In-situ testing

Site investigations complement laboratory tests and are essential to build a sound geotechnical model. They let us read the stratigraphy beneath the structure directly and test the ground in its real physical and stress conditions.

We carry out site investigations and in-situ tests for geotechnical and environmental soil characterisation, authorised by the Italian Board of Public Works for in-situ testing.

ISMGEO truck equipped for in-situ geotechnical testing
Truck equipped for site investigations.
Diagram of a borehole test with a truck and a probe lowered into the hole
Diagram of a borehole test.

Geotechnical boreholes

  • Undisturbed sampling high-quality samples for laboratory testing
  • Drilling parameter recording DAC test
  • Borehole instrumentation for geotechnical monitoring

Standard tests

  • Electric cone penetration test CPT
  • Piezocone penetration test CPTU
  • Standard penetration test SPT, SPTL
  • Plate load test PLT
  • Field vane test FVT
  • Field permeability tests K

Advanced tests

  • Seismic piezocone down-hole SCPTU
  • Spectral analysis of surface waves SASW
  • Pressuremeter SBPM, Camkometer
  • Self-boring permeameter

A structure to verify?

Tell us about the ground, the structure and your timing: we will propose the right testing programme.

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