AKM Geotechnical - Lahore, Pakistan

Geotechnical investigation is subsurface testing of the soil or rock formations carried out by conducting on-site explorations, sampling, boring, logging and laboratory testing. Geotechnical studies help to get detailed data on the geological conditions of the site which gives a geotechnical engineer sufficient data to recommend foundation design. The collected data is analyzed and geotechnical criteria for foundations, retaining walls, site drainage, etc. are developed. AKM Geotechnical provides international standard Geotechnical Investigation services including Drilling/Boring works • Collection of disturbed and undisturbed samples (DS & UDS) • Performing standard penetration test (SPT) • Borehole logging/Field logging • Test pit excavation and logging • Packer test • Permeability test • Field Density Test (FDT) • Grouting • Geological mapping and survey

Our laboratories are an integral part of the geotechnical, geo-environmental investigations and geological services. AKMG laboratory has been managed by the highly qualified technical managers, material engineers and laboratory technicians for carrying out the routine and special tests according to ASTM, AASHTO BS, & EN standards and other international project specifications and requirements. Our laboratories are equipped to provide comprehensive soil and rock testing, aggregates and earthworks, construction materials and concrete laboratory testing services that meet the appropriate standards. To learn more visit http://akmgeotech.com/laboratory-testing/.

Piles are vertical or slightly inclined structural foundation members. They are used for transmitting the load from the superstructure to competent soil layers. Sometimes piles are only used for improving the bearing capacity or the stiffness of the soil without directly carrying the load of the structure.
Pile and water well construction is carried out through either reverse rotary drill or auger and bucket rig. It requires boring of larger diameter holes as per the design requirements of piles or water wells.
Pile foundations are very deep foundations made from steel, reinforced concrete and at times timber as well. The bearing capacity of a pile is determined by the size, shape, and type of pile as well as the soil properties.