Services

Geotechnical Observations offers geotechnical services for a wide range of civil engineering problems. Our services include fieldwork, laboratory testing, geotechnical consulting, research projects and the teaching of soil mechanics.

Field Measurements

We procure, install, read and report on a wide range of field instrumentation.

  • inclinometers (manual and in-place)
  • extensometers
  • piezometers
  • dataloggers
  • surveys (manual and automated)

Laboratory Testing

In our laboratory we undertake routine and advanced testing of soils.

  •  classification tests
  •  logging (to BS5930)
  •  digital photographs
  •  suction measurements
  •  Gmax using bender elements
We can provide data from field instrumentation or laboratory testing in electronic format (on CD or via email) or as a paper report.

Consulting, Research and Education

Our personnel are experienced in the investigation of a wide range of geotechnical and structural problems, for which we can provide consulting advice on the use of field instrumentation and laboratory testing. We also write interpretive reports on the results from field instrumentation and laboratory testing. 

  •  Slopes
  •  Embankments
  •  Excavations
  •  Earthworks
  •  Buildings
  •  Tunnels

We are actively supporting research in UK universities.

 


Geotechnical Observations Limited
Brunel Science Centre
Coopers Hill Lane, Egham
Surrey, TW20 0JZ, United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)1784 473733
Fax: +44 (0)1784 473734
Email: info@geo-observations.com
Web: www.geo-observations.com

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Registered office: Olympic House, 63 Wallingford Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex. UB8 2RW
Registered in England and Wales Number 3965757