Geotechnical Investigation



CDC, Partner maintains modern drilling, soil-rock sampling, field and laboratory testing equipment designed for all types of geotechnical investigation purposes according to the latest technologies. Equipment for geophysical studies, as well as mixers and pumps for grouting purposes.

CDC site and geotechnical investigation services consist of:
  • Onshore and offshore drilling.
  • Field testing and geotechnical sampling.
  • Soil and rock laboratory testing.
  • Geotechnical studies for dams, roads, buildings and retaining structures.
  • Geological surveys including geological and geotechnical mapping.
  • Investigation, monitoring and analysis for slope stability.
  • Geophysical studies.
  • Installation and monitoring of field geotechnical instrumentation.
  • Consultation on special geotechnical studies.
  • Prospecting studies for mining and construction materials.
  • Research programs and training courses.
  • Interpretive reporting of field and laboratory test results.
CDC, Partner is equipped to carry out offshore site investigations for projects ranging in size from small projects in shallow water to large projects in relatively deep water. This is performed using jack-up pontoons and drilling rigs specifically designed for this purpose.

Various drilling and sampling techniques are used at CDC including rotary conventional and wireline core drilling, hollow and solid auger drilling, percussion drilling, SPT sampling, Pitcher sampling, Shelby tube and piston sampling.