Soil & Geotechnical Investigation Services

Geotechnical Soil Investigation Services According to SNI & ASTM Standards for Factories and Industrial Warehouses

Soil & Geotechnical Investigation

Soil & Geotechnical Investigation Services

Soil Investigation (Geotechnical) Services According to SNI & ASTM Standards is a crucial process for assessing land bearing capacity. This step is mandatory before erecting heavy building structures. The accuracy of this testing prevents industrial factory foundation failures. This data directly secures your high-value construction investment.

Why Must Soil Investigation Be Completed Before a Factory Foundation Is Built?

Geotechnical soil investigation is a mandatory mitigation step before foundation casting is carried out. Neglecting this phase often causes project cost overruns, structural damage, and operational disruptions that harm the company in the long term.

The risk of settlement or uneven ground subsidence is one of the main causes of foundation failure in industrial buildings and production facilities.

Geotechnical Engineering

Why Is Geotechnical Engineering So Important?

Settlement Risk Mitigation

Preventing differential settlement that can cause cracked walls or a tilted structure.

Extreme Terrain Stability

Providing technical solutions for construction on slopes or soft soil so it remains solid and stable against planned loads.

Foundation Design Optimization

Determining the most efficient foundation type and depth so as not to waste material while still meeting safety factors.

Technical Data Certainty

Providing accurate soil parameters as the main basis for structural engineers in designing a safe building framework.

Impact If Soil Investigation Is Neglected

Mistakes at the initial stage can trigger major losses throughout the building's lifespan.

Cracked Machine Foundation

Production machine vibrations can accelerate foundation damage if soil bearing capacity is not accurately known.

Tilted Warehouse Racks

Uneven settlement can cause tall racks to shift, risking collapse.

Cracked Factory Floor

Floor slabs frequently traversed by forklifts are prone to cracking if the substructure is inadequate.

When Should Soil Validation Be Redone?

01

Area Expansion

Ensuring new construction does not affect the foundation of the old building.

02

Structural Retrofit

Evaluating the soil's ability to accept additional building loads.

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Old Industrial Facilities

Reducing the risk of subsidence and structural damage due to changing soil conditions.

Engineering Workflow

Stages of Geotechnical Engineering

1

Field Investigation

Carrying out soil tests (Sondir/Boring) to take samples and determine soil layer stratigraphy.

2

Laboratory Testing

Analyzing soil samples to obtain mechanical parameters such as cohesion values, shear angle, and consolidation.

3

Modeling & Calculation

Load simulation using geotechnical software to predict soil behavior against the structure.

4

Technical Recommendations

Preparing a final report containing recommendations for the most suitable foundation construction method and soil reinforcement system.

Frequently Asked Questions About Soil & Geotechnical Investigation

Questions commonly asked by clients regarding Soil & Geotechnical Investigation

Why is a sondir (CPT) test needed for a residential house?

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To ensure the house foundation doesn't shift, especially if built on former rice field or landfill soil.

How many sondir points are ideal for a shophouse building?

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A minimum of 2 points representing the building's furthest span.

Can PT. JTI's Geotechnical report be accepted by the government office for PBG?

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Yes, our reports are prepared by certified experts and meet SIMBG document standards.

What is the difference between sondir and boring?

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Sondir measures end resistance, while Boring takes soil samples for detailed laboratory testing.

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