Geotechnical Engineering Servicesw

National Laboratory operates as an independent company serving Consulting Engineers, Government Departments, Industrial Developers, Oil Companies, etc. Technical staff is employed and where necessary trained locally and in some cases a joint venture is set up with local or international geotechnical consultants. Highly qualified technical staff is available to deal directly with enquiries and to maintain close contacts with clients and their design staff.

From our experience in the construction industry, National Laboratory is able to give advice on the geotechnical aspects of a variety of problems, such as the design of foundations, major excavations and earthworks, road and bridge works, pipelines and foundations for various structures.

In addition, we can design and plan site investigations, prepare specifications and provide site supervision. From the results of boreholes, field and laboratory tests obtained from site investigations, suitable foundation types can be recommended and safe loading and settlement characteristics estimated.

Our services in the site investigation and drilling field include but not limited to:

• On-shore geotechnical investigation studies for infrastructure projects, housing projects, multi-story buildings and towers, and petrochemical complexes and refineries.
• Near- shore geotechnical investigation studies.
• Geological exploration for quarries.
• Dutch Cone Testing.
• Pressure meter Testing.
• Packer testing.
• Groundwater Sampling and Monitoring.
• Installation of uPVC Standpipe Piezometer.
• In-situ permeability test.
• In-situ percolation test.
• In-situ density test.
• Plate Load Testing.
• Field CBR Testing.
• Drilling of Open hole for Earthing and Cathodic Protection.

With our experienced and competent technical and administrative staff, National Laboratory has established and will maintain its reputation as one of the leading site investigation organizations.