GEOTECHNICAL SITE INVESTIGATION

Geotechnical site investigations unveil the characteristics and properties of the subsurface and its various strata. This comprehension is essential for proper project sizing and subsequent success in its execution.

GEOTECHNICAL SITE INVESTIGATION

Our passion for geotechnical engineering has led us to forge strong relationships with some of the most reputable suppliers of specialized testing equipment for geotechnical investigations.

We believe that a comprehensive geotechnical investigation campaign should be conducted dynamically, in collaboration with consultants, and with the option to utilize various equipment types to obtain the best information about the investigated soil.

Below, we list some of the specialized testing equipment available in our scope. For more information about the tests, please visit our content section or click on the links for each tool.

OUR DIFFERENTIATORS

  • Trained and experienced operators, with a comprehensive understanding of the tests;

  • Variety of tools, enabling a complete campaign of geotechnical investigations;

  • Robust drill rigs, with diverse capabilities for drilling and testing;

  • Total focus on Health and Safety at work, ensuring the safety of our team, clients, and other stakeholders.

  • iverse team of engineers, geologists, and field technicians, able to come together and overcome great challenges;

  • Calibrated equipment meeting RBC standards (Brazil) and other applicable ones.

CPTu – Test Description (BR)

CPTu – Granulometric behaviour (BR)

CPTu – Dissipation Tests (BR)

Piezocone Tests (CPTu)

The Piezocone Test (CPTu) is characterized as one of the best tools for geotechnical and geo-environmental investigations available worldwide.

In addition to the speed and convenience of the test, this equipment is compatible with various geological conditions, allowing almost instantaneous stratigraphic identification.

Flat Dilatometer Tests (DMT) – Test Description (BR)

Flat Dilatometer Tests (DMT)

tilized in over 40 countries, the Marchetti Dilatometer (DMT) is an excellent tool for geotechnical investigation, especially for obtaining soil deformability parameters.

The equipment is simple and robust and has extensive published literature.

Ménard Pressuremeter Test  – Test Description (BR) 

Ménard Pressuremeter Test (PMT)

Tests with the Ménard Pressuremeter are the primary form of geotechnical investigation used in France.

With extensive literature, this tool is ideal for obtaining stress-strain information from the surveyed soils.

Vane Tests (VST)

Vane tests are used to determine undrained shear strength (Su) in clayey soils under “in situ” conditions.

Standard Penetration Tests (SPT)

The Standard Penetration Test (SPT) is currently the most traditional form of geotechnical investigation in Brazil.

Rotary Drilling

Rotary drilling is used for studying rock masses by collecting and classifying rock cores.

 

Drilling and Sampling

The possibilities for soil sampling are diverse, depending on the analysis or test objective, soil type, depth, among other variables.

Over the years, we have acquired technical capacity for obtaining various types of samples, whether collected manually or through hydraulic drills, for physical and chemical analysis of the collected samples.

Alameda Rio Negro nº 1.105
Barueri - São Paulo

Damasco Penna

We have been transforming the Brazilian geotechnical egineering for over 40 years.

Excellence from beginning to the end

Our company performs diverse geotechnical, geological and geoenvironmental services throughout the Brazilian territory.