OFFSHORE LABORATORY

Geoquip Marine Offshore Laboratory Samples

REAL-TIME ENGINEERING FIELDWORK

As part of your geotechnical site investigation program, Geoquip Marine provides an offshore laboratory, that supports engineering analysis conducted during field operations, giving you real-time information.

Our containerised laboratories installed on our vessels allow technicians and geotechnical engineers to immediately determine soil classification and strength parameters for use in:

  • engineering and pile design;
  • jack-up spudcan penetration analyses;
  • pipeline route assessments;
  • dredging applications;

all conducted offshore during fieldwork operations.

Geoquip Marine Offshore Laboratory Operations

ON-BOARD TEST EQUIPMENT

Geoquip Marine Offshore Laboratory Equipment

Our offshore laboratories are equipped with the necessary tools to conduct standard soil and rock tests, including:

  • Triaxial test apparatus.
  • Miniature laboratory vane.
  • Hydraulic extruder.
  • Two soil drying ovens.
  • Torvanes.
  • Pocket penetrometers.
  • Point load test machine.
  • Soil lathe.
  • Sample digital camera.

SAMPLE TESTING CAPABILITIES

In the soils laboratory, routine sample handling, photography, classification and storage are performed in addition to the following test types:

  • Geotechnical visual/field description to BS or ASTM Standard.
  • Unconsolidated undrained triaxial tests; undisturbed and remoulded results.
  • Water content.
  • Bulk and dry density.
  • Qualitative carbonate content.
  • IS50 measurement.
  • Subsampling and conditioning for further onshore testing.

SAMPLE STORAGE

Samples recovered from the sub-seabed are stored in a temperature-controlled environment prior to shipment to an onshore laboratory where further analysis is conducted.

TALK TO US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT.

We can tailor a laboratory testing regime on soil and rock samples for your offshore geotechnical site investigation, so you can receive real-time analysis and results.

Contact one of our regional offices near you, today.