Geotechnical Ground Investigation
One of the first major steps in knowing what can impact a development is understanding what is below the ground. A robust ground model is at the core of most geotechnical projects and this requires a thorough ground investigation to identify the materials below the site surface and provide parameters for characterization and design.
There are many ground investigation techniques that can be utilized to suit site restrictions and to obtain specific information for design requirements, including:
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Hand auger
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Scala
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Cone Penetration Tests (CPT)
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Test Pits
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Machine Boreholes
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Geophysics
Cook Costello have a close relationship with our sister company Geocivil, an IANZ accredited laboratory. Geocivil is committed to providing our clients with the best information for their projects, utilising innovative and imported specialised CPT equipment for ground assessments.
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Complementing our geotechnical engineering capabilities, we offer a range of geophysical services, find out more about how this can help find a cost-effective solution for your project here.
Once you have an understanding of what materials are beneath your site geotechnical parameters can be established and then fed into the design.
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