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Soil Studies

Integrated Soil and Geotechnical Studies

Soil and subsurface characterisation through in-situ and laboratory testing, boreholes and geophysical methods, to design dependable foundations and reduce the risk in your works. Get reliable results with SPT and CPT testing, boreholes, test pits, dynamic soil characterisation (MASW, ReMi, Nakamura) and foundation assessment, with a clear technical report for decision-making.

Soil Studies

What are soil studies?

Soil studies are the set of tests and analyses that determine the physical and mechanical properties of the ground: stratigraphy, bearing capacity, water table, compressibility and the seismic behaviour of the subsurface.

They are the foundation of any construction or infrastructure project: they define the foundation type, anticipate settlement and let you size the works safely and cost-effectively.

Scope

Advanced technology and standardised methods to characterise the ground through the following techniques:

  • Geotechnical investigation: SPT, boreholes, test pits and pull-out tests
  • CPT / CPTu testing (static penetration with piezocone)
  • Laboratory testing: particle size, Atterberg limits, triaxial, consolidation
  • Soil studies using seismic methods (marine and land)
  • Dynamic soil characterisation (MASW, ReMi, Nakamura)
  • Foundation assessment (parallel seismic)
  • Pile integrity testing (PIT, CrossHole, Borehole)
  • Electrical resistivity tomography and resistivity surveys
  • Subsurface studies with ground-penetrating radar (GPR)
  • Bearing capacity and permeability testing (deflectometry, infiltration)
  • Groundwater and water reservoir studies
  • Determination of geotechnical parameters for foundation design
Specialities

Geotechnics, testing and foundations

SPT Testing

Standard penetration testing to establish soil strength and stratigraphy.

Pile Integrity

PIT, CrossHole and Borehole testing to verify installed piles.

CPT / CPTu Testing

Static penetration with piezocone for continuous strength profiles.

Dynamic Characterisation

MASW, ReMi and Nakamura for the seismic behaviour of the ground.

Foundation Assessment

Design and verification of shallow and deep foundations for the site.

Laboratory Testing

Particle size, triaxial, consolidation and soil classification.

Complementary services

Other areas where we can help

Geophysics

Geophysical exploration across Uruguay and Latin America.

Bathymetry

Multibeam and singlebeam bathymetric surveys.

Oceanography

Full oceanographic services for detailed, sustainable marine studies.

Land and Marine Seismics

Advanced land and marine seismic exploration, delivering key data for inland and coastal projects.

Electrical Resistivity Tomography

Detailed subsurface mapping through electrical resistivity tomography, essential for engineering and geosciences.

Underwater Inspection

Underwater inspection of infrastructure, ensuring safety and preventive maintenance.

Advantages

Why choose our soil studies?

01

Advanced Technology

We work with state-of-the-art geophysical equipment to deliver accurate, dependable data.

02

Expert Team

Our engineers and geophysicists have the experience needed to deliver quality results.

03

Tailored Solutions

We adapt our services to the specific needs of each project.

04

Efficiency and Speed

We complete surveys on optimised timelines so your project keeps moving.

05

Reliable Results

The precision of our studies lets you make informed, confident decisions.

Contact

Do you need soil studies?

Tell us about your project and we will send you a tailored technical proposal. We reply promptly.

  • Specialist technical advice
  • State-of-the-art equipment
  • A clear technical report for decision-making

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