STRATA

Experts in delivering ground investigation and testing solutions.

 

Strata Geotechnics is one of the UK’s leading ground investigation, testing and monitoring contractors.

For over 20 years Strata Geotechnics has provided high quality Ground Investigation and Foundation Testing services throughout the UK. Focusing on the production of quality data, Strata maintains an enviable track record of being at the forefront of technology and innovation which includes the development of bespoke drilling rigs, digital data, sonic drilling technology and automated static load testing.

As part of the UK’s largest multi-disciplinary ground engineering contractor, Strata Geotechnics has built its reputation upon delivering market-leading, best practice pile, foundation and retaining wall testing solutions. We have significant experience operating within all environments and across all sectors UK-wide.

GROUND INVESTIGATION

Site specific ground investigation reduces the geotechnical risks that ground conditions can pose to any construction project.

Ground investigation is an intrusive investigation required to establish and determine various engineering properties of soils and rocks for geotechnical and environmental purposes. These engineering properties are then used to establish design parameters for foundation and substructure design. Information gathered during the investigation combined with historical data provides information regarding subsurface contamination and features within the soil profile. This allows clients the opportunity to address design, planning and land purchase quandaries and/or avoid previously unrecognised risks. This is all reported prior to incurring avoidable costs, making it an invaluable aspect of project design.

PILE TESTING

The principal purpose of pile testing is to determine or verify the safe working load for the pile-soil system and to ensure pile design assumptions and load bearing capacities are compliant with the specification.

On most piling contracts, it is a requirement to carry out non-destructive testing on operational piles in order to verify design assumptions and confirm load-bearing capacities. Prior to commencing with pile installation, the specification will clearly identify the on-site testing procedures that are specifically tailored to align with the chosen method of pile installation and the associated geotechnical risks involved. Pile testing is carried out by our team of in-house test engineers who are fully conversant with the requirements outlined in the ICE Specification for Piling Works and Embedded Retaining Walls.

OUR SERVICES

Cable Percussion Drilling

Rotary Drilling

Rotary Sonic

Dynamic Sampling

Trial Pitting

Laboratory Testing

Engineering Data and Reporting

Static load testing

Dynamic pile testing

Pile integrity testing

Thermal integrity profiling

Noise and vibration monitoring

WE PROVIDE AN EXTENSIVE PORTFOLIO OF PROFESSIONAL GROUND INVESTIGATION AND MONITORING SERVICES

  • Comprehensive range of in-house rigs
  • Directly employed drilling and testing teams
  • Innovative specialist plant, especially for restricted access requirements
  • Embracing the latest digital data technology

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Our core markets

RAIL

RAIL

Working closely with Van Elle’s specialist rail division, we are able to offer a complete ground investigation package, including provision and operation of Road Rail Vehicles (RRVs) and the latest rig technology.

HIGHWAYS

HIGHWAYS

Strata Geotechnics has extensive experience of carrying out and managing ground investigations for large highways projects throughout the UK. Our experience covers both on-road works, including large Smart Motorways schemes, or off road works for new road construction projects.

ENERGY

ENERGY

Strata Geotechnics has experience of carrying out and managing ground investigations for large windfarm projects throughout the UK. Our low bearing pressure rigs and equipment are able to cope with the toughest terrains and restricted access sites.

Our Accreditations

We are committed to continual improvement and professional development. We are a member of a number of professional organisations and awarding bodies. All of our drilling crews are directly employed, trained to NVQ Level 2 in land drilling and are audited by the BDA.

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Our recent work

Five Weirs Walk

Five Weirs Walk

Project Background Five Weirs Walk runs along the River Don in Sheffield and a section of the route was washed […]
Thorpe Hesley

Thorpe Hesley

Project Background The purpose of the ground investigation works was to determine the ground and groundwater conditions to identify significant […]

Our Vision - To be the leading, most trusted provider of total foundation solutions

Our Mission

Developing trusted partnerships

Deploying the best people and assets

Achieving perfect delivery on our projects

Zero harm

Right first time

On-time and budget

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Our Values

SafetyAlways put health and safety first

IntegrityOpen, honest and straightforward, delivering on our promises

TeamworkA 'can do' approach, working together to exceed customer expectations

ExcellenceKeen to impress our customers, always do a great job and keep improving what we do

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO GROUND INVESTIGATION

  • Limits the risk of unexpected ground conditions during project development
  • Minimise subsequent costs and/or programme implications
  • Minimises safety risks to site workers and the public

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