Soil Survey

What is soil testing?

Soil testing is the process of collecting and analyzing soil samples to obtain information about the physical, chemical and biological properties of the soil.
This is essential for assessing the suitability of soil for various uses, such as agriculture, construction and infrastructure.
Soil testing can also be used to obtain information on the presence of contaminants in the soil and to determine what measures are needed to remove them.
Our technique allows us to take samples from a soil up to 300 meters deep.

CPT

Cone Penetration Testing is a soil testing technique used to determine soil properties and map soil profiles. During the survey, real-time measurements are made of how much resistance the cone (cone-shaped tip on a CPT rod) experiences on its way down. The probe state contains information about the force required to push through the soil layers. The probe will require more force to press through sand (high cone resistance) than to press through peat or clay (low cone resistance). From this we can deduce the mechanical properties of the subsoil and infer the bearing capacity. The CPT is an efficient and in- situ test, which means that data are collected by testing the soil in the ground without the need for sampling, logging and laboratory testing.

SPT

The Standard Penetration Test is also an in situ test of soil used to determine various technical properties of the soil, such as relative density and angle of shear resistance. The test is performed by dropping a hammer and counting the number of blows required to penetrate the soil.

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Benefits of soil testing

There are several advantages to conducting soil testing.
First, it can help identify suitable sites for various uses, such as agriculture or construction.
Soil testing can also help prevent soil contamination and determine appropriate measures to reduce or remove it.

Another benefit of soil testing is that it can help assess the health of soil and identify any problems that may lead to a decline in soil quality.
This can help determine appropriate measures to improve soil quality and increase the productivity of agricultural land.

Soil testing can also help predict the effects of human activities on soil and the environment.
By conducting soil testing, problems can be identified before they become detrimental to human and environmental health.

In short, soil testing is an essential process for assessing the suitability of soil for various uses and for identifying problems that may lead to a decline in soil quality.
With soil testing, suitable sites can be identified and appropriate measures taken to improve soil quality and protect human and environmental health.