Excavating and/or drilling to determine strata and ground water levels, taking samples, performing site and laboratory tests to obtain appropriate site information
Excavating and testing to determine the location, levels and nature of all existing site services
Trial pits, trenches, etc.
Mechanical boring and drilling
Hand auger boring
Determining and recording the levels of all strata
Taking disturbed and undisturbed samples
Laboratory tests for mechanical properties of subsoil material
Laboratory tests for harmful chemicals, substances, radiations, etc.
Field tests, e.g.:
- penetration tests
- bearing tests
- Menard pressure meter tests
- static sounding tests
Determining ground water levels, flows, quality
Notifying and seeking evidence of any archaeological sites
Seeking evidence of seismic faults and slips and settlements
Interpreting results of all tests and investigations