WHY SOIL INVESTIGATION IN A PROJECT?
Soil investigation is the important and mandatory activity. It should be the first task for any major projects. This particular engineering activity provides the detailed information about the subsoil properties that to decide on the foundation type sometimes the suitability of the project. Intensity of investigation ranges from a general recommendation (without any field test) for residential building single storied to detailed investigation for the small to mega project. The early involvement of geotechnical engineers is essential to reduce Technical and Financial risks for any civil construction. Ultimately soil investigation is a primary requirement of any project.