Geotechnical study

Geotechnical study

The geotechnical study is a complex analysis of a land and its capacity to safely support a construction. In this study there are conclusions, recommendations, as well as possible land management solutions. The geotechnical study shows what is the stratification of the soil, what is the maximum weight and pressure supported by the ground, at what level is the groundwater table, at what depth is drilling recommended, etc. These data are then used to design the foundation of the house. Based on this analysis, the design engineers make the correctly dimensioned structure project, for constructions with one or more levels both higher and lower than the natural land level.

For this analysis, samples are extracted from the analyzed soil, which are then taken to specialized laboratories and subjected to various tests (compaction, compression, etc.). The results of these tests are written in a file. The geotechnical study itself is represented by this file with results, together with a series of conclusions and recommendations of the geotechnical engineers.

We must not be attracted by a very low price to buy, it is important that the land we want to build is of quality. A geotechnical study can provide us with the necessary information. Therefore, in order to be sure that the land we intend to build is exactly what we need, it is advisable to have a geotechnical study before buying it.