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Rotary Core Drilling
High-quality rock cores and geological records for foundation, mining and infrastructure investigations.
Division
Mukona Geotechnics
Specialist ground investigation and geotechnical construction for demanding sites
Overview
Field capability that turns ground uncertainty into reliable decisions
Investigation planning, drilling, sampling, in-situ testing, instrumentation and specialist geotechnical construction delivered by experienced field teams.
Mukona Geotechnics provides complete geotechnical investigation and specialist contracting services to consulting engineers, contractors, developers, public bodies and the wider Mukona Group.
We plan investigations, execute fieldwork and laboratory testing, interpret results and deliver clear, construction-ready reporting. Our teams combine drilling, sampling, in-situ testing, instrumentation and foundation support to reduce uncertainty before and during construction.
From roads and housing developments to mines, water infrastructure and renewable-energy sites, our focus is safe field execution, dependable data and practical solutions suited to African ground conditions.
Capabilities
Our services
End-to-end field investigation and specialist contracting, backed by disciplined testing, accurate records and clear technical reporting.
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Standard Penetration Testing
Consistent in-borehole assessment of soil resistance and stratigraphy for geotechnical design.
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Vane Shear Testing
Field measurement of undrained shear strength in soft cohesive soils.
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Piezometer Installations
Groundwater monitoring installations that support design, risk management and long-term surveillance.
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Shelby & Piston Tube Sampling
High-quality undisturbed samples for laboratory testing and engineering interpretation.
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Plate Load Testing
Direct assessment of bearing response and settlement behaviour for working platforms and foundations.
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DPSH Testing
Rapid profiling of soil resistance and variability across development footprints and linear routes.
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Geotechnical Construction
Lateral support, piling, slope stabilisation, micropiles, sinkhole rehabilitation and ground improvement.
Project highlight
Phoenix Sewer Pumpstation
Mukona Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd was appointed by INGEROP South Africa (Pty) Ltd conduct a geotechnical investigation for the proposed sewer network upgrade in Phoenix, situated within Milnerton\u2026
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