Geotechnical Studies Department
The Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering Department specializes in studying soil and rock properties and evaluating their behavior to support the design and implementation of engineering projects in accordance with the highest standards of safety and sustainability. The department provides geotechnical investigation services, foundation design, slope stability studies, and environmental solutions related to groundwater management, environmental impact assessment, and soil remediation. The department aims to provide reliable engineering and environmental solutions that contribute to the success of infrastructure projects.
Subject tests
Soil is classified according to international standards to determine its type, whether it is well-graded or poorly graded, and then used in the design of concrete or asphalt mixtures, road layers, dams, and various backfilling works.
Loop samples (core) according to international specifications.
Concrete Works
| Description of the items | Test Method |
|---|---|
| Compressive Strength of Concrete Cube (or) Cylinder Compressive strength test for concrete (cube or cylinder) |
ASTM C-39 / BS 1881 |
| Sampling and checking concrete on site (slump and temperature) Provision of a technician to inspect and take concrete samples on site (slump and temperature) |
ASTM C-143 / ASTM C-1064 |
| Compressive Strength and Dimension of Concrete Masonry Blocks Compressive strength test and measurement of concrete block dimensions |
ASTM C 90 |
| Fire Resistance of Hollow Block Fire resistance of hollow blocks |
ASTM E 119 |
| Water Absorption Masonry Block Water absorption of concrete blocks |
ASTM C 40 |
| Compressive Strength of Border Blocks Compression resistance test for side blocks and edge pieces |
ASTM C 140 |
Asphalt Work
| Description of the items | Test Method |
|---|---|
| Asphalt Extraction and Gradation Extraction and grading of asphalt |
ASTM D 2172 |
| Stability and Flow of Marshall Specimen (1 pc) Stability and flow test for a single Marshall sample |
ASTM D 6927 |
| Loss of Marshall Stability (1 pc) Loss of Marshall stability for a single sample |
ASTM D 6927 |
| Average Thickness of Core Average sample thickness |
ASTM C 366 |
| Maximum Theoretical Density of Asphalt Mix Maximum theoretical density of asphalt mixture sample |
ASTM D 2041 |
| Obtaining Core from Asphalt Layer (Min. 3) Extraction of core samples from the asphalt layer (at least 3 samples) |
ASTM D 5361 |
| Rate of Application of Primer Coat Base coat application rate |
ASTM D 41 |
| Mobilization and Demobilization of Core Machine Preparation and removal of the drilling machine |
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