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Geotechnical Services and Laboratory
Geotechnical Services and Laboratory
At Daira Sabz Consulting and Engineering Group, we provide specialized Geotechnical Services and advanced Geotechnical Laboratory Testing to support the mining, construction, and environmental sectors. With operations in Germany and Afghanistan, and international project experience, we adhere to global best practices including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, DIN EN standards, and relevant Afghan national regulations.
Our services combine in-depth engineering knowledge, precise field data, and state-of-the-art laboratory analysis to ensure safety, resilience, and compliance in diverse infrastructure projects.
Geotechnical Engineering Services
Site Investigation and Soil Analysis
- Borehole drilling, sampling, and geophysical logging
- Standard Penetration Test (SPT), Cone Penetration Test (CPT)
- Laboratory classification, compaction, permeability, and strength testing
- Subsurface profiling and stratigraphy
Slope Stability and Landslide Risk Assessment
- Stability design for embankments, slopes, and open-pit mines
- Seepage and reinforcement analysis using PLAXIS, Slide, and Geo5
- Real-time slope monitoring systems
Foundation Design and Settlement Analysis
- Shallow and deep foundation design (pads, rafts, piles)
- Bearing capacity estimation
- Soil-structure interaction modeling
- Load-settlement prediction and foundation optimization
Earth Retention Systems & Ground Improvement
- Design of retaining walls, anchored walls, and mechanically stabilized earth structures
- Ground improvement (grouting, stone columns, deep soil mixing)
- Drainage and dewatering design
Hydrogeological and Environmental Geotechnics
- Groundwater impact modeling using MODFLOW and SEEP/W
- Contaminant transport modeling and mitigation
- Dewatering system design
- Environmental risk assessments and landfill siting studies
Geotechnical Laboratory Services
Our laboratory is fully equipped to deliver high-quality testing for soil, rock, water, and construction materials. We support project lifecycle phases from feasibility to monitoring and commissioning.
🧬 Soil & Rock Testing
- Soil Classification: Atterberg limits, particle size distribution, Proctor, CBR
- Strength Testing: Direct shear, unconfined compressive strength, triaxial tests
- Consolidation Tests: Oedometer, swell potential
- Rock Mechanics: Uniaxial/triaxial compressive strength, RQD, point load index
🧱 Material Testing
- Concrete compressive strength
- Asphalt and aggregate grading
- Cement fineness, setting time, soundness
- Plate load and pile load tests
💧 Water Quality Testing
- pH, turbidity, conductivity, dissolved oxygen
- Heavy metal analysis, nitrate/phosphate levels
- Groundwater suitability for construction and irrigation
💻 Software Tools Used
| No | Application Area | Software |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Site & Soil Analysis | gINT, GEO5 |
| 2 | Slope Stability | PLAXIS 2D/3D, Slide |
| 3 | Foundation Design | PLAXIS, GEO5 |
| 4 | Groundwater Modeling | MODFLOW, SEEP/W |
| 5 | Reporting & Documentation | AutoCAD, MS Project, QGIS |
Why Choose Daira Sabz?
- ISO-Certified Lab and Engineering Services
- Cross-border Experience: Deep knowledge of local terrain in Central Asia and regulatory systems in the EU
- Advanced Instrumentation: Calibrated lab and field equipment
- Sustainability Focus: Integration of eco-efficient and low-impact construction techniques
- Multidisciplinary Team: Geotechnical engineers, hydrologists, geologists, and environmental consultants
Contact us
Contact us today at lab@dairasabz.com to learn how our geotechnical solutions can support your next infrastructure or development project.