Geotechnical Survey Spring Hill What is a geotechnical survey?

Geotechnical surveys have become an essential part of construction projects to make sure that their is safety for the human beings performing construction, as well as the materials that are being used in the project. With a Geotechnical Survey, Spring Hill contractors can save time and money on the project they are trying to accomplish with a detailed investigation of the soil to determine its strength, composition, moisture content and other important soil characteristics.

Who Performs These Geotechnical Surveys?

Geotechnical investigations are executed by geotechnical engineers from environmental or geotechnical drilling companies to acquire information regarding the physical characteristics of soil and rocks. These individuals will examine surface and subsurface exploration, soil sampling, and laboratory analysis. Geotechnical investigations are also known as foundation analysis, soil analysis, soil testing, soil mechanics, and subsurface investigation. The samples are examined prior to the development of the location. The purpose of geotechnical investigations is to design earthworks and foundations for structures, and to execute earthwork repairs necessitated due to changes in the subsurface environment. With a geotechnical survey, Spring Hill contractors can make sure the soil is in a good condition to support a structure.

What Tools Are Used in a Geotechnical Survey?

Geotechnical surveys have progressed rapidly with the development of several other engineering disciplines. Because of this, the investigations now are much more precise and faster. Ground penetrating radar is being used that utilizes radar pulses for subsurface imaging; this is a non-destructive technique that utilizes the reflected electromagnetic radiations from the subsurface structures to acquire information for further analysis. Antennas are used for transmission and receiving of signals. The transmission antenna emits high frequency pulses into the soil. The waves strike objects with unlike dielectric constants, and the data received is analyzed for variations detected in the return signal. With an accurate geotechnical survey, Spring Hill contractors will have a really good understanding of what the surface looks like below their feet.

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