Study of excavations below the water table. Inventory of water points. Installation of Casagrande open piezometers. Installation of multi-level piezometers. Installation of vibrating cord piezometers. Determination of soil permeability. Essays Slug and Lefranc. Analysis of groundwater flow direction. Mini pumping tests with a 3" submersible pump, to measure the extracted flow rate, and the descent in the piezometer itself. Subsequent recovery is also measured.

Landslide studies. Evaluation of the safety coefficient. Rockslides. Geomechanical characterization of rock massifs. Slope auscultation. Projects to correct unstable slopes. Excavation design. Mapping of risks of possible landslides in road geotechnics.

Geotechnics

Q: Geotechnical and Geology Studies

Geological and geotechnical advice. Geological and geotechnical mapping. On-site assistance. Geotechnics of modified projects. Review of studies. Analysis of the rationale. Load-bearing capacity of the soil. Predictable settlements. Calculation of pylons and micropylons. Improvement studies of the foundation ground. Ripability of the terrain and pushing of the soil. Excavation control Study of excavations below the water table.

Q: Environmental Geology

Drilling and damming soil and water samples. Groundwater contamination control. Geological studies of environmental impact. Preliminary studies for the construction of landfills. Landfill Sealing Studies

Q: Geotechnical Reconnaissance

Roads, highways. Railway lines. Expansion of port areas. Tunnels and underground excavations. Earthen and concrete dams. Geological and geotechnical mapping. Geological Risk Assessment. Thematic cartographies.

At SOCOTEC, we help our clients with various projects by carrying out geotechnical operations on all kinds of surfaces and materials.

At SOCOTEC we have more than 40 years of experience in the field of Quality Control and Geotechnical Engineering. The proper execution of a geotechnical study is essential in the development of any project.

At SOCOTEC we accompany our clients in any type of terrain by carrying out geotechnical tests on all types of surfaces throughout the campaign.

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Iván Caparrós

Geotechnnical Survey Director

ivan.caparros@socotec.com

Ramón Pérez

Geologist and Business Developer

ramon.perez@socotec.com

GEOTECHNICS SERVICES

In situ Geotecnics Testings

Our geotechnical engineering department is specialized in the execution of geotechnical tests in situ, executing all kinds of studies and campaigns in situ that provide invaluable information on the subsoil material to be later analyzed and treated in the project by our Geotechnical Engineers

CPTU Testing
Dissipation tests
MDT (Marchetti Flat Dilatometer) Tests
Electric Field Trials
Piezometer Testing
Pressure-dilatometric test

CPTU Testing
Dissipation tests
MDT (Marchetti Flat Dilatometer) Tests
Electric Field Trials
Piezometer Testing
Pressure-dilatometric test

GEOTECHNICS SERVICES

Geotechnical Laboratory Tests

The analysis in the field and the collection of data in the field is complemented with the information obtained from the geotechnical laboratory where different soil samples are tested at the SOCOTEC facilities to later be included in the final report:

Chemical and mineralogical tests
Tests for the determination of the dynamic behaviour of soils
Special Tests
Geotechnical tests on rocks and soils

Chemical and mineralogical tests
Tests for the determination of the dynamic behaviour of soils
Special Tests
Geotechnical tests on rocks and soils

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GEOTECHNICS AND INFRASTRUCTURES

We are experts in Geotechnics for civil engineering and building

We have our own machines as well as a geotechnical laboratory with the corresponding certifications, and we have the highest technology to automate all types of geotechnical tests in the characterization of soils and materials of any nature.

Our geologists have unique experience in the execution of all types of projects and their ability to analyze and interpret results is reflected in our results. We are experts in soil-structure interaction, landslides, applications for characterization, environmental management or retaining walls and slopes among many other disciplines.

GEOTECHNICS AND TECHNOLOGY

Innovation for Structural Control and Geotechnics

The inclusion of the BIM methodology in our processes is a fundamental tool to incorporate ourselves into the project from its initial phase and in the same way as any other part of the project components.

In addition, our field and laboratory technicians digitize any part of the process and make all the information flow more agile and simple to obtain a reduction in time and improvement in the traceability of information.

Our capabilities cover projects of any kind, studying the subsoil from the initial phase of the project, analysing structural and infrastructure projects of all kinds. Our experience includes carrying out maritime campaigns for the investigation of the port subsoil, also in the field of mining.

This experience allows us to recommend to our clients which is the most appropriate test for each material and depth and on what data to obtain at any given time, adapting to the final needs of the client.

Main Sectors:

Geotechnics for Building Structures
Geotechnics for Civil Engineering
Geotechnics for Hydraulic Works
Geotechnics for Mining
Geotechnics for photovoltaic parks
Geotechnics for wind farms
Geotechnics for Oil & Gas
Geotechnics for Waste Management