Advanced Testing

STS is the only company in Pakistan that offers cone penetration testing (CPT). The CPT is a fundamental geotechnical investigation method that assesses soil properties in a non-destructive manner. The CPT provides a rapid, reliable and economical means of determining soil stratigraphy, relative density, strength information (static and dynamic pore pressure, hydraulic conductivity). STS’s skilled and knowledgeable operators can retrieve data at a faster rate even in difficult conditions, allowing less time on the job and a lower cost to the client.

With advanced equipment and precise data collection methods, our CPT services offer detailed insights into subsurface conditions. The results are analyzed and integrated into geotechnical models, contributing to informed decision-making and the successful execution of construction and infrastructure projects.

Soil resistivity testing measures the capacity of the ground to pass an electrical current. This property utilizes the electrical power industry for assessing the design requirements of earthing systems. STS provides soil resistivity testing services to assist in the design and installation of power generation plant, substations and engineering infrastructure.

The correct measurement of soil resistivity is particularly important in high resistivity ground. Specifically, where electrical currents do not dissipate readily. In such ground conditions achieving a good earth can be problematic. Information on ground resistivity is required in much greater depths for the successful installation of an earthing system

Pressure meter testing is an essential tool for assessing the small strain modulus of soils in both offshore and onshore geotechnical engineering.

Pressuremeter testing is an accurate in situ testing method for measuring a range of soil properties. Its prime use is in determining the in-situ strength and stiffness of soils and rocks.

Pressure meter (also referred to as High-Pressure Dilatometer (HPD testing) is used in a pre-bored pocket making the test relatively simple to perform in many ground conditions.

Downhole seismic testing involves the deployment of seismic sensors into boreholes to capture and interpret seismic waves. An external seismic energy source, such as a hammer striking a plate, is applied adjacent to the borehole on the ground surface. Clamping geophones in borehole measure the one-way travel time of the initial arrival of the generated seismic energy, and the distribution of compression and the shear wave velocity as a function of depth in the vicinity of the borehole.

Through the application of downhole seismic techniques, our services contribute to a more accurate understanding of the subsurface, providing valuable data for foundation design, site characterization, and seismic hazard assessments in diverse geotechnical contexts. Our tests conform to ASTM standards.