Only strict requirements for the execution of engineering surveys ensure the structural reliability of the designed buildings and structures
Mikhail Krasilnikov
SpecialGEO specialists conduct drilling operations for construction throughout Uzbekistan. Our organization has conducted drilling for geological surveys at major industrial and critical sites in the Republic.
SpecialGEO's primary focus is engineering surveys for design and construction. We guarantee a professional approach, compliance with contractual obligations, and strict adherence to customer requirements.
Engineering surveys are a set of pre-design activities and studies that collect all necessary information (in the fields of geology, geodesy, ecology, and geophysics) for the area under study. Design specialists obtain a complete set of data on the natural topography of the area, the geological structure of soil layers, possible hydrometeorological changes, and an environmental assessment.
Engineering and Geological Surveys
Geological surveys are required to determine the structure of the underlying soil layers, the geomorphological and physical-geological features of the area, and to identify areas with karst sinkholes.
Geological engineering surveys are typically divided into the following:
Drilling operations;
Soil stamp testing;
CAP penetration testing;
Geochemical measurements;
Hydrogeological and geophysical surveys;
Seismological monitoring.
Based on the survey results, a report is compiled that shows the full geological situation and forecasts of its possible changes. Based on these surveys, the type of foundation or other structure foundation can be selected.
Construction Surveys
The results of engineering surveys determine the safety of the construction and operation of buildings, their durability, the wear resistance of load-bearing structures, and the cost of the work. The latter factor plays a significant role in the efficiency of construction on the selected site.
Engineering surveys are necessary during the construction of:
highways and railways;
industrial complexes;
shopping and entertainment centers;
urban infrastructure engineering structures;
public and office buildings;
residential buildings;
communication and lighting systems;
industrial facilities. In modern cities, favorable locations for new facilities and engineering structures are becoming increasingly scarce, and the complexity of their design is constantly increasing. Developers consider all factors when choosing a foundation type, depending on the geological features of the site and the building materials used. It is important to find the right balance between price (required costs) and quality, sufficient to pass all inspections and approvals for the safety and reliability of the building or structure. Engineering and construction surveys play a key role in this regard.
Drilling is a method of conducting geological surveys by extracting a core sample using a drilling rig and then examining it. Drilling is also used to create boreholes for construction purposes, such as water wells, sand wells, or pile boreholes.
The choice of drilling method and technology depends on the soil type, seasonal and climatic conditions, and the intended purpose. These operations are carried out by qualified specialists—a drilling foreman and an assistant driller.
Drilling in Construction
During the initial stages of building and industrial construction, drilling is essential. In today's world, the scale and mass of planned structures are constantly increasing, with the number of floors in residential and office skyscrapers reaching unprecedented heights. Therefore, the soil on which these buildings will be erected requires the most careful study, as the reliability and durability of the structures, and therefore the safety of the city, depend on its composition and characteristics.
Drilling and subsequent laboratory analysis of the extracted core provides a complete picture of the groundwater, the required foundation strength of the structure under construction, and the need for additional reinforcement.
Drilling operations for construction are classified according to their purpose:
Drilling operations for engineering surveys;
Drilling boreholes for piles and pillars;
Drilling for foundations (pile, strip, and pillar).
In the initial stages, especially during preparation for building construction, the ground is drilled to conduct engineering geological surveys. Based on these results, the geological conditions are determined and the structural features of the foundation are determined.
SpecialGEO's drilling specialists and geological engineers provide full-cycle well drilling services, from program development to turnkey survey execution. Having our own drilling equipment to meet all customer requirements guarantees low costs and high quality.
Well drilling is the process of extracting soil from hidden underground layers using specialized drilling tools. The result
