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In the Field

Geotechnical & Geophysical Field Testing

A look at Abaad crews performing field investigation and geophysical testing across active sites in Sharjah and the Northern Emirates.

Rotary borehole drilling rig against the Sharjah skyline
Rotary Borehole DrillingMechanized rotary drilling to advance boreholes for soil and rock sampling, in-situ testing and stratigraphy logging.
Rotary borehole drilling rig on an open site
Rotary Borehole DrillingMechanized rotary drilling to advance boreholes for soil and rock sampling, in-situ testing and stratigraphy logging.
Technician holding a recovered soil core sample
100% Core RecoveryContinuous, undisturbed core recovery from rotary drilling, preserving stratigraphy for accurate geotechnical logging.
Technician holding a recovered core sample on site
100% Core RecoveryContinuous, undisturbed core recovery from rotary drilling, preserving stratigraphy for accurate geotechnical logging.
Core recovery from rotary drilling in an urban site
100% Core RecoveryContinuous, undisturbed core recovery from rotary drilling, preserving stratigraphy for accurate geotechnical logging.
Standard Penetration Test tripod rig
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)In-situ dynamic penetration test measuring blow counts (N-value) to assess soil density, strength and bearing capacity.
Standard Penetration Test tripod rig with boundary tape
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)In-situ dynamic penetration test measuring blow counts (N-value) to assess soil density, strength and bearing capacity.
Standard Penetration Test rig on an urban high-rise site
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)In-situ dynamic penetration test measuring blow counts (N-value) to assess soil density, strength and bearing capacity.
Cone Penetration Test rig at sunset
Cone Penetration Test (CPT)Continuous push-in probe measuring cone resistance and sleeve friction to profile soil stratigraphy and strength with depth.
MASW test source point with sledgehammer and geophone line
MASW TestMultichannel Analysis of Surface Waves — a non-invasive seismic method deriving shear wave velocity (Vs) profiles for site classification.
MASW test data recording with laptop
MASW TestMultichannel Analysis of Surface Waves — a non-invasive seismic method deriving shear wave velocity (Vs) profiles for site classification.
Downhole seismic parameter test with Sharjah skyline
Downhole Seismic TestBorehole seismic survey measuring compression and shear wave velocities with depth for dynamic soil property assessment.
Abaad technician performing a downhole seismic parameter test with the Sharjah skyline in view
Downhole Seismic Parameter TestIn-situ seismic wave velocity assessment measuring compression and shear wave velocities with depth.
Pressuremeter test performed inside a borehole
Pressuremeter TestIn-situ borehole test applying controlled radial pressure to measure soil deformation modulus and limit pressure.
Soil infiltration test performed in a trial pit
Soil Infiltration TestField percolation test measuring water infiltration rate in a trial pit, used for soakaway and drainage design.
Abaad technician witnessing and recording a zone load and plate load test on a drilling site
Zone Load & Plate Load TestOn-site witnessing and reporting of zone load and plate load testing to assess soil bearing capacity ahead of foundation works.

Comprehensive Scope of Activities

Abaad provides accredited field and laboratory testing across four core disciplines, plus specialist destructive and non-destructive building investigation. Select a category below to view the full scope of tests.

Geotechnical Section

Soil investigation, foundation engineering & consultation

Soil Section

Field & laboratory soil mechanics testing

Steel & Concrete Section

Strength, durability & pull-out testing

Chemical Section

Chemical analysis of soil, water & concrete

Geotechnical Section

Geotechnical soil investigation, engineering recommendations for shallow & deep foundations, geotechnical consultation, and site-wide surveys.

  • Geotechnical Soil Investigation
  • Engineering Recommendations for Shallow & Deep Foundations
  • Geotechnical Consultation
  • Slope Stability Analysis
  • Building Material Testing
  • Land Geophysical Survey
  • Land Level & Topographic Survey
  • Soil Electrical Resistivity Testing
  • Field Falling Head Permeability
  • Soil Percolation Test (Septic Design)
Soil Section

Complete suite of field and laboratory soil mechanics testing to characterize bearing capacity, classification and compaction.

  • Maximum Dry Density (MDD)
  • Field Density Test (FDT)
  • California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
  • Uniaxial Compression Test (UCT)
  • Particle Size Distribution (PSD)
  • Field Plate Bearing Tests
  • Soil Classification
  • Direct Shear Test
  • Atterberg Limits (LL/PL/PI)
  • Soil Shrinkage Limits
Steel & Concrete Section

Strength, durability and integrity testing of concrete, masonry and paving elements, in the lab and on site.

  • Compressive Strength Testing (Cubes, Masonry Blocks, Paving Blocks, Concrete Cores)
  • Concrete Temperature Monitoring
  • Pull-out Tests (Plaster, Rebar, Paint, Anchor Bolts)
  • Concrete Durability Tests (Rapid Chloride Permeability, Water Absorption, Initial Surface Absorption Test)
  • Concrete Water Permeability
Chemical Section

Chemical determination of aggressive salts and compounds affecting soil, water, concrete and plaster durability.

  • Sulphate & Chloride Ion Determination (Soil, Water, Concrete, Plaster)
  • Weathering Severity / Carbonation Testing
  • Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
  • pH Value Determination

Building Investigation

Destructive & Non-Destructive Testing (DT & NDT)

For structural assessments, condition surveys and forensic investigations, Abaad applies internationally recognized destructive and non-destructive test methods.

TestStandard
Visual Examination (Crack Depth & Width Mapping)N/A
Compressive Strength Testing using Concrete CoresBS EN 12504-1:2019
Depth of Carbonation of Concrete CoresCSTR 26
Schmidt Hammer TestBS EN 12504-2:2012
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Survey TestsBS EN 12504-4:2004
Half-Cell Potential SurveyASTM C876
Concrete Dust SamplingBS 1881 Part 124
Chloride Content (Cl) TestingBS 1881 Part 124 Clause 10.2:1988
Sulphate Content (SO3) TestingBS 1881 Part 124 Clause 10.3:1988
Breaking of Concrete & Exposing/Assessment of Steel with PhotographsN/A
Rebar and GPR ScanningN/A
Crack Width and Depth MeasurementN/A
Load TestACI 318 – Part 6 – Chapter 20 318M/318

In the Field & Lab

NDT & DT Tests

Abaad technician performing a half-cell potential test on a concrete column
Half-Cell Potential TestElectrochemical potential survey assessing the corrosion risk of reinforcing steel within concrete.
Abaad technician measuring concrete crack width on site
Concrete Crack Width MeasurementDetailed on-site measurement of crack width and depth to assess the condition and structural significance of concrete cracking.
Abaad technician measuring protective coating dry film thickness
Protective Coating Thickness TestDry film thickness verification of protective coating applied to concrete, confirming compliance with specified application rates.
Abaad technician performing an in-situ rebound hammer test on a concrete column
In-Situ Rebound Hammer TestRebound hammer survey assessing surface hardness and relative compressive strength of an in-situ concrete column.
Abaad technicians performing a reinforcement steel pull-out test on a rebar cage
Reinforcement Steel Pull-Out TestOn-site pull-out test assessing the anchorage and bond performance of reinforcement steel embedded in concrete.
Abaad technician performing concrete core drilling for sample extraction
Concrete Core DrillingOn-site concrete core drilling for sample extraction ahead of laboratory compressive strength testing.
Abaad technician performing a concrete resistivity test on a column
Concrete Resistivity TestSurface electrical resistivity assessment used to evaluate concrete quality and the corrosion risk of embedded reinforcement.
Abaad technician performing GPR scanning on a concrete wall with a calibration grid
GPR ScanningGround Penetrating Radar survey mapping embedded reinforcement and objects within concrete elements.
Abaad technicians performing a GPR scanning survey with a tablet reader on a concrete slab
GPR ScanningOn-site Ground Penetrating Radar survey detecting reinforcement layout and embedded objects in a concrete slab.
Abaad technician performing an anchor bolt pull-out test on a structural steel connection
Anchor Bolt Pull-Out TestOn-site pull-out test verifying the load capacity of structural anchor bolts installed in concrete.
Abaad technician performing a rebar cover scanning test on a concrete column
Rebar Cover Scanning TestElectromagnetic cover meter survey confirming concrete cover depth and reinforcement location.

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