Geotechnical site investigation
With proper planning, a well-thought-out exploration programme for subsurface characterisation can reduce or even eliminate expensive surprises during and after construction. Fugro’s highly regarded expertise in geotechnical ground investigation is built upon knowing what questions to ask as well as where and how to gather pertinent information.
Our extensive fleet of drilling and support equipment enables us to provide a comprehensive range of field services which include:
- Drilling, coring and sampling of soils and rock
- Cone Penetration Testing (CPT)
- UXO surveys
- In situ testing
- Dilatometer and pressuremeter testing
- MIP, HPT, EC, LIF (ROST, UVOST®, TarGOST®) and XRF
- Downhole and crosshole geophysics
- Borehole logging
- Engineering geophysics
- Data management
- Integrated site characterisation
We have conducted thousands of site exploration programmes for a wide variety of projects – from petrochemical and power plants to roads and bridges; public works and commercial structures to healthcare and athletic facilities. With the right equipment, relevant experience and knowledgeable personnel, we develop and conduct effective site exploration programmes for projects of any scope at any location.