Before any structure is built, engineers need first to assess it. This is to see if the ground is suitable and sturdy enough to safely begin construction of a building. The process is done through geotechnical investigation.
It gives information on the physical properties of soil earthworks for proposed structures and for the repair of distress to earthworks that are caused by subsurface conditions. The information from this process can help businesses save massive costs.
But this information can be used for a lot more. Keep reading as we list down the multiple purposes of geotechnical investigations and why it is essential in geotechnical engineering.