Geotechnics

MUKONA is able to offer a comprehensive geotechnical investigation service comprising.

• Planning of the investigation
• Execution of the field work and laboratory testing
• Interpretation and reporting

Investigation Objectives

• to assess the general suitability of the site for the proposed engineering works
• to enable an adequate and economical design to be prepared
• to foresee and provide against difficulties that may arise during construction owing to ground and other local conditions
• to determine the causes of defects or failures in existing works and the remedial measures required
• to advise on the availability and suitability of local materials for construction purposes

Investigation Planning

Planning a site investigation will be influenced by the nature and scope of the proposed development.

• Access to and the remoteness of the site.
• The nature of adjacent structures.
• Evidence of problem soils such as expansive or soft clays, collapsing soils, dolomites and dispersive soils.
• The geology of the site, site topography, vegetation and drainage.
• Knowledge of previous geotechnical investigations or contracts carried out in the area under consideration.