Soil Investigation
Comprehensive Geotechnical & Material Testing Services

At Emirates Surveys, our Geotechnical & Material Testing Department is equipped with the latest drilling technologies and advanced laboratory testing facilities, enabling us to support a wide spectrum of geotechnical investigation services.

Our in-house laboratory is designed to manage a diverse range of testing needs—covering soil, rock, water, and construction materials—ensuring high accuracy, consistency, and compliance with international standards across all types of infrastructure projects.

Beyond core investigations, our capabilities extend to geophysical studies, grouting operations, and onshore/offshore geotechnical explorations, supported by modern mixers, pumps, and specialized instruments tailored for complex engineering challenges.

Field Testing Capabilities:
  • Geotechnical supervision & quality control
  • Geological mapping & site characterization
  • Drilling and sampling (soil & rock) – onshore & offshore
  • Groundwater monitoring and sampling
  • Permeability testing – Falling head, constant head, and packer test
  • Downhole shear wave velocity testing
  • Cone Penetration Testing (CPT)
  • Pressuremeter testing
  • Electrical resistivity surveys
  • In-situ density testing
  • Plate bearing tests
  • Pile integrity testing
  • Concrete coring
Concrete Testing Capabilities:
  • Compressive strength (cubes & cylinders)
  • Density testing
  • Water absorption
  • Water impermeability
  • Initial surface absorption
  • Rapid chloride permeability
  • Full chemical analysis
Laboratory Testing – Soil, Rock, Aggregate & Water:
  • Particle size distribution
  • Atterberg limits
  • Bulk & dry density
  • Standard & modified Proctor compaction
  • California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
  • Shear strength analysis
  • Unconfined compressive strength (UCS)
  • Point load test
  • Moisture content
  • Flakiness & elongation index
  • Particles finer than 75μm
  • Aggregate crushing value (ACV)
  • Ten percent fines value (TFV)
  • Aggregate impact value (AIV)
  • Soundness testing
  • Water quality & chemical testing
Technical Expertise & Global Reach:

Our team consists of seasoned geotechnical engineers, geologists, laboratory technicians, and drilling specialists, enabling us to execute complex geotechnical investigations both locally and internationally.

We provide engineering assessments, technical consulting, and complete testing support throughout the project lifecycle—supporting infrastructure development from design to delivery.

Trusted by Leading Institutions:

Emirates Surveys has proudly delivered successful projects for prestigious clients, including:
Mubadala, Presidential Office – Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Municipality, Cansult/Maunsell, EMAL, Nakheel, Limitless, EMAAR, Sorouh, Aircraft Technologies, Scandia, TDIC, PMDC, National Engineering Bureau, and NDC.

Unmatched Expertise in Land & Offshore Investigations:

From deep foundation analysis to material integrity assessments, Emirates Surveys delivers dependable results that drive engineering success. We’re the trusted partner for some of the region’s most ambitious geotechnical and infrastructure projects.