on the different soil types and their locations on site. At the very least, soil testing and analysis will determine whether the soil on site can support the structure to be erected. The soil tests should be able to produce data on sand content, organic content, contamination, density, strength, and compaction. These data should then be analyzed as to how they will impact the structure to be built. The ensuing safety and technical report is a prerequisite when applying for building license application. Author is associated with soil testing and analysis organization. Here, he is explaining on the importance of soil testing. Soil test for building is very important to certify the safety and stability of construction projects.
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