T H E N E X T G E N E R A T I O N O F T E S T I N G

ADVANCED GEOTECHNICAL LABORATORY

fast and high quality testing data for construction and site
investigation projects
 Introduction

SOILTECHNICS SDN BHD

( formerly known as Geosoil Engineering )

Company Registration number : 1300478-V

13-A-1 & 13-A-2, Jalan LGSB 1/3

Pusat Komersial LGSB,

47000 Sungai Buloh

Selangor Darul Ehsan

Tel : 03-6150 7153

Email : soiltechnics3@gmail.com

www.soiltechnics.com.my
 C O N T E N T S

• Who we are
Page 1 • Our people

• Vision & Mission

Pge 2 • Knowledge & Experiences

• The Laboratory
Page 3 • List of Laboratory Testing Services

• Our Advantage
Page 4-5 • The EMS Technology

• Advance Test In Plan

Page 6

• Project List
Page 7-8

• Laboratory photos
Page 9-12
 W H O W E A R E ?

We are a group of professionals that are passionate about geotechnical testing and the development
of science and technology around it. Our story began in 1999 with the formation of Geosoil
Engineering by the late Founder Mr. Balakrishnan to provide geotechnical testing services for the
growing construction industry. The company grew with the continuous support of our clients and with
our laboratory expansion strategies, we have grown to become one of the well-known geotechnical
laboratory in Malaysia. We are now known as Soiltechnics and are better positioned with new unique
identification.

Geosoil Engineering Geosoil Engineering Geosoil Engineering Soiltechnics Sdn.

2020
1999

2005

2012
started as a soil Sdn Bhd Sdn Bhd Bhd.
testing laboratory expansion to Initiated Research & Rebranded.
based in Kuala geomechanics Development Advanced modern
Lumpur testing. geomechanics
laboratory

O U R P E O P L E

CIVIL ENGINEERING NESAKUMAR QUALITY & BUSINESS KALAI ARASU

HEAD / TECHNICAL Bsc Civil, UTM DEVELOPMENT Bsc Computer, UTAR
MANAGER MANAGER
Over 20 of years Over 10 years
experience in experience in managing
geotechnical laboratory and developing
testing related to site geotechnical laboratory.
investigation. Lead the R&D efforts to
Supervised testing for diversify the company
large scale portfolio to a geo-
infrastructure projects technological service
such as Mengkuang and product provider.
Dam and Jambatan
Temburong Brunei.
LABORATORY CHRIS NATHAN
MANAGER Mr.
Over 25 years Balakrishnan
experience in soil and pictured on
materials testing the left
laboratory. Extensive when he
knowledge and was working
experience in soil at Treego in
properties and the 1980s.
reporting. Beside him
is one of the
early
generation
of
equipment for triaxial testing.

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 V I S I O N

& M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T

vision mission
•To become a reputable and reliable geotechnical • We are commited to provide testing solution
testing firm. that meet new demands and challenges while
•We emphasize on quality service above maintaining competitive prices
customer expectations •Diversify the group's capability with continued
•To contribute to the development of investment in human capital , assets and R&D
geotechnical and construction industry efforts.

K N O W L E D G E
A N D
E X P E R I E N C E

Soiltechnics combined experience of over 60 years enabling us to deliver rich experience of working
with us. No problems are too big for us and we are always available to provide consultation in regards
to your projects. Research and development is deeply rooted in our company. Over several years, R&D
activities has improved our procedures in testing and sample preparation and continuously helping
the company to improve services. In very recent time, we have built several prototypes of automated
systems to enhance our testing capability both in laboratory and field testing. Having solid
fundamentals in mechanical characteristics of soil coupled with mechanical science and engineering
capability, we are utilizing the latest available technology to build new systems to cater for the needs
of industry within the context of available standards as well as new emerging methods in research
level.

PROJECTS TRIAXIAL ROCK PERMEABILITY CONSOLIDATION

SAMPLES SAMPLES SAMPLES SAMPLES
+10,000 +27,000 +30,000 +1,000 +36,000

G E O T E C H N I C A L T E S T I N G I S O U R P A S S I O N C E

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 T H E L A B O R A T O R Y

Soiltechnics laboratory is equipped with equipment to perform all types of geotechnical testing that
is required in any site investigation project from basic to advanced test. This makes us the one-stop
solution and our ability to complete any project in
time for our clients, because we control all testing
under one roof. Our technical staff are well
trained and are experienced to perform multiple
testing, most of our staff has been in the industry
for more than 10 years.

L i s t o f T e s t i n g S e r v i c e s
– L A B O R A T O R Y -

Description / Test TEST METHOD Description / Test TEST METHOD

REFERENCE REFERENCE

1.0 Classification Test BS 1377 : 1990 8.0 Direct Shear Test

1.1 Natural Moisture Content Part 2, Method 3.2 8.1 Consolidated Drained Shear Part 7, Method 4
1.2 Bulk Density Part 2, Method 7.2 8.2 Multireversal Shear Part 7, Method 4.5
1.3 Specific Gravity Part 2, Method 8.3 9.0 Permeability
1.4 Atterberg Limit-1 Point Part 2, Method 4 9.1 Constant Permeability Test in Triaxial cell Part 6, Method 6
1.5 Atterberg Limit-4 Point Part 2, Method 6.5 9.2 Constant Permeability Test in Permeable cell Part 6, Method 6
1.6 Linear Shrinkage Part 2, Method 6.5 9.3 Falling Head Permeability Part 6, Method 6
1.7 Coarse Grained Analysis-Sieving Part 2, Method 9.2
1.8 Fine Grained Analysis-Hydrometer Part 2, Method 9.5 10.0 Consolidation/Settlement
2.0 Chemical Test 10.1 One- Dimensional Consolidation Test Part 5, Method 3
2.1 pH Value Part 3, Method 9 10.2 Collapse Potential Part 5, Method 3
2.2 Sulphate Content Part 3, Method 5 10.3 Swelling pressure measurement of swelling Part 5, Method 4
2.3 Organic Content Part 3, Method 3 10.4 Shrink Swell Test
2.4 Chloride Content Part 3, Method 7 11.0 Compaction
2.5 Sulphite content APHA 11.1 Compaction Test Part 4, Method 3.3
2.6 Total Dissolved Solids Part 3, Method 8 11.3 Vibrating Hammer Part 4, Method 3.7
2.7 Total Suspended Solids APHA 11.4 California Bearing Ratio Test(C.B.R.) Part 4, Method 7.2
2.8 Salinity Test 14.0 Rock
2.9 Loss on Ignition Part 3, Method 4 14.1 Compressive Strength of Rock ASTM D2938
3.0 Unconfined Compression Test (UCT) Part 8, Method 7 14.2 Point Load Test ASTM D5371
4.0 Triaxial-Unconsolidated Undrained Part 8, Method 7 14.3 Young’s Modulus & Poisson’s Ratio ASTM D3148
(UU)
6.0 Triaxial-Consolidated Undrained (CIU) Part 8, Method 7
7.0 Triaxial-Consolidated Drained (CID) Part 8, Method 7

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 O U R A D V A N T A G E

We are capable in providing fast, high quality testing with our key innovation, the Electro-Mechanical-
Servo System (EMS). The EMS is a result of our continuous R&D and commitment to improve our
services. The mechanical components designed specifically for geomechanical test combined with
state of the art electronics and instrument to provide both Stress and Strain Control in a single unit.
This allows any type of basic test or simulation to be applied on specimens for advance test or
research. We are making advance soil testing simple.

T H E “ E M S ” T E C H N O L O G Y

Our Laboratory Advantages using EMS Tech

compared to traditional laboratories;

- Unmatched Accuracy
- Uninterrupted testing, machines
running 24/7
- Remote monitoring and process
control
- Modular; Reconfiguration to meet
testing capacity needs
- Possibility of Full Automation to
reduce testing time
- Advance Test Introduction and
Machine Learning

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 The EMS load frames pictured on the left are
configured to perform 1D consolidation test. The
system can apply pressures up to 6400 kPa
without use of dead weight. The system also
overcomes the settlement limit especially for soft
soils using the front loading type of traditional
oedometers. The system can be monitored and
loading stages can be controlled remotely.

The EMS load frame on the right is configured to

perform Uniaxial Compression Test and
Unconsolidated Undrained test for soil specimen
completely automatic. The stress vs strain are
plotted on the touch screen and the test results
are automatically recorded. The confining
pressure is applied by an EMS system eliminating
the problems with traditional air compressor
based system.

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ADVANCE TEST INTRODUCTION
IN PIPELINE

1. CRS CONSOLIDATION
(ASTM D4186 aimed at reducing test duration
significantly for consolidation of soil)

2. RAPID CONSOLIDATION
(BS1377, utilising computer controlled system, aimed at
reducing test duration for settlement consolidation of
soil)

3. RING SHEAR
(Determination of residual strength of soil by infinite
shear displacement in a single direction)

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 O U R P A S T E X P E R I E N C E S
F R O M G E O S O I L E N G I N E E R I N G

YEAR PROJECT
2008 Penang Second Bridge Project (Full package)

2009 MRT from Sg Buloh to Kajang

2011 Kelana Jaya Line Extension Project

2012 Refinery and petrochemical for Petroliam Nasional

Berhad

2013 Service apartment at Iskandar Johor

2014 Legasi Residen Kampong Bharu, Jalan Raja Alang, K.L

Manjung Power Plant Perak
2015 Centralized Sewage Treatment Plant for Langat

2016 Duta Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE) Phase 3, KL

2019 Pelan Kerja Tanah Untuk Tebus Guna Tanah Laut Bagi
Cadangan Pembangunan Bercampur Di Atas Plot A, Plot
B Dan Plot C Di Kawasan Kelibang, Mukim Kuah, Daerah
Langkawi, Kedah

S.I Works For Project 29.916 Mwa-c Phutovoltaic Power

Generation Facilities Project In Gebeng Industrial Park,
Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

S.I Works For Proposed Construction Of Highway From

Batang Saribas Bridge (At Kuala Saribas) To Roban
Interchange (At Pan Borneo Highway), Betong Division
(Package A).

2020 Penang Airport Extension (Loading and Unloading CIU

test)

Cadangan Pembinaan Kemudahan Rawatan Enapcemar

Untuk Lra Simpang Penggam Dan Lra Sembrong Timur Di
Daerah Leluang, Lra Bulat Hampar Dan Lra Kg.Tengah 1
& 2 Di Daerah Segamat Dan Lra Gunung Ledang Di
Daerah Muar, Johor.

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 O U R P A S T E X P E R I E N C E S
F R O M G E O S O I L E N G I N E E R I N G

Kelantan Airport Extension

Kerja-kerja Penyiasatan Tapak Dan Pengajian Makmal

Bagi Projek Menaiktaraf Jalan Kg Nara - Kg Merkang,
Pasir Puteh Kelatan.

Soil Investigation Works For Engineering Consultancy

Services And Professional Fees To Design Structure For
Strengthening The Riverbank Along The Canal Intake
Bukit Toh Allang Water Treatment Plan
Kerja-kerja Penyiasatan Tanah Dan Ujian Makmal Bagi
Projek Pembinaan Kuarters Akademi Koreksional (Akm)
Langkawi, Keda

Soil Investigation For Engineering Assesment Of

Settlement Problems At 348.Mw Connaught Bridge
Power Station, Klang, Selangor.

Kerja-kerja Penyiasatan Tanah Dan Ujian Makmal Bagi

Projek Pembinaan Kuarters Akademi Koreksional (Akm)
Langkawi, Keda

Soil Investigation For Engineering Assesment Of

Settlement Problems At 348.Mw Connaught Bridge
Power Station, Klang, Selangor.

Projek Menaiktaraf Kemudahan Infrastruktur Landasan

Keretapi Berkembar Di Lembah Kelang Fasa 2 Dari
Kajang Ke Seremban (KVDT Rehabilitation Project Phase
2)

2021 Dam Rehabilitation Project,

Dam Extension, Sungai Johor

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S A M P L E E X T R U S I O N , T R I M M I N G
A N D S P E C I M E N P R E P A R A T I O N S

S A M P L E E X T R U S I O N , T R I M M I N G
A N D S P E C I M E N P R E P A R A T I O N S

Precision cutting

technology

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C O M P A C T I O N A N D C B R T E S T F O R
E A R T H W O R K Q U A L I T Y C O N T R O L

Automatic Soil
Compactor for
consistency of
compacting effort

S O I L C L A S S I F I C A T I O N T E S T

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S O I L C L A S S I F I C A T I O N T E S T

R O C K C O M P R E S S I V E
S T R E N G T H A N D P O I N T L O A D
I N D E X

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 Y O U N G ’ S M O D U L U S &
P O I S S O N ’ S R A T I O

T R I A X I A L C O M P R E S S I O N A N D
P E R M E A B I L I T Y T E S T I N G U S I N G
C O M P U T E R C O N T R O L L E D S Y S T E M

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 SOILTECHNICS SDN BHD
(1300478-V)

13-A-1 & 13-A-2, Jalan LGSB 1/3 Pusat Komersial LGSB,

47000 Sungai Buloh Selangor Darul Ehsan

Tel : 03-6150 7153

Email: soiltechnics3@gmail.com