Geotechnical engineering
SOCOTEC Middle East provides professional third-party reviews for geotechnical design solutions, supporting clients in ensuring the safety of people and property while maintaining compliance with international standards and authority requirements.
Our services:
Pile Design Review
This service involves reviewing the design of foundation piles by a specialist. The geotechnical capacity of the piles is assessed based on standard practices, and their structural design is verified under ULS (Ultimate Limit State) and SLS (Serviceability Limit State) load combinations in line with international standards and authority requirements. Additional checks, such as crack width evaluation for piles subjected to tension, can also be performed.
Shoring Design Review
This service includes a structural review of the shoring wall system and its support systems (ground anchors or struts). An independent verification is carried out according to international standards to meet authority requirements.
Slope Stability Analysis
“Slope stability” refers to the ability of inclined soil or rock slopes to resist movement. This analysis evaluates the proposed slopes' stability by ensuring they meet adequate safety factors and verifies stabilization techniques. Factors
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Soil Structure Interaction (SSI) Analysis
Soil Structure Interaction (SSI) Analysis
This service examines the interaction between the soil and the structure it supports, focusing on the mutual stress exchange between the two. Independent ground modelling and SSI analysis are performed to study the load-settlement behaviour of pile groups under a raft.
This analysis ensures that the actual loads on the piles remain within their geotechnical capacity and that settlements are within allowable limits.
Ground Improvement Review
Ground Improvement Review
Also known as “Soil improvement review”, this service involves:
- Reviewing pre- and post-improvement testing records, including CPT (Cone Penetration Test) results and zone load tests.
- Evaluating ground improvement techniques implemented on site.
- Assessing post-improvement CPT results to verify enhancements in the soil properties and mitigation of liquefaction risks.
- Reviewing zone load test results to evaluate improvements in bearing capacity and load-settlement behaviour.
- Comparing post-improvement test results against project-specific ground improvement acceptance and performance criteria.
Ensuring compliance with project specifications and local authority requirements
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