Soil Mechanics Engineering and Structural Foundation Securing for Sovereign Complexes and Major Medical Facilities.
Project Portfolio of Geotechnical Investigations, Soil Mechanics, and Materials Testing
This page showcases the proven, digital strategic record of Al Marsad Al Makani in the fields of geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, and advanced materials testing. This suite of high-profile projects was executed for top-tier government and sovereign sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Health. This portfolio reflects our competence in providing first-line defense solutions to ensure the safety and sustainability of vital structures, security complexes, and major medical facilities across various regions of the Kingdom (Riyadh, Eastern Province, and Medina).
Our office's applied methodology in these projects relied on executing rigorous field and laboratory strategic investigations. This began with core drilling and deep borehole extraction, immediate in-situ field testing, chemical and analytical screening of soil and rock samples in certified laboratories, and extended to seismic hazard site assessment (Seismic Scale) and cavity detection. This allows for the issuance of definitive foundation engineering recommendations that guarantee the stability of heavy concrete and steel structures in accordance with the Saudi Building Code (SBC) and international standards.
Soil Mechanics Engineering and Structural Foundation Securing for Sovereign Complexes and Major Medical Facilities.
Geotechnical Investigation Project for the Public Security Operations Project (IPSO) - Dammam
- Main Owner / ClientMinistry of Interior (MOI) - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Lead ConsultantArchen Engineering Consultants.
- Project DescriptionExecuting comprehensive soil mechanics and geotechnical investigation works for the first phase of the General Security Operations Complex project in the Eastern Province, aiming to determine soil bearing capacity and secure structural foundations for the security system.
Soil Mechanics Engineering and Structural Foundation Securing for Sovereign Complexes and Major Medical Facilities.
Geotechnical Investigation Project for the Public Security Operations Project (IPSO) - Medina
- Main Owner / ClientMinistry of Interior (MOI) - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Lead ConsultantArchen Engineering Consultants.
- Project DescriptionPreparing the field and laboratory geotechnical report for the General Security Operations Complex site in Medina, focusing on studying the geological, rocky, and volcanic nature of the area and ensuring the structural foundation safety of the buildings.
Soil Mechanics Engineering and Structural Foundation Securing for Sovereign Complexes and Major Medical Facilities.
Geotechnical Investigation Project for the Public Security Operations Project (IPSO) - Salboukh
- Main Owner / ClientMinistry of Interior (MOI).
- Lead ConsultantArchen Engineering Consultants.
- Project DescriptionExecuting specialized core drilling and geotechnical testing for the General Operations Complex site of the Ministry of Interior in the Salboukh area (North of Riyadh) to evaluate soil suitability for heavy structural loads and secure the foundations of the sensitive facilities.
Soil Mechanics Engineering and Structural Foundation Securing for Sovereign Complexes and Major Medical Facilities.
Soil Mechanics Studies and Soil Testing Project for King Saud Medical City in Riyadh
- Main Owner / ClientMinistry of Health (MOH).
- Lead ConsultantDar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners).
- Project DescriptionA specialized project to conduct geotechnical testing, core drilling, and underground cavity detection (Cavities) within the soil of the King Saud Medical City site in Riyadh, ensuring the structural safety of existing buildings and supporting engineering decisions for expansions and new modern operational facilities.
Soil Mechanics Engineering and Structural Foundation Securing for Sovereign Complexes and Major Medical Facilities.
Geotechnical Investigation Report for Strategic Site 326/3 - Model 74 Salboukh
- Main Owner / ClientMinistry of Interior (MOI).
- Consulting AllianceGesbau 2ACE in alliance with ITAL Consult.
- Project DescriptionPreparing an integrated geotechnical and engineering report to inspect and study the soil of Strategic Site 326/3 (Model 74) in the Salboukh area, Riyadh, to determine soil profile classifications, calculate allowable bearing capacity, and design secure reinforced concrete foundations for the facility.
Al Marsad Al Makani, through its field geology teams and advanced laboratories, delivers highly accurate engineering outputs. We seamlessly link field survey results with computer-aided modeling. This heavily contributes to mitigating structural risks, optimizing foundation costs by accurately defining the optimal foundation type and depth (Foundation Depth), and securing strategic installations against settlement hazards or sudden seismic impacts.
Technical & Specialized Services Provided in These Projects
- Borehole Drilling & SamplingExecuting automated drilling operations to extract disturbed and undisturbed soil and rock core samples (Disturbed & Undisturbed Samples) from various depths to monitor subsurface strata sequences.
- In-Situ Testing & SPTConducting Standard Penetration Tests (SPT) and field testing to measure rock quality indices (TCR & RQD) and determine the immediate mechanical properties of the site soil.
- Cavity DetectionComprehensive geophysical and geotechnical surveying to detect voids and underground cavities that may impact the structural safety of vital facility foundations.
- Seismic Scale & Hazard AssessmentDetermining dynamic parameters and soil site classification for each project location to design earthquake-resistant structures.
- Laboratory TestingConducting grain size analysis, Atterberg limits, and chemical testing on soil and groundwater to protect them from aggressive sulfates and harmful salts.
- Geotechnical RecommendationsIssuing comprehensive, detailed engineering reports including site plan maps, optimal foundation depths, allowable bearing capacity calculations, and foundation types approved for construction.
