Things you should know about geotechnical equipment

Posted by PCTE on August 3rd, 2022

Geotechnical engineering is a critical part of the construction industry. Engineers use geotechnical equipmentto study the structure and behavior of materials constituting the earth's surface in the site. Geotechnical engineers usually perform this test before a project's commencement.

There are different kinds of equipment that are used check the constituents of the earth’s surface. The features of the geotechnical engineering equipment are:

1.       Different tests

A normal testing procedure checks the following parameters in the subsurface of a site.

•        Moisture content
•        Attenburg limits
•        Specific gravity
•        Dry density
•        Compaction

These tests are done to gather critical information on the substratum of the earth and the soil formation features. A proper construction plan is then required to be devised in order to proceed further.

2.       Use of geotechnical testing

The investigation of the earth's subsurface in a site is done using geotechnical equipment. Equipment used in industries today are vibrating wire piezometers, portable inclinometers, in-place inclinometers, magnetic soil extensometers, etc.

Results used for detecting problems

The soil features are determined using the results accumulated using this testing equipment. It allows the construction engineers to understand how a project can be initiated by creating a solid foundation.

Different projects require different setups. The initiation of these projects begins with the geotechnical survey done by the engineers. They have to be aware of the disasters such as landslides, sinkholes, and earthquakes before starting construction at a particular site.

Geotechnical equipment is used by experienced engineers to achieve accurate results. Samples are collected and tested for accuracy. Data is then compiled based on the collected samples and reports. The modern geotechnical testing devices are smart and full of features. They speed up the process of generating reports. 

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